Sea Trek Kayak & Stand Up Paddling Center

First time paddle boarding and kayaking on a beautiful day in Sausalito. The price is incredibly affordable for an hour which is only $ 20 – 30 depending on a single or double. I’d recommend 1 hour of paddle boarding and 2 hours of kayaking to have the best time. They have different types of paddle boards for beginners and advanced boarders. The beginner board is incredibly easy to navigate and is stable so it takes a lot for someone to fall off. We saw a bunch of pictures of paddle boarding yoga which looked incredibly fun and tried to do a few moves ourselves! The splits, back bend, and tree pose are easy enough but I fell in the water twice attempting the dancer’s pose. You can go pretty far with just an hour of kayaking but two hours would have been nice to full explore the entire area. The staff was incredibly helpful too and they offered to take pictures for us while we attempted our yoga poses! If you are looking for something outdoorsy and adventurous, I would highly recommend biking to Sausalito from SF across the golden gate bridge and spending an afternoon here!

I rented a sea kayak from Sea Trek on New Year’s Day, having not been there in more than a year. The new dock, equipment (a closed deck touring boat), and staff were all better than ever! Graham, who was working the dock, could not have been nicer or more helpful; and the manager (owner?) on duty was terrific too. We will certainly return to Sea Trek again soon for more fun on the bay!

These guys are super nice and easy to work with. They help to set you up for your SUP or kayak session, and advise about the weather /​tide conditions for a safe and enjoyable experience out on the water. I will be coming back over and over again for a morning paddle. It is breathtakingly beautiful and relaxing. Thanks Sea Trek for getting me hooked on paddle boarding. — Sarah

Professional, professional, professional all the way! We had these wonderful kayaks with little things to put over where we sat in the kayak, I forget what they’re called so that we were able to stay dry. In addition, we all had lifejackets, which were all fitted to make sure they fit properly. It seems like a small thing, but I was wearing shorts and sandals and was little bit worried about freezing but they had all the equipment that was necessary. They instructed us how to use the paddles and then took us on a very interesting tour of the Bay. I have to admit, I was a little bit scared about taking the kayak out on San Francisco Bay. However, with the very stable kayaks, their expertise, making sure we had the right equipment (and individually adjusted), and their expert guidance, I felt safe.
Highly recommended, and I plan to take some other trips soon

I’ve been kayaking before, however not under the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge. This was definitely an experience that is needed under the books.
Due to my miscommunication and my driving directions I was a tad late, since this was a class and a set tour, the instructors and the other tourists had to wait on me. I felt super bad! I am sorry! Luckily they did not give me a hard time and welcomed me with open arms. This is a 3 hour tour that started from Sausalito. We trek through the perimeter of each fort and had a brief history lesson. The instructors had humor and were awesome. I loved it!
Definitely recommended for anyone that loves the outdoors and enjoy learning new things.

Awesome place to go to! The guys that checked us in and set up were super nice and friendly. My friend and I did SUP and the area was so nice. We got to see the house boats, the bridge and the city. Also, the water is super calm for those beginners that would be hesitate about choppy waters.

Had a perfect day on the bay thanks to Sea Trek! We rented kayaks and luckily had a perfectly calm and sunny day. We got to see seals and sea lions and cruise through the backyards of some house boats. The staff was laid back and friendly. One note– the location on Apple maps is incorrect it’s actually behind the Bay Model Visitors Center.

Joined a meetup this Saturday. Mission: kayak the open sea with a dog! Yes, they allow dogs! I brought his PFD. PFD for humans provided by SeaTrek. No problem with parking. People were friendly and kayaks were nice and clean. I would do it again! Best $ 20 spent.

These guys are efficient, smart and kind. I had a ton of fun and it was all very low-​stress/​easy! Plus, they provide sunscreen (which we had forgotten). Yay! Thanks! I’ll be back soon!

A few friends and I came here on a weekend to try out paddle-​boarding. Unfortunately, the wind condition detoured us to kayaking instead. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable with the equipment. They have all the gear that you need for paddle board or kayak, such as vests and windbreakers… which were very helpful on a windy day. For $ 20 an hour, we all had a great time. The only short-​coming is that there is no changing room or restrooms onsite.

