Full Moon Kayak Tours and Moonlight Paddles

Gallinas Marsh Kayak Tour near China Camp State Park

A leisurely kayak tour of San Francisco bay wetlands and beyond

Come explore the marsh wetlands along the Gallinas Marsh in Marin County while taking in the views of the San Francisco Bay and China Camp State Park. We will paddle out in stable double sea kayaks while keeping our eyes open for seals and wetland birds.

Price:

$70

Location:

Buck's Launching, San Rafael

Time:

4 hours. Typically 10am-2pm, but may vary due to tides so please contact us for exact times.

Prerequisites:

No previous experience required.

What to Bring:

Wear synthetic clothing rather than cotton (swimsuit, shirt, shorts, lightweight pants, jacket)
Water
Snacks
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Sun hat and a warm cap
Retainer straps for glasses
Booties, water shoes, or sport sandals
Consider bringing a tip for your instructor / guide for exceptional service

Outback Adventures Provides:

Kayaks
Paddles
PFDs (lifejackets)
Spray skirts
Paddling Jackets (if necessary)
Wetsuits (if necessary)
Safety equipment
Experienced, friendly instructors / guides

Covid-19 Precautions

All participants will be screened for Covid-19 symptoms before participating.
Paddling partners must be from a single family or household unit.
We will have smaller than normal group sizes
We encourage participants to social distance themselves while maintaining a part of the group.
Masks must be worn on land and be accessible for occasional use on water when social distancing is not possible.
All equipment will be cleaned/disinfected in accordance to EPA guidance.
Accessory equipment may not be shared with others in the group.
If you have your own kayaking equipment mentioned in the above list (except a kayak), we encourage you to bring it. This equipment must be approved by our guides.
Except in cases of emergency, our guides may need to alter the way they assist participants to avoid close contact.
Please no congregating before or after the tour with others at the site who are outside of your single family or household unit.

Directions to Buck's Launching in San Rafael
Near China Camp State Park

Directions from San Francisco

Take Highway 101 North, and cross the Golden Gate Bridge and head towards San Rafael. Take the exit for N. San Pedro Road and head East. Continue on N. San Pedro Road. You will eventually come to a stop sign at Meadow Drive and you will see a 711 store on your right. Continue on N. San Pedro Road past the stop sign and East towards the Bay. At the top of the small hill just before continuing down towards the Bay, turn left for Buck's Launching. Follow the entrance signs for Outback Adventures. Please do not drive or park past the buildings on the left, but instead drive through the gated entrance on the right.

Directions from Santa Rosa

Take 101 South and take the exit for N. San Pedro Road. At the exit turn left which is the same direction for China Camp State Park and the Marin County Civic Center. Continue on N. San Pedro Road. You will eventually come to a stop sign at Meadow Drive and you will see a 711 store on your right. Continue on N. San Pedro Road past the stop sign and East towards the Bay. At the top of the small hill just before continuing down towards the Bay, turn left for Buck's Launching. Follow the entrance signs for Outback Adventures. Please do not drive or park past the buildings on the left, but instead drive through the gated entrance on the right.

Directions from Richmond

Take 580 West accross the Richmond / San Rafael Bridge towards San Rafael and merge onto 101N. Take the exit for N. San Pedro Road and head East. Continue on N. San Pedro Road. You will eventually come to a stop sign at Meadow Drive and you will see a 711 store on your right. Continue on N. San Pedro Road past the stop sign and East towards the Bay. At the top of the small hill just before continuing down towards the Bay, turn left for Buck's Launching. Follow the entrance signs for Outback Adventures. Please do not drive or park past the buildings on the left, but instead drive through the gated entrance on the right.