Trips

CCK Paddling Club
Pillar Point Tour: Half Moon Bay
Moonlight Kayaking: Jack London Square
Sanctuary Trip: Pillar Point
Bair Island (Redwood City)
Elkhorn Slough (Monterey Bay)
Kelp Beds & Sea Otters (Santa Cruz)
Baja California: Espritu Santo Island
Elba Island (Italy)
Private Pillar Point Tour
Private Oakland Estuary Trip

Sea Kayak Classes
Bay & Beyond

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California Canoe & Kayak Paddling Club    $150
        
Join CCK staff for guided social paddles and trips, or use your Club discount to continue with our class progression! The CCK Paddling Club is the best way to get out on the water and keep paddling in a fun and supportive environment. Club membership is good for 12 months; includes weekly club paddles, monthly full moon paddles (on Lake Natoma), 20% off classes, trips and rentals (some restrictions apply), and access to retail bargains!
Call any CCK Location to sign up for the club and start saving today!
$150 for annual membership. Only $100 if you have taken our Beginning Sea Kayaking Class with within 30 days.
Prerequisites: Beginning Sea Kayaking (or equivalent) for single kayak; novices may paddle in a double kayak with an experienced friend on Moonlight trips or other similar programs.




Pillar Point Harbor Tour    $49
                 

Kayaking is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the natural setting of the lovely coastside region of Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. Get up close and personal with harbor seals, marine birds and other wildlife.
Prerequisites: No previous experience is required for double kayak; Beginning Sea Kayak (BSK or equivalent) for single kayak. The minimum age for the Harbor Tour is 14 years; children under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Upcoming Dates:
05/25/08     06/29/08     07/05/08     07/20/08     08/02/08     08/17/08     09/01/08     09/13/08     09/28/08    



Moonlight Kayaking: Jack London Square    $49
                 

Moonlight paddling is enchanting! The water is calm and glassy on the Oakland Estuary and the city lights add to the ambiance. We enjoy a leisurely pace as the sun sets and the moon rises, illuminating a delightful evening.
View photo gallery!
Prerequisites: Beginning Sea Kayak (BSK or equivalent); novices must paddle in a double kayak with an experienced friend. The minimum age for this trip is 14 years; children under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Upcoming Dates:
05/17/08     07/18/08     08/16/08     09/13/08    



Sanctuary Explorations: Pillar Point    $49
                 

This special field excursion is conducted with the cooperation of the Gulf of the Farrallones National Marine Sanctuary Association. We encounter harbor seals, sea birds and the local fishing fleet from a water-level vantage. First time kayakers and experienced paddlers are welcome!
Prerequisites: No previous experience is required for double kayak; Beginning Sea Kayak (BSK or equivalent) for single kayak. The minimum age for this trip is 12 years (double kayak with adult partner); children under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Upcoming Dates:
06/14/08    



Bair Island - Corkscrew Slough    $89
                 

Join us for an exploration by sea kayak of Bair Island and Corkscrew Slough! Launching from the public boat ramp on Redwood Creek in Redwood City, we cruise through a paddler's paradise of intimate waterways and tidal marshes within a national wildlife refuge. This is a fun day of easy paddling in a spectacular, calm-water wonderland right in our own backyard!
Read SF Chronicle article about Bair Island!
Prerequisites: Beginning Sea Kayak (BSK or equivalent) for single kayak; novices may paddle in a double kayak with an experienced friend. The minimum age for this trip is 14 years; children under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Upcoming Dates:
05/31/08     06/15/08     07/13/08     08/23/08     09/27/08     10/18/08    



Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Journey    $109
                 

The marsh habitat of Elkhorn Slough in Monterey Bay is one of the best places in North America to combine a day of quiet water paddling and wildlife viewing. An amazing variety and abundance of animals call it home: sea otters, harbor seals, herons, egrets, hundreds of pelicans and thousands of sandpipers. Our trip leader for this wonderful tour is naturalist and kayak guide par excellence, Greg Meyer.
Note: September 22, 2007 trip starts at 1:00PM, finishes at 7:00PM; this is a special Fall Equinox Sunset trip!
All trips launch from the Kirby Park boat ramp.
Photo Gallery of Slough Wildlife
Prerequisites: No previous kayaking experience required for double kayaks; BSK for single kayak.

