Bird Watching Tour
Search for Local and Migratory Birds along Sausalito’s Waterfront
ADVENTURE TYPE
Kayak
EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Level 1: No experience necessary
AGE MINIMUM
14
DESTINATION/LOCATION
Sausalito
Trip Dates
Seasonal trip during the winter months
Duration
3 hours | 10 am - 1pm
Cost
$80 for Sea Trek Members
$100
Highlights
- Expert kayak instruction for all levels
- Knowledgeable wildlife guides
- Beautiful waterfront scenery
- Birds, seals, and sea lions!
- Fun and safe experience
BIRDING FROM YOUR KAYAK!
We kick off this experience by gearing up properly and learning the basics of good kayak technique. After a brief safety talk, we head down to the dock where we launch in double or single sit-on-top kayaks. Depending on tides and conditions, the guides will propose a float plan that will provide the group with the best chances of seeing the most wildlife on that day. Winter is the most active bird watching season when hundreds of birds migrate through Richardson Bay. Whether you are brand new to kayaking and/or birdwatching or are very experienced, this is sure to be a great trip full of learning and connection with the wildlife of the Bay. Our guides will provide helpful tips for observing and identifying wildlife and we are sure to see a variety of local and migratory species out on the water. Join us!
The Bird Watching Tour half-day trip runs on February 11, 2023 and February 26, 2023. Book your reservation through this website or by calling (415) 332-8494.
Bay Model, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
Follow Bay Model signs, and park in Bay Model lot.
About your guides
COMING FROM THE NORTH ON HWY 101:
- Take Sausalito/Marin City exit. Sea Trek is roughly 1.7 miles.
- Go left under the freeway and right onto Bridgeway.
- Count seven signal lights (including the signal where you turn right onto Bridgeway).
- Turn left on Marinship Way. This is the first possible left after Harbor Drive and is opposite a 7-11 market and bus stop shelter.
- Go down the hill and continue straight. Follow Bay Model signs. Turn right between Bay Model warehouses. Drive towards the water and the Bay Model/Sea Trek parking lot is on the left. Parking is free.
COMING FROM THE SOUTH (Golden Gate Bridge) ON HWY 101:
- Take the Rodeo Drive exit off 101 (comes after Spencer Drive exit). From exit to Sea Trek is approx. 1.2 miles.
- At the first stop sign bear left onto Nevada Street.
- Nevada Street ends at Bridgeway. Turn right on Bridgeway and at the second signal light (just after Spring Street signal light) take a left at Marinship Way (opposite a 7-11 market and bus stop shelter).
- Go down the hill and continue straight. Follow Bay Model signs. Turn right between Bay Model warehouses. Drive towards the water and the Bay Model/Sea Trek parking lot is on the left. Parking is free.
Piero
Piero has been working on marine conservation, rehabilitation and research projects around the world since 2010. He loves the outdoors and welcomes any opportunity to explore as well as teach others about the natural world around them. He is originally from the NJ/NY area but, after working on the Farallon Islands as a marine biologist studying elephant seals in 2017-2018, the Bay Area continued to call out to him to discover more about the beautiful California coastline. Living in the Bay Area allows Piero to spend time on the water, kayaking alongside all of the magnificent creatures that call Richardson Bay home.
Darrow
Darrow has been educating and guiding people outdoors for over 15 years. He has led groups kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing, and birding from the mountains to ocean and everywhere in between. He is also the co-founder of The Bird School Project, an experiential bird education program working in schools in the Monterey Bay area. He’s taught thousands of people about birdwatching and natural history. Darrow has been with Sea Trek for five years and has supported Sea Trek Cares, our project to contribute funds to local nonprofits.
JOIN THE ADVENTURE
Ages 14 years old and up. Please call for questions about kids under 14 years old.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us.+