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Highlights
- Explore the Sausalito or Alameda waterfront in a kayak
- Use teamwork to maneuver 2-person kayaks
- Learn about the natural and cultural history
- Bond over a memorable adventure
- Celebrate your accomplishments with an adventure
Scenic Sausalito or Scenic Alameda Kayak Tour | 2 hours | $60/person (special Mon-Fri pricing)
Our most popular group tour for youth/school groups. The tour includes a half-hour orientation to teach students the basics of safety and kayak use. We’ll view the local wildlife, including harbor seals and waterfowl, and learn the history of the nearby communities. We can accommodate a minimum group of six to a maximum group of 120 (for groups over 40, please call for details).
We also offer several other trip options (for ages 14 & up): nighttime tours, excursions to Angel Island or the Golden Gate Bridge, as well as stand-up paddle tours. Check out our Trips page for more info or ask about the available options when you call us.
Making Reservations
Reservations are made by contacting Sea Trek Monday through Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm at 415.332.8494. We require a 25% non-refundable deposit. Final payment is due seven days prior to the event. Sea Trek will send a confirmation email, including a link to manage your reservation so parents can sign online waivers for their children. We’ll also send a clothing list, directions to our Sausalito location at the Bay Model, and details on where to park.
*Many of our youth group leaders have asked us about tipping guidelines and generally request that tips are included in the price. Typically, they round up the per person cost to $65 with $5 of that going to the guides (evenly distributed) running the trip.
EXCURSION FAQ
Why kayaking?
Kayaking is a means to explore and enjoy the outdoors on an intimate level. There’s a surprising amount of wildlife to be seen on the Bay. Kayaking also provides great exercise, gentle or energetic, at your own pace.
Is kayaking difficult?
Kayaking is highly accessible. Our friendly, supportive staff will teach you the simple, necessary skills you need in order to enjoy your time on the water.
Will I get wet?
There is often a certain amount of splash-and-drip associated with kayaking, but we provide water-repellent jackets to keep you as dry as possible. Our guides do their best to keep you comfortable.
What about capsizing the kayak?
Capsizes are extremely rare. All of our trips take place in stable, two-person kayaks (larger and steadier than river kayaks). The popular image of kayaks bobbing through rapids and flipping upside-down is common to river kayaking, but not here in the protected waters along the Sausalito shoreline.
Is it strenuous?
Only if you so choose. Kayaks glide easily with little physical effort. Sea Trek trips are designed for all experience levels, and so participants don’t overexert themselves; travel is at a leisurely pace.
Will I be safe?
Yes! For precautionary purposes, all our clients wear a life jacket (personal floatation device, or PFD). All group trips are accompanied by guides. Sea Trek has an unblemished safety record.
Will I need any special gear or equipment?
No. Sea Trek provides all the gear you need to keep comfortable, warm, and dry. We provide a list of clothing suggestions.
What’s the best time of year to paddle?
Luckily, Richardson Bay provides year-round paddling enjoyment. Whether it’s during the warm spring and summer months or during the calm stillness of fall and winter, our corner of the Bay allows for consistent wildlife viewing and fun paddling opportunities. Our staff monitors the weather constantly and will keep your group updated prior to the trip of any conditions that could impact your trip. We’ll provide a week’s notice if it appears weather will cause cancellations.
Is parking available?
Yes, and it’s free! There is a large parking lot we share with the Bay Model Visitor Center and US Army Corps of Engineers. Room for buses is available.
Bay Model, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
Follow Bay Model signs, and park in Bay Model lot.
Our Guides
Sea Trek’s guides are trained professionals who are there to keep your group safe and make sure everyone stays together. They also know a great deal about the local marine life as well as the cultural history of the area, and they will do what they can to make the experience as educational for the kids as possible. We provide one guide for every eight people on the water.
At Sea Trek, we can create a custom youth trip that will fit your needs and budget. Pick a date and time that works best for your group, then contact us to set it up. We can go over your plan and help you come up with a trip that works for your group.
Call (415) 332-8494 or e-mail paddle@seatrek.com to plan your custom trip today!
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.
JOIN THE ADVENTURE
Contact Us Today!
Call (415) 332-8494 or e-mail paddle@seatrek.com to plan your custom trip today!
Ages 9 years old and up. Please call for questions about kids under 9 years old.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us.+
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READ SOME OF OUR REVIEWS
kayak rental
Friendly hepful staff. Excellent paddling equipment! Beautiful / scenic location with lots of wildlife to observe. Very relaxing escape from the hustle, bustle and stress of an urban environment.
Michael Arent
kayak coasts & islands & whale watching – skiff supported
Excellent food, excellent guides, excellent experience, excellent gear, excellent camping, excellent snorkeling, excellent camaraderie -- everything was wonderful! I had a great time! I feel like a new person! The whale watching was great, we also saw dolphins, pelicans and a variety of other animals. I highly recommend Sea Trek Baja trips for solo, couples and families -- you will be thrilled that you did it.
hhlleeo23
kayak coasts & islands – expedition style
Sea Trek makes you feel welcomed and cared for as soon as you arrive in Loretto. Actually, as soon as you call them months in advance to ask about trip details. The kayaking is beautiful, the sea life swimming beside and below you - whales, dolphins, eels.... The food fresh and tasty, changing each day. An incredible, experience; easy to make the trip what you want... adventurous or relaxing, you choose... they make it happen.
