Discover Lake Tahoe’s premier paddle sports destination at Adrift Tahoe Kings Beach, California. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area while enjoying our top-quality paddle board, kayak, and canoe rentals. We also offer a curated selection of stand-up paddle boards available for purchase, along with a range of apparel, and essentials for your outdoor adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned water enthusiast or a first-time explorer, Adrift Tahoe provides everything you need to make the most of your Lake Tahoe experience. Visit our Kings Beach location today! Kings Beach, California

American River Rafting & White Water Rafting California Tours. River rafting on California’s best whitewater rivers. With over 25 years of running the highest quality rafting trips and river tours, Adventure Connection invites you to join us on one of our spectacular rafting adventures. We have whitewater rafting trips on the South Fork American, Middle Fork American, North Fork American, Tuolumne and Kaweah rivers. Our spacious, private base camp is situated right on the banks of the South Fork of the American River. Lotus, California

Shop now for great prices on quality kayaks, kayak gear, and kayak value packages. Over 2000 Kayaks & Paddleboards in Stock. Also offering Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals and Tours. Sacramento, Folsom, & Stockton, California

Adventures by the Sea is the premiere recreational company on the Monterey Peninsula. For over 25 years, Adventures by the Sea has been providing visitors and locals the opportunity to discover Monterey by land and by sea! We have five locations throughout the Monterey Peninsula and our shops offer the best locations to start your kayaking or biking adventures from because we are in the heart of the action! We offer kayak and bike rentals and tours, family bike (or surrey) rentals and standup paddle board rentals and lessons! Whatever your activity, we have the equipment for you! Come join us and let us get your adventure off to a great start! Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Pebble Beach, California

Professionally Guided Whitewater Rafting Trips, 10 Rivers, Mild to Wild Rapids, Scenic Canyons 1-Day & Multi-Day Options, Ages 5 & Up. All-Outdoors is the most recommended whitewater rafting outfitter in California. See for yourself. Walnut Creek, California

American River Recreation has the best American River rafting trips at the best prices, plus more good reasons to choose American River Recreation for your California river rafting vacation fun. Satisfaction guaranteed! Lotus, California

American Whitewater Expeditions is the premier whitewater rafting company in California on the American River. We offer fun, relaxing and thrilling whitewater rafting trips on the three Forks of the American River for individuals, families, friends, and groups of all sizes. With three different rivers and three levels of adventure to choose from, we can give anyone from ages 6 to 106 an experience that will last a lifetime. Placerville, California

We're simply the best, most complete paddlesports center in southern California! We offer retail sales, lessons, rentals, local tours and multi-day adventures plus a wealth of knowledge and experience. We're located right on the water on beautiful Mission Bay which makes renting a kayak or paddleboard a dream! From kayaks, stand up paddle boards, hydro bikes, surfskis and canoes, we offer retail sales, rentals, lessons and host tours and events. Our staff offers a wealth of knowledge and experience. We’re located right on the water on beautiful Mission Bay which makes renting a kayak or paddle board a dream! Whether you’re just trying out kayaking or stand up paddle boarding for the first time, or you're a discerning pro, we’ve got something to offer you! San Diego, California

Aquan Sports is the largest water sports store in northern California, centrally located in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a retail showroom on the Peninsula, in San Carlos and a boat house in San Mateo, Aquan is your one stop shop for water sports equipment, classes, rentals and repairs. Quite simply, we have the products and services necessary to get you on, in and under the water. With 70% of the world's surface covered in water, we just have one question…What are you waiting for? Our Boat House in San Mateo offers the perfect venue to take a class, rent a kayak, play, kayak for fitness, practice paddling and rescue skills and to have fun! San Carlos, California

Whitewater rafting vacations on the great rivers of the west including the Salmon, Rogue, Green, Tuolumne & more. For 50 years we have been sharing the beauty, excitement and simplicity of life on the river with people just like you – spirited families, energetic groups and enlightened individuals who enjoy our friendly, informal style and who appreciate our commitment to protecting the environment. We offer trips on 14 different rivers in 5 different states; from quick one-day escapes to transformative twelve-day expeditions. We have trips that will soothe you with daydream-inducing calms and trips that will thrill you with heart-pounding rapids. We run rivers in California, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado and Utah. Groveland, California

