Top 7 Kayaking & Canoeing in Marin County, Marin County

March 28, 2022 Stefan Strunk

Some say it’s different, but residents of Marin County like their home that way. We’re betting you will too! Nestled between San Francisco and the Napa Valley, Marin County includes the cities of Tiburon, San Anselmo, San Rafael and Corte Madera.

Activities in Marin County include the highly anticipated Concours d’Elegance, a festival of pre-1978 vehicles and British Sports Cars. Held at the Marin County Fairgrounds in May, the event features a wine-tasting, fine food and “The Drive,” a parade of classic cars winding their way through the scenic back roads of Marin and neighboring Sonoma Counties ending with a lunch reception in San Rafael. In July, be sure to head to the Marin County Fair and in August hit the San Rafael Food and Wine Festival. Treat yourself to some of the world-renowned local wine and watch the sun go down over the hills.

Of course, there’s no shortage of natural beauty in Marin County. Beach lovers will enjoy Stinson Beach or Point Reyes National Seashore where wildlife abounds. Here you just might spot some Elephant Seals or Tule Elk among the rugged terrain or, from Point Reyes Lighthouse, catch a glimpse of a pod of whales. Go butterfly or bird watching and enjoy the many natural wonders of California’s Northern Coast.

For some, no vacation would be complete without a round of golf. If you’re a golf aficionado, Marin County will not disappoint you. The area boasts several public and private courses in a variety of settings, including San Geronimo Golf Course. Situated on 150 acres of stunning landscape, this is a challenging course designed to test your game! Or, try the StoneTree Golf Club, a daily fee, 18-hole championship course. If hiking is more your style, check out Angel Island State Park. Accessible only by ferry, Angel Island offers spectacular views of most of the Bay Area, including San Francisco. Fishing more your style? Try McNear’s Beach Pier in San Rafael.


Restaurants in Marin County

1. Sea Trek Ocean Kayak and Sup

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5.0 based on 51 reviews

Sea Trek Ocean Kayak and Sup

We are the premier Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle Board Center in San Francisco and Marin. We have been safely leading trips and renting kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards for over 30 years. Come on down to our Location at The Bay Model Visitor's Center. We are open for rentals daily. We offer Kayaking and Stand Up Paddling trips, classes, lessons and Stand Up Paddle Yoga.

2. Point Reyes Outdoors

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5.0 based on 61 reviews

Point Reyes Outdoors

Our love of the wilderness and sincere desire to share our knowledge and understanding of nature inspired us to create Point Reyes Outdoors. PRO is dedicated to environmental stewardship, building community relationships and providing our clients with the finest tours and classes possible. We offer kayak tours, stand-up paddleboard rentals, guided hikes, and multiday adventures in the beautiful Point Reyes National Seashore.

3. Blue Waters Kayaking

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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Blue Waters Kayaking

Rentals, Classes, & Tours Adventures on Tomales Bay, Drakes Estero, Lake Sonoma, the Colorado River, Baja, & Beyond! Naturalist-led tours, oyster tours, overnight camping, events and parties for individuals and companies, weeklong youth camps, beginning and advanced classes, hot springs adventures, take away rentals, & drop off rentals are just a few of our offerings. Take a break from "civilization" and explore the natural world with us by kayak, SUP, or canoe. Since 1984 Blue Waters has also led trips to Baja, Mexico including Sea of Cortez island expeditions and incredible whale watching from Laguna San Ignacio base camp. Just an hour north of San Francisco in the Point Reyes National Seashore, wilderness kayaking experiences await you

4. 101 Surf Sports

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5.0 based on 2 reviews

101 Surf Sports

101 Surf Sports is a Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboard Business that is located on the waters of San Francisco Bay. We offer rentals, lessons, and sales. We have two locations one in San Rafael and one in Redwood City. We also support the sports of Windsurfing, Surfing, Surfski, and Outrigger Canoe.

5. Blue Waters Kayaking

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4.5 based on 89 reviews

Blue Waters Kayaking

Rentals, Tours, & Classes Just an hour north of San Francisco in the Point Reyes National Seashore, wilderness kayaking experiences await you. Naturalist-led tours, oyster tours, overnight camping, events and parties for individuals and companies, weeklong youth camps, beginning and advanced classes are just a few of our offerings. Take a break from "civilization" and explore the natural world with us by kayak. Since 1984 Blue Waters Kayaking has also led trips to Baja, Mexico including Sea of Cortez island expeditions and incredible whale watching from Laguna San Ignacio base camp.

6. Tomales Bay Expeditions

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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Tomales Bay Expeditions

Tomales Bay Expeditions offers specialized, small scale kayaking tours and rentals on the beautiful Tomales Bay. We are a small, locally owned company which prides ourselves in our experience, depth of knowledge and connection to our home. We will use our decades of experience in this area to make sure you have a safe, enlightening and fun filled time on the water!

7. Outback Adventures

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2.5 based on 2 reviews

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