Wildlife Day
Tours.

The bay is alive in every direction: harbor seals surfacing in the distance, pelicans gliding low over the water, shorebirds moving with the tide, and eelgrass beds sheltering the small, hidden life of the shoreline.

Wildlife Day Tours are slow, guided paddles for people who want to experience the water with attention, respect, and curiosity. We move at an easy pace, pausing to observe birds feeding, seals resting, rays moving through shallow water, clouds crossing the hills, and light shifting across the shoreline.

This is not a rush-through tour. It is an invitation to slow down and notice.

We begin with a warm welcome, paddle and safety orientation, route overview, and wildlife etiquette. On the water, the group moves at a relaxed pace through sheltered areas, shoreline edges, eelgrass habitat, quiet coves, or calm open stretches, depending on conditions. We pause for wildlife viewing, photos, water breaks, and moments of stillness before returning gently to shore.

Curious adults, families, friend groups, first-time paddlers, locals, visitors, nature lovers, and anyone who wants to spend meaningful time on the water.

No prior kayaking experience is required. These tours are beginner-friendly and designed to feel safe, welcoming, and accessible.

Children ages 7+ are welcome on daytime tours when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Younger paddlers may be placed in tandem kayaks with an adult depending on conditions, size, comfort, and guide discretion.

Beginner-friendly. We paddle at a relaxed pace and adjust the route based on wind, tide, group ability, and guest comfort.

Stable tandem and single kayaks are available. Tandem kayaks may be recommended for children, nervous paddlers, or guests who prefer additional stability and support.

Please let us know about any mobility considerations when booking. We are happy to talk through what is possible and help design the safest, most comfortable experience available.

Possible sightings include harbor seals, brown pelicans, cormorants, egrets, herons, osprey, gulls, shorebirds, leopard sharks, bat rays, jellyfish, and other marine life. Sightings are never guaranteed. We observe wildlife from respectful distances and avoid disturbing resting, feeding, nesting, and pupping animals.

Comfortable quick-dry layers, a windbreaker or light jacket, sun protection, hat, sunglasses with a strap, water, snacks, and shoes that can get wet. Bring a towel and change of clothes for afterward. Kayaks, paddles, PFDs, basic dry storage, and guide support are provided.

You may get splashed, and feet may get wet during launching and landing.

Routes may change because of wind, tide, fog, wildlife, group ability, or guest comfort.

Private wildlife tours are available for families, schools, retreats, teams, and special occasions.

Tell us about mobility considerations before booking so we can discuss the safest available option.

Every paddle is led by trained guides with experience in local conditions, guest support, and on-water safety. Before launching, we review paddling basics, safety expectations, weather, tides, and wildlife etiquette.

We keep group sizes small, paddle with respect for the bay, and adjust routes based on real-time conditions. Forecasts are advisory; actual conditions on the water guide our decisions.

Our approach is rooted in Leave No Trace principles, wildlife protection, and care for the living shoreline.

Your safety, and the bay's well-being, come before everything else.