Tomales Bay · Point Reyes · West Marin
Choose your way
onto the water.
Guided experiences — each designed to leave you more present, more connected, and full of awe.
All Experiences
Something for every kind of explorer
Small groups. Patient guides. Calm waters. Every paddle is an invitation to slow down.
Bioluminescence Tours
Paddle a glowing bay beneath a sky full of stars. Every stroke leaves a trail of blue light.
Full Moon Tours
A moonlit paddle on silver water. Quiet, reverent, and impossibly beautiful.
Sunset Tours
A golden-hour paddle that softens into twilight. Warm light, calm water, and a peaceful close to the day.
Wildlife Day Tours — Heart's Desire Beach
A sheltered west-shore cove inside Tomales Bay State Park. Gentle, slow, and full of quiet wonders.
Wildlife Day Tours — Miller Boat Launch
East-shore launch with wide views across Tomales Bay to Point Reyes, oyster beds, and the upper bay.
Wildlife Day Tours — China Camp / Angel Island
Historic state park launch into sheltered San Pablo Bay with Angel Island rising to the south.
Drakes Estero Tours
Tidal channels, eelgrass, shorebirds, and long quiet stretches of one of Point Reyes' most extraordinary estuaries.
Kayak + Connect
Guided experiences for presence, connection, and renewal. Workshops, retreats, and custom group paddles.
Private & Custom
Want the bay all to yourself?
We host private paddles for families, corporate groups, celebrations, and retreats. Tell us what you're imagining and we'll build a custom experience on the water just for you.
Why Kayak + Connect
More than a tour —
a way back to yourself.
Our guides are trained not only in safety and ecology, but in the quieter art of holding space — for wonder, for breath, for the people you came with.
We paddle slowly. We stop often. We believe the best moments on the water are the ones you don't plan.
10+
Years guiding on Tomales Bay
4.9
Average guest rating
6:1*
Guest-to-guide ratio
100%
Leave No Trace commitment
* Guest to guide ratio is 6:1 on night tours and 8:1 on day tours
Guest Reflections
What guests carry home
"The most grounding experience I've had in years. Our guide was warm, knowledgeable, and made the bay feel like a sanctuary."
Maya R.
San Francisco, CA
"Bioluminescence on a moonless night — every paddle stroke lit up the water. I'll never forget it."
David L.
Portland, OR
"We came for kayaking and left with something deeper. The team holds space beautifully."
Priya S.
Berkeley, CA
Ready to paddle?
The bay is waiting.
Questions about which experience is right for you? We're happy to help you choose.