Kayaking Tomales Bay

Trip Description: Experience one the premier paddling destinations in California on this guided kayak tour. Wildlife abounds in this spectacular setting. Colorful sea stars slide beneath your kayak as majestic Thule Elk roam the hillsides. One of the largest protected bay and coastal areas in California, this kayaker's paradise is a short distance from San Francisco and the Bay Area. Launching from Nick's Cove, we will paddle in stable double sea kayaks, past Hog Island, to the White Cliffs of Tomales Bay, a unique geological formation similar to the White Cliffs of Dover. We will then stop for lunch on a pristine beach, accessible only by small watercraft. This kayak trip is appropriate for beginner and intermediate paddlers in good physical condition.

Wear synthetic, wool, or silk clothing (swimsuit, shirt, shorts, jacket, & warm cap) rather than cotton

Water

Food (sandwich, fruit, energy bars)

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Sun Hat

Eyeglasses / Sunglasses keeper straps

Booties, water shoes, or sport sandals

Towel

A change of clothes

Consider bringing a tip for your instructor / guide for exceptional service

Level: Beginner and/or Intermediate paddlers.

Time: Call for start & end time

From San Francisco: Take 101 North to Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Head West until you reach Highway 1. Head North on 1. Nicks cove is about 10 miles North of Point Reyes Station. Turn Left into Nicks and meet near the beach at the Northern end of the parking lot. There is a $5 parking fee. There is no drinking water available at the launch site, so make sure to fill up beforehand. Outhouses are available.