Best Kayaking in California
We list 52 kayaking venues in California across 20 cities, with an average visitor rating of ★ 4.8/5 from 16,997 reviews. Every listing includes an address, phone, opening hours, customer reviews, and photos where available.
See also: All sports in California · Kayaking across the US · The 10 Best Kayaking Facilities in California for 2026
Equipment and amenities are common topics at top-rated spots. Bike and Kayak Tours is a canoe and kayak tour agency in La Jolla with a 4.6 rating. Everyday California Kayak, Surf & Snorkel also operates as a canoe and kayak tour agency in La Jolla. Visitors often mention the staff, crowds, and booking at this second agency. San Diego has 14 venues.
Kayaking by city in California
Top-rated Kayaking venues in California (ranked)
Ranked by review count weighted by rating.
Bike and Kayak Tours — La Jolla
2158 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States
Everyday California Kayak, Surf & Snorkel
2261 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States
La Jolla Kayak
2199 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States
Aqua Adventures Mission Bay Kayaks & Stand Up Paddleboards Rental & Sales
1548 Quivira Way #10, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
La Jolla Sea Cave Kayaks
2164 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States
Just Kayak – Paddle Board & Kayak Rentals
4090 Dawes St, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Kayak Connection
2370 CA-1, Moss Landing, CA 95039, United States
SD Adventures – Jet Ski Rental & Boat Rental San Diego
1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Kayaks On the Water
5411 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803, United States
Pro SUP Shop
4175 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, United States
Everyday California Huntington Beach
16910 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach, CA 90742, United States
West Coast Paddle Board Rentals
2592 Laning Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, United States
Sea Trek Kayak and SUP (Sausalito)
2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965, United States
SUP California – Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals
4090 Dawes St #5012, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Central Coast Kayaks
1879 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, United States
Southwind Kayak Center Rental Base
100 N Bayside Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, United States
Hike Bike Kayak Adventures
2222 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States
Dogpatch Paddle & Kayak
701 Illinois St A, San Francisco, CA 94107, United States
R&R Surf Rentals
606 Marina Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91910, United States
Mission Bay Aquatic Center
1001 Santa Clara Pl, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Kayak SUP Pedal Boat Rentals Redondo Beach
181 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, United States
Adventure Water Sports
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Dolphin Swimming & Boating Club
502 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Venture Quest Kayak
Municipal Wharf #2, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
City Kayak
40 Pier, San Francisco, CA 94107, United States
SUP Shack Santa Cruz
2214 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States
Paddle Method – SUP lessons, rentals, and tours
14110 Palawan Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, United States
Scuba San Diego
8008 Girard Ave #120, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States
Paddle Board San Diego
1242 Parker Pl, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
San Diego Kayak Rental
1617 Quivira Rd, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Marina del Rey Boat Rental
on the dock behind El Torito, 13717 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, United States
California Windsurfing
650 Shell Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, United States
Sun Down Kayaking Company
De Anza Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
LA River Kayak Safari
2825 Benedict St, Los Angeles, CA 90039, United States
Rocky Point Kayak, Paddle Board, Surfboard and Wetsuit Rentals
504 N Broadway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, United States
Hana Paddle Boards
5796 Chesebro Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, United States
OC Paddlesports
16862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach, CA 90742, United States
The Padyak Shack LLC
5714 Lake Rd, Merced, CA 95340, United States
Outback Adventures
44815 Industrial Dr, Fremont, CA 94538, United States
Stacked Adventures
Encinal Boat Ramp, 190 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, United States
Mission Bay Stand Up Paddle
1548 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
IMUA Outrigger Canoe Club
1 Whitecliffs Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, United States
Kilohana Outrigger Canoe Club
500 Discovery Pkwy, Redwood City, CA 94063, United States
Paddleboard Pacific Beach
4024 Fanuel St, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Kahakai Outrigger Canoe Club
5865 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803, United States
San Francisco Outrigger Canoe Club
1 Yacht Rd, San Francisco, CA 94123, United States
Paddle Board Rentals Long Beach
6272 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803, United States
San Diego Outrigger Canoe Club SDOCC
2211 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Golden State Outrigger Canoe Club
Martinez, CA 94553, United States
Kamali’i O Ke Kai Outrigger Canoe Club
Los Gatos, CA 95030, United States
Heʻe Nalu O Marin Outrigger Canoe Club
115 3rd St, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States
San Diego Dive & Kayak
2727 De Anza Rd, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Map of Kayaking venues in California
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Frequently asked questions about Kayaking in California
How many Kayaking facilities are listed in California?
We list 52 kayaking venues across 20 cities in California.
Which city in California has the most Kayaking venues?
Based on our directory, San Diego has the most kayaking venues (14).
How are the venues ranked?
Venues are ranked by a combination of average customer rating and total review count from Google. We do not accept paid placements for ranking position.
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