Outback Adventures
"Your Guides to the Ocean"

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Kayak the San Francisco & Monterey Bay AreaOutback Adventures is the most comprehensive outdoor guide service and rental shop in the Bay Area. We specialize in trips, classes, and equipment rentals for kayaking, rock climbing, backpacking, mountaineering, skiing, and snowboarding.

Outback Adventures is your answer to Northern California kayaking! We offer the best in kayaking tours and instruction!

Visit Outback Adventures for Northern California kayaking, sea kayaking in Baja, Northern California Kayak trips, and California kayak sales and rentals.

 



Kayaking Adventures

Let's paddle with the seals and wave to the pelicans! These trips take you on scenic journeys to some of the most beautiful and easily accessible areas around. For lunch we will stop at a calm beach while relaxing and taking in the views. Tours take place along the Central Coast and San Francisco Bay. 

Bair Island KayakingBaja Multisport:
Baja California is one of the best winter and spring destinations for kayakers. This eight day adventure includes kayaking lessons, multi-day paddling on the Sea of Cortez, snorkeling, relaxing in tidal hot springs, hiking, horseback riding in the local mountains, and exploring local islands. Our trip differs from the typical Baja kayak trips that other outfitters offer. Instead of waking up each morning and paddling another round of miles day after day, we operate day and overnight kayak trips from our remote and plush base camp. With your guides' combined Baja experience totaling well over 25 years, you can be assured a wonderful and unique adventure. Outback Adventures provides, food, kayaking equipment, group camping gear, and accommodations (two nights hotel, five nights camping). No experience necessary.
Price: $925  
Baja California, Mexico:
Dates:  March 2 - 11

Private kayaking trips available for as little as one person. Same pricing applies!


Kayaks on Angel Island State ParkKayak and Explore Angel Island:
Let's pack our kayaks and take a real kayaking adventure to Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay. While paddling the majestic Bay, take in the spectacular views of San Francisco, Mt. Tamalpais, Mt. Diablo, and the East Bay areas. After landing for lunch on our choice of beaches, we will have the opportunity to hike and explore the island’s interior, historic sites, and abundant wildlife. Designated as a State Park, Angel Island boasts a long history of many uses. Angel Island was once a Miwok Indian Village, a military installation site from the Civil War to the Cold War, and termed the "Ellis Island of the West" during 1910-1940. So join us on a this exciting kayak tour of historic Angel Island which we call the gem of the Bay. Specifically timed for optimal and safe paddling conditions, this trip is appropriate for beginners.
Price: $85
Dates: June 3, July 2, or by request

Elkhorn Slough:
Join Outback Adventures on a relaxing kayak tour of Elkhorn Slough. Located between Monterey and Santa Cruz, Elkhorn Slough is a wetland treasure. Elkhorn Slough is one of the most popular kayaking areas for beginner paddlers and those seeking wildlife and birding opportunities. It is home to abundant wildlife such as seals, sea otters, pelicans, egrets, and many migratory bird species. Sightings of these animals are virtually guaranteed. For your first paddling experience, Elkhorn Slough is hard to beat!
Price: $85
Dates: June 24, July 23, or by request

 

Corkscrew Slough WildlifeBair Island and Corkscrew Slough:
Take an exciting tour of Bair Island Ecological Reserve and Corkscrew Slough and experience the serenity of being surrounded by a maze of waterways. On this kayaking tour, you will spend time exploring the many winding channels of the slough while observing many wetland bird species. If conditions permit, we will venture into the S.F. Bay alongside Bair Island and stop for lunch on shell beaches. This adventure is for those looking for a longer exploratory tour in a true slough environment.
Price: $85
Dates:  June 25, July 22, or by request

 



Full Moon Kayak Tour in Marin:
Navigating your kayak by moonlight is a mystical experience you won't soon forget. This unique kayak tour allows for a grand view of the moon rising into the night's sky. The atmosphere is peaceful and calming, yet spectacular. We will paddle leisurely while admiring the moon's silvery light reflecting off the water's surface. Bring your friends and family to this warm welcoming event.
Price: $65
with an additional 10% Friend and Family Discount when booked as a group of 3 or more, not to be combined with any other offer.
Dates: June 11, July 9, Aug 9, or by request!

Corte Madera Salt Marsh:
Ecological Reserve
Come explore the wetlands along Corte Madera Marsh while taking in the views of Mount Tampalpais and the San Francisco Bay. We will paddle out in stable double sea kayaks while keeping our eyes open for the curious harbor seals that gather nearby.

Price: $70
Dates: June 10, July 8, Aug 19, or By request!

Kayak Instruction:

Introduction to Paddling
Are you curious about kayaking and want to learn about this activity for everyone? You'll find kayaking is a activity that you can take to any level. Whether it be recreational, day touring, or open coast paddling, this class will help you discover what's right for you. In the calm protected waters of Stevens Creek Reservoir, you will learn about kayak safety, equipment, kayak design, and paddling strokes. In addition you will have the opportunity to try many types of kayaks. Come prepared for a fun and educational experience!
Price: $75 Stevens Creek Reservoir:
Dates:  June 11, July 2, August 5

Kayaking Skills and Safety 
Start your kayaking adventures off right by learning essential paddling and safety skills on calm water. This comprehensive course will cover equipment, strokes, re-entries, bracing, paddling technique, and wet exits. Come ready to get wet and have a good time on this skill and confidence buidling class. After taking this class you will be allowed to rent closed deck sea kayaks from Outback Adventures. No experience necessary.
Price: $95 Stevens Creek Reservoir:
Dates:  May 28, June 18, July 16

Coastal Kayaking Skills
Take the next step in developing your kayaking skills. In open water conditions, you will practice the skills you have learned in the Level I class under the guidence supervision of our experienced staff. This course will also cover more advanced strokes and boat handling skills. Later in the day we will practice open water reentries.
Price: $95
Half Moon Bay Dates: April 30

Introduction to the Surf Zone 
A must for coastal touring, kayak surfing, and open water paddling. Gain confidence and the skills necessary for entering and exiting the surf zone. Learn launch and landing skills and how to handle breaking waves. Topics covered include side surfing, bracing, wave dynamics, and surf zone safety and etiquette. This class is so much fun, many choose to take it more than once. If time and conditions allow, we will review open water reentries.
Price: $95 
Half Moon Bay:  April 22

Bolinas Tide Rips
Have a blast while practicing how to catch eddy currents and surf standing waves. In this protected environment, you will also be introduced to paddling in strong currents and working with range techniques. This class takes place at the mouth of the beautiful Bolinas Lagoon in Marin County and timed during the maximum tidal exchange. Prerequisite: Level II
Price: $90 
Bolinas:  May 10

Eskimo Roll Clinic
Learn this essential sea kayaking and whitewater skill held at our Stevens Creek Reservoir facility. Once you master this ultimate self rescue, your confidence level will soar. All essential equipment will be provided and includes one free kayak rental from Stevens Creek Reservoir for roll practice at a later time.
Price: Instruction $70 Stevens Creek Reservoir:
June 11,  July 2

Prices are subject to change without notice.  Please call the company directly to verify prices.



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Outback Adventures - San Jose
1158 Saratoga Avenue
San Jose, CA 95129
ph: 408-551-0588
Outback Adventures - Marin
12 East Sir Francis Drake
Larkspur, CA 94939
ph: 415-461-2222
 

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