Families
One of the things that I most appreciate about my parents was their teaching me a love of nature and the outdoors at a young age. I have fond memories of loading up the Chevy station wagon and heading out before the sun was up on some new adventure.
Now one of my favorite activities is sharing my love of kayaking with other families. Kayaking enables people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the outdoors and view nature from a very intimate setting. We have a natural curiosity for new sights, sounds and textures. If we play outside where our curiosity is rewarded, we keep those warm experiences with us throughout our lifetimes.
We make it very easy for your family to come along on our 3-hour local tours. We provide stable tandem kayaks so the big folks can double up with the little folks. We also have comfortable life vests for all shapes and sizes as well as paddles that fit large and small hands. Our ACA certified instructors make sure that your experience is safe and comfortable and fun!!
3-hour Coronado Island Scenic Tour by Kayak
Here is an opportunity to view beautiful Coronado Island on San Diego Bay by kayak.
We'll meet at Glorietta Bay for an introductory paddling lesson and safety talk. Then we'll launch our kayaks for a guided tour of the bay traveling under the scenic Coronado Bay Bridge.
We'll paddle to the Ferry Landing pointing out various landmarks of the downtown skyline along the way. We typically get up close and personal to many shorebirds such as Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Willets and Spotted Sandpipers.
Delicious3-hour Green Sea Turtle Discovery Tour
We offer this tour during the winter November through March.
Join us for this wonderful nature tour in South San Diego Bay. We will visit the northernmost habitat of the Eastern Pacific Green Sea Turtle. We have the most sightings during the winter months when the sea turtles are feeding in the local eel grass beds.
This is also the time to see hundreds of migrating birds that travel through or to San Diego to escape the winter cold. We typically see Black Brant Geese, Canada Geese, Snow Geese and White Pelicans.
3-hour Pelican and Sea Lion Tour on Mission Bay
Join us for this fun and easy 3-hour paddle on Mission Bay. This kayaking tour is appropriate for all ages, 2 to 102. No previous kayaking or swimming experience is required.
After an introductory paddling lesson we will explore the bay in our quiet kayaks to discover the many varieties of birds that live here, including Brown Pelicans. We will paddle by the nesting site of the Great Blue Heron on our way to a favorite playground of the California Sea Lions.
3-hour Sea Lion Tour on San Diego Bay
Join us for this fun and exciting kayak tour on San Diego Bay.
We'll meet at Shelter Island for an introductory paddling lesson. Then we'll launch our kayaks for a beautiful tour of the bay traveling toward Point Loma.
Along the way we'll visit the bait barge where the local California Sea Lions hang out. We typically see many species of birds such as Brown Pelicans, Snowy Egrets, Double Crested Cormorants and Great Blue Herons.
Birding at Lake Murray, San Diego County
Join us for a day of exploring Lake Murray, located in Mission Trails Regional Park just east of San Diego.
We see more different species of birds here than on any of the other lakes. Ospreys, Peregrine Falcons, Great Blue Herons, and Night Herons, as well as a variety of Swans, Ducks and Geese all make their home here. We also see migrating birds such as White Pelicans and Canada Geese here in the winter. Bring your binoculars and see how many different species you can find.
Dog Paddle on Mission Bay
Bring your 4-legged pals along for some fun and exercise on this kayak excursion across Mission Bay. After a brief session to get the dogs comfortable in the kayaks, and a quick paddling lesson for the humans, we will launch our kayaks to explore the Bay. After about an hour we land at the Fiesta Island leash-free area for a romp and playtime. After about 30 minutes of on-land fun we paddle back to our launch site.
El Capitan Reservoir Nature Tour by Kayak
Join us for this great nature tour on one of San Diego’s largest lakes. Located in the rural hills east of Lakeside, the lake is known for its Wild Hogs that graze along the shoreline and Wild Turkeys that can be seen running through the tall grass.
It is a known nesting site for Spotted Sandpipers, Willow Flycatchers and Great Egrets. Bring your binoculars and see how many different species you can find.
Family Birthday Parties
What could be more fun than a Birthday Party out on the water?
We have such beautiful weather here in Southern California that we can kayak all year round.
Does Mom have a special birthday coming up? Show her she is young-at-heart by planning a kayak party.
Surprise that grandson with a unique birthday party with his friends out in kayaks.
Family Celebrations and Custom Events
What could be more fun than a family get-together out on the water?
We have such beautiful weather here in Southern California that we can kayak all year round. How about an innovative family reunion that includes a picnic and kayaking on a local lake or bay? Or surprise that graduate with a party of friends out in kayaks. Or does someone have a special birthday coming up?
Family Lessons
We make learning fun!
We offer small group lessons for your family so we can focus all our attention on your needs and abilities. It helps if every family member is already comfortable around the water.
Every family is different but all ages and abilities can learn to kayak. . . kids, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Heck, you could even plan a family reunion.
Full Moon Paddles on Mission Bay
Friday, May 8, 7-10pm
Sunday, June 7, 7-10pm
Tuesday, July 7, 7-10pm - this session is full
Thursday, August 6, 7-10pm
Friday, August 7, 7-10pm
Friday, September 4, 7-10pm
Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
This tour is a great introduction to kayaking as well as a scenic nighttime tour of one of San Diego's most beautiful playgrounds.
Thanksgiving on the Colorado River
Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving adventure on the water. We will spend four glorious days of paddling flat water on the lower Colorado River. Along the way we camp out, explore the wildlife refuge, and visit historic mines and cabins. Family Kayak Adventure Center will provide the holiday turkey and we each bring part of the holiday meal to share.