Sea Trek is AWESOME! Great location! The employees are so amazing and so ready to help and train anyone who needed it! My birthday celebration was so perfect! The 10 of us had SO much fun! The price is right and the location is TO DIE FOR AMAZING!
Thank you Sea Trek for a WONDERFUL experience!

Beautiful kayak or paddle board in Sausalito. Super friendly, have wetsuits and wind breakers to borrow on SF bay. Buy the 10 pack. It is a great deal.

What a beautiful way to spend the day! I rented a kayak and the weather was perfect, it was such a relaxing day to float by the seals (some swimming right next to you, house boats and to see the the bay bridge. This place also does trips out to angel island and night time kayaking. I am ready to go again! Great day and their kayak paddles are light and easy to use.

The people are amazing, the equipment is new and clean, and they give you everything you need to succeed. I rolled in without any experience and they taught me everything in a few minutes. I didn’t even fall in!
They make the transition from and to board very easy, and they give you great tips to transition from knees to standing. Everyone was nice and happy to be there.
Best of all: it was really affordable! I got everything for $ 20 and it included a full hour rental! Come try it out!

$ 20 an hour for a single kayak
$ 40 an hour for a double
Rate is prorated after that hour, which worked well since we stayed out for about an hour 45 minutes and left paying $ 35 for a single.
I was excited to go kayaking in a more «open water» environment. My first kayaking experience was in very calm waters in San Diego and I got bored quick.
Sea Trek kayaking is by the boat docking areas and in a smaller bay of the bigger San Francisco bay, which made it much more interesting. We would get some small waves from the passing boats and could potentially get out to the rushing current of the bay. We didn’t though — we’re way too noob to deal with that. We stayed along the shoreline where the waters are calmer.
Spotted a seal and slowly kayak’d by it. It was awesome.
Paddled against each other in a kayak race which was VERY fun and so tiring!
Laid on my kayak and just floated around. So relaxing…
And on top of that, it was a beautiful day and I got a tinnnny bit darker (yay).
I had a lot of fun and for $ 20/​hr? What a steal. I really want to go kayaking again. Maybe even river kayaking one day.

Love them!
It’s a very quick way to have your kayak/​stand up paddle adventure.
The renting process is quick, the staff is super nice and Richardson Bay is obviously beautiful!
WATCH OUT because they changed location, but google maps will still take you to the older one (the one near GARAGE), they are now half a mile away from it.
The new location is maybe less scenic, but far more practical, with easier parking.
PS: they used to have promotions, it’s worth asking when you rent if there is any going on!
Can’t wait to go back!

Background:
Went here, party of 1, to try stand up paddle boarding in a beautiful part of the country. Left Dublin at 930am. Traffic was brutal. Took me almost 2 hours to get there on a weds morning off-​rush hour. 2.5 hours to get back after :(. Not relevant to my review, just a heads up to others.
They were great. Easy going, relaxed, kind people. I tried SUP for 10 mins before realizing I had neither the strength to push myself up off my knees while balancing on the board, nor the ability to overcome my fear of falling into that frigid, dark water.
I switched to kayaking, something I’m far more comfortable with, although I completely fell in the water trying to get in. Embarrassing :(
However, the views were fantastic. Ships, beautiful mountains, and the bay bridge in the distance. I pushed myself a bit and couldn’t even get halfway to the bay bridge, but it was great. Waters weren’t super choppy, but wouldn’t call them calm either. Added a layer of challenge for me.
There was nothing that could have made the experience better. Thank you for a great day off!

It’s a warm beautiful day in SF so my 4 girlfriends decide to cross the bridge to even more warmer beautiful day in Sausalito to try SUP (stand up paddle boarding). 2 of them had done it before but 3 of us had not. I had major anxiety I would fall in the water but didn’t care I really wanted to try it.
We arrived around 1pm, filled out our paperwork. The sign up booth is located outside the visitors center in the marina. They will store any personal items you may have otherwise I would leave it in your car.
Cost is $ 20 an hour which is plenty of time for a first timer. They also rent single and double kayaks. They fit you with life jackets which you must wear while you are on the docks.
Free parking in the lot. Depending on the time of day parking may be limited because this is where they also take off on some pirate ship show.
After registering you walk down the plank to the launch. They gave us quick lesson and we were off. The water was beautiful! We saw a bunch of seals hanging out on a dock. And loved to see the amazing yachts going by.
It was such a fun experience and a great way to spend a nice warm day. My friends and I had a great time. Oh and I fell in the water :(
Didn’t care, the water was so refreshing!!!