Baja Diving, Sea Kayaking, Whale Watching, and Natural History Cruises. Baja Expeditions is the peninsula's pioneer in minimum-impact expeditions and base eco camps for the adventurous and conscious traveler; spending multiple days in nature inspires us to care for the areas we visit and live. Paddle the Sea of Cortez coastline in a kayak or help gather research data at the La Paz whale shark nursery. Explore Espiritu Santo Island, or discover the magic of the Pacific grey whales in San Ignacio Lagoon. Make this year's voyage. Immerse yourself in wilderness on our coastal and island expeditions to discover the peninsula on a kayak or paddleboard! San Diego, California

Have fun with Bass Lake Boat Rentals Watersports and Pines Marina, the only full service lakefront marina in Bass Lake. Located right in the center of town in the Pines Village next to Ducey's Lodge. . . you get Location. You get Service. You get Value. You get FUN! Make your Bass Lake Cali boating and watersports easy, safe, and fun for you and your loved ones! We rent Patio Boats, Wakeboard Boats, Jet Skis, Fishing Boats, Kayaks, Canoes & Paddle Boards. Also offering Guided Fishing Tours, The Bass Lake Queen, Boats Slips & Moorage, Boat Service, RV Parking & Storage. Bass Lake, California

Beyond Limits Adventures is the number one whitewater rafting outfitter on the American River. We've been rafting the 3 forks of the American River for more than 38 years. Our trips are fun for everyone... first timers and veteran rafters alike will have the time of their lives on the American River! We are the perfect outdoor activity for families, company outings and special events of all types! What sets us apart from other rafting companies is our talented staff. Our skilled river guides each average more than 12 years of professional rafting on the American River and other rivers throughout the world. We raft with safety as our number one objective and we also let you experience fun, unique and interesting stuff on every trip. Riverbank, California

Northern California's Premier Whitewater Rafting Adventure on the Trinity, Klamath, and Cal Salmon Rivers. Family owned since 1984, Bigfoot Rafting offers two locations nestled in the sunny mountains between Highway 101 and Interstate 5. Our main location in Big Flat, CA is positioned directly on the Trinity River and provides private river access with plenty of private parking and space for picnics, special events, and company cookouts. This shop is also conveniently located at the end of the Pigeon Point run, Trinity River's most popular section. Our Willow Creek, CA site offers guided trips on the lower Trinity River with stunning views of remote wilderness and plenty of opportunities for wildlife sightings. Weather you want an action-packed whitewater ride or a calm, relaxing float, our guides will lead the way with their expertise, knowledge of the area, and love of the river. Willow Creek, California & Big Flat, California

We take you to Anacapa Island, one of the smaller of Southern California's Channel Islands, aboard the Sunfish a custom built boat with amenities specifically geared toward kayaking the natural sea caves of Anacapa Island. We are a kayaking only service so you will get to meet fellow kayakers that you will be sharing your day with. Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, California

We offer public kayaking & hiking tours launching from our two main launch sites in Marshall & Inverness as well as other specific to the tour launch sites Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Private tours are available by request. Rent kayaks for a few hours or overnight. We also rent stand up paddleboards and bikes! We will take you from beginner to advanced through a series of classes designed to help you develop proficient and safe paddling skills, basic seamanship, and knowledge and respect of the marine environment. Point Reyes Station, California

Adventures on Tomales Bay, Drakes Estero, Lake Sonoma, the Colorado River, Baja, & Beyond! Rentals, Tours, or Classes for any group size with the oldest full service outfitter in the Point Reyes Area. Every year Blue Waters Kayaking has the honor of introducing people of all ages and abilities to the natural wonders of kayaking. We see people delight at the thrill of their first paddle, rejoice with wonder as they serenely cross the Bay under the glow of the full moon and beam with excitement as they load their kayak for a camping trip on a secluded beach. We also have the privilege of organizing wedding parties and family reunions; teaching novice paddlers to become competent kayakers; and working with corporations and nonprofit organizations on team building retreats. Point Reyes Station, California

Kiteboard, Kitesurf, Stand Up Paddle, Windsurf & Lessons, Rentals, and Gear in Alameda, San Francisco, San Mateo. We are a passionate, dedicated team of instructors and gear specialists with over 30+ years of collective riding, teaching and technical experience. Your goals become our shared goals. We will join you in your quest to learn windsurfing, kiteboarding or stand up paddle boarding a.k.a. SUP. We will help you to improve your riding skills as you progress in each sport. We will help you to get the best and most appropriate equipment for your riding level, budget, and style. Since 2002, the Boardsports team has offered kiteboarding, windsurfing, and stand up paddling / SUP instruction, rentals, and retail sales. With exclusive teaching rights at two of the best beach locations, we assure you the best lesson and gear buying experience in the Bay Area. Alameda, San Francisco & San Mateo, California