Gringa D
kayak rental
Repeat customer here. Book online ahead of time, and it’s a breeze to check in and get out in the water. We have used single and double kayaks (not the traditional kind) with adults and tweens / teens.
Kate Knick Rabbe
kayak coasts & islands – expedition style
The guides were amazing; the scenery breathtaking; the food outstanding. Can't say enough good things - I HIGHLY recommend it!!
Suzy W
kayak rental
Fantastic company to rent from and great day kayaking! I have rented several times from Seatrek and every time has been so easy and hassle free. Today I took my dog for the first time and everyone was wonderful and helpful making it a perfect day on the water for us. If you are looking for a great single, couple, or group/family outing I highly recommend renting from seatrek.
Stacey Rader
kayak coasts & islands & whale watching – skiff supported
Seatrek provided a memorable experience! Joey Heusler, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable about whales and with the Seatrek staff, took us to Magdalena Bay, where we had two trips out to see the Gray whales with their calves, and then on to the Sea of Cortez for a four day kayaking and camping trip on the islands. We saw eight Blue Whales, including one passing right by our island camp! A first time for most of us. The food prepared by the staff was wonderful and everything was done for our safety and comfort. Could not recommend this trip more highly!
RudiDundas
kayak rentals
If you're staying in Sausalito or are looking for a great spot to get on the water during your stay in San Francisco this is a great spot! You're able to complete the waiver on line ahead of time (or as a group we were able to) and the safety speech was quick but thorough! We saw seals and a variety of birds and enjoyed being able to explore on our own. You're able to choose between kayaking and stand up paddle boards and the equipment is in good shape.
Dorian Yablin
kayak coasts & islands & whale watching – expedition style
Our kayaking camping trip from Loreto Mexico was an amazing nature experience. Sea Trek did a great job with answering all the pre-trip questions from my wife and I. The trip itself from Loreto to the islands of Danzante and Carmen was rich in marine and bird life and seeing the blue whales (again and again!) was life altering. The guides were truly experts and a pleasure to be with whether in the water or on a day hike. The meals were yummy, often including a fresh catch of the day. And then there is that celestial night sky…..We want to go back!
Curiosity60282304734
kayak coasts & islands – skiff supported
This was my 3rd trip with Sea Trek in Baja. My wife and I have gone twice and I went once by myself. I love this place. Beautiful water, desert mountains, cool wildlife and it is in Mexico, a warm and charming culture. Steve, the Baja Big Cheese, has a knack for picking awesome staff. These are the kind of people I wish I had here at home to hang out with. My only complaint is that the trip is too short.
Mark S
kayak rental
Great experience! Staff were friendly, and we had a smooth, fun time kayaking. We especially liked kayaking around the house boats, which were cook to see. They recommend making reservations in advance, which was easy to do online.
Maya D.
kayak rental
Such an amazing experience!! Thank you to my two wonderful friends who showed me this place. Thank you to the staff for being helpful and giving us tip how to get on board on a kayak and what we can and can not do. If you are in the area, I recommend going to them! Can't wait to see you guys soon!
Stephanie S.
kayak coasts & islands & whale watching – expedition style
The Classic Island and Whale Watch tour was an incredible experience. The guides were pleasant, organized, knowledgeable, accommodating, and excellent chefs! Each individual in our group was asked what they were most interested in doing/seeing during the tour and our guides delivered. We have already recommended Sea Trek to friends and family.
Greg
kayak coasts & islands – expedition style
I did a sea trek meditation retreat in Baja this season. From the very start all communication was timely, friendly and organised. Once I arrived in Loreto they were very accommodating. The kayaks were good kayaks and the guides incomparable. Cannot recommend Sea Trek and Baja enough. Thank you for helping making this experience the trip of a life time for me.
Leeanne Ford
kayak & sup private custom trips
Words cannot express how wonderful this experience was. I went on the paddleboarding excursion with a friend in November. The weather was perfect! The paddling was amazing. The guides were helpful, knowledgeable professional and made sure that every camper got what they were expecting from the trip. We camped on the most beautiful beaches, snorkeled some beautiful spots, went fishing and diving and hiking. Such a full featured experience. I am changed forever. Can't wIt to go back and do it again!!! Worth every penny!!!!
Lisa W
kayak coasts & islands & whale watching – skiff supported
Three friends and I were dazzled by this group of professional, safety minded people. Advice is freely given by all and it is good advice. Amazing food - think fish caught and made into scrumptious meals like clams on the half shell and ceviche. Star gazing with stories about the constellations, going to sleep with the sounds of blue whales, jumping into the boats and racing to get in the middle of a school of dolphins who played in the wake. Kayak trips at different levels for those of us who are not as skilled but still want the adventure. It was all fabulous. I would recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys paddling, sleeping on the beach, and good company. As a group of over sixties, we felt well taken care of and safe. Keep up the good work, Sea Trek. You are a jewel.
Barbara Maher
kayak rentals
Went here for me recent birthday! Try to go when it's not windy! The first half was call. We went to the houseboats and to see the cute seals! Coming back, it got a little windy but it was definitely a great workout! We are in shape and used to rowing so it wasn't a big deal, just ask or look up weather conditions before reserving a time.