Upcoming Dates:
05/31/08    



Kelp Beds & Sea Otters (Santa Cruz)    $109
                 

Within the protected waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the sea abounds with marine life. We typically spot sea lions, harbor seals, otters, and a myriad of marine birds around the kelp beds. This trip is ideal for the adventurous beginner who wants a taste of coastal kayaking. Our trip leader for this wonderful tour is naturalist and kayak guide par excellence, Greg Meyer.
Prerequisites: No previous kayaking experience required for double kayaks. Sea Kayaking II (or equivalent) for single kayak.

Upcoming Dates:
06/08/08     07/26/08     08/31/08    



Baja California: Espiritu Santo Island   
        

Call to check availability and reserve space: 800-366-9804

Experience the joy of paddling in Mexico's Sea of Cortez with California Canoe & Kayak! Our 4 day expedition to the extraordinary Isla Espiritu Santo is a wonderful sea-kayaking vacation. If you have a limited amount of vacation time, this itinerary still allows you to get out and fully enjoy Baja California's most beautiful island. Aside from kayaking in crystal clear warm water, we have plenty of free time for hiking into the interior of the island, exploring canyons with amazing rock formations and fascinating plant life, and snorkeling each day to marvel at one of the worlds most diverse "natural aquariums".

Departures available winter, spring and fall from ONLY $550!
View complete 2008 trip schedule, itinerary, and prices here.

Trip cost includes: Certified, bilingual naturalist guides; single and/or double kayaks, all kayaking gear; camping equipment; transportation to and from your hotel in La Paz to the island; all meals and beverages during expedition. To make your kayaking vacation more comfortable and safer, a motor boat is utilized each day to carry all the camping gear and provisions - allowing you to paddle light, empty kayaks!

Prerequisites: No previous experience is required for double kayaks; Beginning Sea Kayak (BSK or equivalent) recommended for single kayaks. The minimum age for a "Family Trip" is 6 years (children ride in double kayaks with a parent).
Future Dates To Be Announced




Elba Island, Italy    $1949
                 

Sea Kayak Italy and California Canoe & Kayak have teamed up to offer a wonderful sea kayaking exploration of the picturesque and historic island of Elba, Italy! This is a unique adventure-travel opportunity using local guides, at a great price.
Trip price includes:
" Seven nights at the Hotel Yacht Club in Marciana Marina.
" Ground transportation by private car from and to the ferry in Portoferraio, and to kayaking and hiking destinations on Elba.
" Closed-deck kayaks and all paddle gear.
" Double kayaks available.
" English-speaking guides.
" 7 dinners at local restaurants featuring regional cusine
(Airfare to Italy and transportation to Elba Island not included.) View trip photo gallery!
Prerequisites: Beginning Sea Kayaking class, or equivalent.

Upcoming Dates:
09/08/08    



Private Pillar Point Harbor Tour    $59
        

California Canoe & Kayak offers an easy introduction to sea kayaking for your private party or business group. This is a great way to get outside and enjoy the natural setting of Half Moon Bay. (For corporate groups, ask us about the many excellent conference facilities available on the coastside.) After the kayaking, visit one of the fine restaurants in the area, or head to a coastside B&B for a great overnight retreat!
3 person minimum per departure. Weekends available by appointment. To reserve space, please call 800-366-9804.
More about CCK in Half Moon Bay
Prerequisites: No previous experience is required for double kayak; Beginning Sea Kayak (BSK or equivalent) for single kayak. The minimum age for the Harbor Tour is 14 years (an adult may paddle with a child in a double kayak); children under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Upcoming Dates:
08/04/08    



Private Oakland Estuary Trip     $59
        

For private parties only, California Canoe & Kayak offers an easy introduction to sea kayaking on the tranquil Oakland Estuary, where the water is warmer and the weather is milder than the open San Francisco Bay. You'll enjoy exploring this historic waterfront with its quaint houseboats and old maritime ambiance.
3 person minimum per departure. To reserve space, please call 800-366-9804.
Prerequisites: No previous experience is required for double kayak; Beginning Sea Kayak (BSK or equivalent) for single kayak.The minimum age for The Oakland Estuary Trip is 14 years; children under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Upcoming Dates:
05/17/08