Enjoy Bodega Bay and all the surrounding beauty in one of our top of the line kayaks. We offer single and tandem boats and also a 20 minute onshore clinic covering safety techniques and an overall suggested route to take. Enjoy Kayaking Bodega Bay, the Lower Russian River, the Estero Americano or Salmon Creek. We also offer Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals. We are a proud dealer of the Heritage Kayak line. Come and enjoy browsing through our used kayak models offered at Bodega Bay Kayak. Bodega Bay, California

Burke's Canoe Trips invites you to spend a day (or more) canoeing down the famous Russian River. In this day of stress and high-pressure living, Burke's Canoe Trips offers and outlet of carefree fun in the great outdoors. Thousands of individuals, couples and families have made Burke's a Russian River tradition. Burke's will be glad to assist you in planning your group canoe trips. Just give us a call! Forestville, California

On your mark! Get set! Go! Be ready to have the time of your life! Thrills, spills, laughs, fun, warm weather, sunshine, and happy folks - a great time will be had by all! Located just a couple of hours north of the greater Bay Area, Cache Canyon River Trips, the oldest whitewater rafting company on the river, is perfect for corporate retreats, family reunions, youth groups, clubs, birthday parties, or a weekend with friends or that someone special. Come for the day, or a weekend getaway. Our one or two-day whitewater rafting excursions are second to none. Your adventure will take you on a self-guided tour down this action packed river in the beautiful Cache Canyon. The river offers class 2 and 3 rapids with a perfect balance of calm waters and majestic scenery suitable for most experience levels. Whether you're a first time rafter or an experienced whitewater enthusiast, Cache Canyon River Trips has it all! Esparto, California

Paddle Mono Lake, Crowley Lake and other Eastern Sierra locations. Guided natural history tours of Mono Lake let you experience one of the oldest living lakes from the unique perspective of a kayak. Lakefront kayak rentals, lessons and sales at the Crowley Lake Marina make it convenient and easy to paddle the Eastern Sierra. Mammoth Lakes, California

Welcome to this whitewater boating web-guide. River descriptions include recommended flows for different crafts and links to real-time flow data. Most creeks are not boatable all year, so check flows before embarking.

California Watersport Collective is a community-building organization committed to empowering all people to be confident both on and off the water. Through kayak instruction we develop both athletic and leadership skills, cultivate interpersonal connections and encourage environmental stewardship. Lotus, California

A Guide to rafting and kayaking in California. Run descriptions, logistics, gear, lodging, dining, and things to do in the surrounding areas.

California River Rafting Excitement offers whitewater river rafting trips on the American, Merced, and Truckee rivers in California since 1978. We offer 1/2 to 3-day river rafting trips in California for beginners to experienced rafters. Lotus, California

Whitewater Expeditions & Tours. California whitewater rafting with W.E.T. River Trips is a rite of passage out here in the West. As paddlers, we are lucky to have so many white water rivers throughout the state. Most of the whitewater rafting trips are close to major population centers such as San Francisco, San Jose, Lake Tahoe and Sacamento. All within a one hour to 3 hour distance to the meeting sites. We welcome beginner, novice, intermediate and advanced rafters and paddlers on several river rafting trips in Central and Northern California including our most popular American River whitewater. Sacramento, California

Established in 1972, Catch a Canoe & Bicycles, Too! continues to provide a wide selection of kayaks, canoes, outriggers, and bicycles for exploring beautiful Big River and beyond. Originally The Mendocino Yacht and Canoe Club, we are the coast's only full-service outdoor shop, providing rentals, sales and service year-round for visitors and locals alike. Mendocino, California

Welcome to Central Coast Kayaks! We are your local, full service kayak shop. Proudly offering tours of the Central Coast, camps and classes to expand your abilities, guided kayak fishing trips, rentals of kayaks, fishing kayaks, & paddleboards, and the best kayak repair crew on the coast! Central Coast Kayaks has everything you need to get on the water. We offer a wide variety of paddling gear and accessories including kayaks from FeelFree Kayaks, Jackson Kayaks, Perception Kayaks, Viking Kayaks, Vibe Kayaks, Wilderness Systems Kayaks, and accessories from the best brands today such as YakAttack, Yak-Gear, NRS, MTI Life Jackets, Werner Paddles, and marine electronics from Shark Shield, Lowrance, Raymarine, Cobra, and Standard Horizon. We also offer a large selection of fishing tackle and frozen bait. Pismo Beach, California