–Incredible, friendly, knowledgeable staff: Check
–Great quality and well maintained kayaks, paddle boards, and gear: Check
–Calm and beautiful location to paddle around: Check
What’s not to love about Sea Trek? My first experience with them was when I was 11 years old on their Angel Island overnight trip. To paddle across Richardson Bay and glide alongside sailboats and ferries to arrive at a beach only accessible by water was an unforgettable experience as a child. I still have memories of our counselors, nighttime paddle to see the lights of SF, and the sun rising after camping out on Angel Island.
It was only a short trip, but Sea Trek turned me on to a sport I’ve enjoyed to this day. Fast forward over a decade and this is still the same reliable, adventure-​loving company it was back then. Now with yoga paddle boarding and sunset paddle boarding tours (which I can’t wait to try!). I’ve come back to paddle with friends throughout the years and recently organized a group trip here for Unilocalers. Everyone had a fabulous time with our wonderful guides Bob and Ben, sighting seals and coasting alongside Sausalito’s charming waterfront.
The Sea Trek staff truly forms the solid foundation that makes it a company you’ll love and want to support. Much of the staff (and/​or siblings of staff) have been here for years, giving the business a family feel.
If you’re in the Bay Area and in the mood for some fun on the water, I’d highly recommend Sea Trek. You’ll be heading back for more very soon.

It was kind of hard to reach them at first since I was trying to get a conversation started on email. I emailed them through the website and they ended up calling back. We played phone tag a few times, I asked them to email me back but they sent me a really brief email and basically said they prefer to talk over the phone.
Once I did get on the phone with them, I spoke to Mitch (I believe), who was really nice, explained everything, and was very accommodating. I wanted to book something for a large group, we had a limited amount of time, and the size of the group wasn’t finalized. He recommended what would be best for our group and explained I just needed me to confirm the number about a week before the booking since he had to set aside kayaks and make sure we had guides there. He promised an email with a packing list, but didn’t send that until I talked to him again a couple weeks later (they’re just not big on email I think!).
OUR GUIDES: Mark and Marcy were our tour guides. They were really chill and joked around a lot with our group — we had just come from a bit of a boozy brunch and were being kind of silly. They struck a good balance of informing us of safety measures and kayaking tips but having fun with us while going over important information. They were also really great on the water at keeping our group together and going at whatever pace we wanted. My kayak buddy and I got stuck a few times when an unexpected wind caught us and we were kind of cornered between a boat and a pier — Mark would tell us exactly how to paddle and in just 2 or 3 strokes we were out of there and back on track!
THE COST: To be honest, they’re a little pricey: $ 65 for a 3-​hour tour. It takes about 45 minutes to get set up so you’re on the water for 2 hours (which they were completely upfront about).
GEAR: On the tour, you go out on fiberglass kayaks, which are more fancy (they have rudders, and you sit *inside* them with skirts covering the top). They go faster and are better against a strong wind than your everyday sit-​on-​top plastic kayaks.
They also provide windjackets, windpants, skirts, and drybags, free of charge. They only have those giant camping drybags though, so if you want to bring your cell phone on the water, they have good quality large ziplocs. You can also leave valuables at their desk, and they have a public shelf for your extra clothes/​bags. As a bonus, they also have a bike rack on site — great for those of us who biked there!
THE TOUR: The 3-​hour Sausalito tour, to be honest, was not too much of a full-​fledged «tour», but they showed us a few cool spots including a museum of the history of the waterways of the bay area, the house boats, and just giving us general knowledge of the wildlife and rules on the water, etc.
It felt like they kind of ran out of places to take us things to say because we actually looped back to the the beach where we set off from and they asked if we were tired and wanted to go back, but we were fine so they took us further out on an «obstacle course» under a pier — it was interesting, but it seemed like a small extra loop they do to buy time.
We formed a «raft» a few times on the water, where we got all of our kayaks parallel and bunched together, put our paddles up, and were able to sail with our paddles! They let me get out of my kayak and walk across all the kayaks too — that was pretty adventurous and fun!