Kayak, Bike and Hike Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Big Sur and the Central Coast. The Central Coast of California has some of the wildest coastline and largest unspoiled open spaces in the state. We specialize in incredible California Central Coast outdoors tours and trips for individual travelers, small group tours or large group tours kayaking, biking or hiking in our natural playground. Los Osos, California

The Channel Islands Kayak Center features a host of kayaking activities, from local kayak and stand up paddleboard rentals, our family friendly History and Wildlife kayak adventure tour, as well servicing rentals and guided kayak tours to the world famous Channel Islands! We also proudly feature the pristine Hobie kayak line for our kayak and stand up paddle board retail sales and offer free demo's daily! Locations in Ventura and Channel Islands Harbor, California

Some of the most beautiful views in the world can be found in Channel Islands National Park. Let our experienced guides outfit you for a fun day of cave exploration. Since 2010 our team has been leading tours and exploring the waters of Santa Cruz Island, taking tens of thousands of visitors kayaking in the island waters and sea caves. Santa Barbara, California

We offer full day, half day and 2-hour long rafting trips on the Upper Kern. Trips range in fun from mellow Class-II to big thrills Class-V. The Lower Kern enjoys a long season starting in Late May and running through the summer. A guest favorite is our Two-Day Lower Kern, which features a 20-mile, class III and IV run, with a night spent at our private campground, conveniently at the halfway point along the trip. Tucked deep down in a remote canyon, "The Famous Forks" is our multi-day wilderness, Class-V run. Featuring back to back Class-V rapids broken up with class III and IV whitewater, this is considered America's most challenging commercial multi-day. Wofford Heights, California

City Kayak is a kayak outfitter in San Francisco. From its downtown location City Kayak offers kayak rental, kayak trips, and standup paddle board activities. City Kayak is registered, licensed, and insured to operate in San Francisco since 2003. San Francisco, California

Purveyors of Whitewater Rafting and Camping Equipment, Kayaks, and Accessories. Clavey Falls itself is one of California’s great whitewater rapids. The highlight of a unbelievably great river trip on the T. Ask anyone who’s run the Tuolumne. They all have a Clavey story. And of course, if we ever opened a second location, we would simply call it: Son of Clavey. Our trained guides and instructors are regularly certified and highly experienced. And with them we love sharing the joy of touring our local bays and tidal esturaries, or helping you to become a better paddler. When you join Clavey Paddlesports for either a class or tour, you're embarking on a memorable and exciting adventure on the water - one you'll be sure to tell your friends and famly about for years to come. Petaluma, California

Northern California's Standup Paddling Headquarters. Covewater SUP of Santa Cruz is the only fully dedicated stand up paddleboard (SUP) shop in Northern California. We are passionate about paddleboarding. Providing the best in stand-up paddling equipment & accessories, SUP classes and SUP rentals is our sole focus. Stand up and see the water from a whole new perspective! Santa Cruz, California

Current Adventures Kayak School and Trips is a professional kayak school specializing in quality personal and group instruction in virtually all aspects of kayaking. We are a team of folks whose lifestyle involves us deeply in paddling. Our goal is to help others master the art and skill of kayaking. Our home region is North Central California but we go wherever paddling allows us to experience incredibly special places. We offer classes and trips on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River Canyon, Loon Lake, Elkhorn Slough, Costa Rica, The Grand Canyon, the three forks of the American River and a variety of other locations. Out trips and tours are to the places we would paddle ourselves, chosen for their uniqueness, wildlife viewing, scenic beauty and often just plain fun. Lotus, California

Since 1978, Dana Point Jet Ski and Kayak Center has been the go to place for on the water recreation. We offer the largest west coast rental, demo, and charter tour fleet of current models year-round. Our rental fleet consists of top of the line Kawasaki 1500cc, 4-stroke, three passenger Jet Skis and are the latest in technology and design. We also offer Kayak Sales, Kayak Rentals, Kayak Storage and Stand-Up Paddle Boards. Dana Point, California

Kayak Rentals and Tours on the California Delta! Come discover the Delta as you've never seen before. Enjoy a relaxing paddle while viewing native plants and wildlife that call the delta home. We offer short paddle adventures (to get your feet wet) or full day excursions to have a deeper exploration experience. Custom tours are available for location of your choice.​ Antioch, California

We think there's nothing better than slipping into river time and returning to what is truly significant. It's very likely that you do too. Whether you are new to the sport of whitewater kayaking, interested in making plateau breakthroughs, or wanting an exceptional wilderness or international trip, join us in reaching your destination. You'll find our company encourages your progress and your confidence, and ensures that you'll have fun along the way. If this is what you're looking for, we look forward to paddling with you! It is our goal to provide the best in whitewater guiding and instruction to groups and individuals. Lotus, California

Paddleboard Rentals San Diego & Paddleboard Specialty Store. OEX Point Loma is now DISCO’s Paddle Surf! Located in beautiful Sun Harbor Marina, right on San Diego Bay, Disco's Paddle Surf provides paddleboard rentals, kayak rentals and hydro-bike rentals for you to enjoy San Diego to the fullest. Our beautiful location right on the water is the best place to go paddling with the most wind protection of any spot in San Diego so you can enjoy glassy conditions almost any day of the year. Want to learn how? Standup Paddle Boarding is incredibly fun and easy to learn for all skill levels. Join our experienced instructors for a 90-minute SUP lesson that will provide you with an enjoyable, stress-free environment to give SUP a try! San Diego, California

Guided Kayak Tours and Rentals, Serving Northern California's Intermountain Area. Lake Britton, Baum Lake & Crystal Lake, Pit River, Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, and Hat Creek. Northern California

Welcome to EarthTrek Expeditions on the American River in Coloma, California. The discovery of gold here in 1848 spurred the California Gold Rush and fortune seekers from all over the world came in hopes of striking it rich. People still travel far and wide to this historical location for the wealth of fun and adventure; whitewater rafting on the American River. EarthTrek has been offering superb California rafting adventures since 1977, so we know how to do it right! Coloma, California

Eskape Kayak offers classes for all levels of paddlers. Beginning (ACA Level 3), Intermediate (ACA Level 4) and Advanced (ACA Level 5) classes. We can help take your kayaking skills to the next level whether you have just purchased your gear and learned the basics from a local shop or have been paddling for a while and want to raise the bar. We also offer SUP Classes, Instructor Workshops, and Kayak Tours. Santa Cruz, California

Explore North Coast is an association of paddlers that holds regular paddling events, promotes paddling safety and education and encourages stewardship of, and improvements to, bay and coastal access on the North Coast. Each month we hold a meeting which covers club business, paddling news and usually a program on a kayaking related topic. We also provide organized paddles led by experienced club members. These range from easy beginner paddles to more difficult surf zone practice. Arcata, California

Kayaking instruction with an edge. We offer kayaking instruction throughout the Bay Area, from beginning sea kayak classes to more advanced BCU trainings, as well as rolling instruction for both sea kayakers and whitewater boaters. Monterey Bay, California

Providing rewarding and unforgettable whitewater rafting trips on the best rivers in California. We specializes in providing commercial whitewater rafting experiences for all ages and adventure levels. Our trips range from half day adventures, to multi-day, overnight expeditions. Being a small family operated business in this industry allows H2O Adventures the room and flexibility to spend more time on the river, have more fun, and create customizable experiences to fulfill client’s special requests. We have been paddling rivers since the 80s and we won’t ever stop. Why? Because we are passionate about our rivers, our environment, and our state (of mind). We seek to ensure that you experience California's finest adventure - rafting. Lotus, California

Discover the world of sea kayaking in Half Moon Bay on the Northern California coast, a dynamic and diverse environment you can embrace and explore. Paddle among seals, birds, and other marine life in protected Pillar Point Harbor or the wild waters of the open Pacific near Half Moon Bay. Learn to surf in kayaks or travel in them throughout the world. Whatever your experience, we can accommodate you. Our fleet is made up of single, double, and triple kayaks and a wide variety of stand up paddleboards to suit your needs. Half Moon Bay, California

The Headwaters Kayak Shop was started for people like you! We are a customer-centered shop and are striving to make kayaking more accessible for everyone in the central valley. We provide you with quality merchandise and most importantly, the expert instruction and skill that you will need to get the most out of your investments. We strive to meet each customer wherever they are in their skill set and help them advance to achieve the goals that they have set for themselves. Lodi, California

Hike Bike Kayak Adventure Tours was one of the first shops in La Jolla offering kayak, snorkel and bike tours and rentals. We offer unique experiences for our guests as we explore La Jolla Shores, La Jolla Ecological Reserve, La Jolla Sea Caves and surrounding areas. Whether you are visiting or a local, we welcome you to join us and explore the jewel of Southern California! Our experienced team members specialize in ecology and La Jolla marine life. Throughout your tour, our guides will not only ensure your safety, they will share fun facts and history about La Jolla, nearby landmarks, and marine life. La Jolla, California