Tribe.net. Local Connections Crystel http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#0226a2a9-ab64-4498-a5c5-d03ce589c832 2007-07-03T05:18:53Z 2007-07-03T05:18:53Z

Love CCK and the Oakland Estuary is a great place for some mellow kayaking.

Crystel 2007-07-03T05:18:53Z Rio http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#c89ebd30-87f0-4450-bb3b-e63745fe8457 2007-05-09T21:23:15Z 2007-05-09T21:23:15Z

I agree, I love CCK ! - great people, and a huge selection of kayaks. I've rented by myself before: they just want to make sure you know what you're doing.

Rio 2007-05-09T21:23:15Z Meredith http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#7cecac0f-1cc3-4b7e-8139-d063343c4c41 2007-05-09T15:18:51Z 2007-05-09T15:18:51Z

I second this, Outback Adventures is a great shop, they have another shop in San Jose. The staff has alot of knowledge and are very friendly. They have some great tours too. Check them out.

Meredith 2007-05-09T15:18:51Z Apollo http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#b6819f77-cfa1-4093-b69e-b695b05482bb 2007-03-25T00:12:55Z 2007-03-25T00:12:55Z

I can't recommend California Canoe & Kayak in Oakland ( www.calkayak.com ) highly enough. I took their Basic Sea Kayaking class in the Oakland Estuary and Sea Kayaking II at their Half Moon Bay location. They primarily stock P&H and Current Designs kayaks. They have a huge selection of all kinds of boats, including used and rental sea kayaks.

Apollo 2007-03-25T00:12:55Z Julia http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#b31a072f-e427-4b5d-9895-93aa0ab461ab 2006-05-03T18:56:39Z 2006-05-03T18:56:39Z

beautiful - so helpful, thank you! I'm really looking forward to my solo week in the wild! Take care! J

Julia 2006-05-03T18:56:39Z $item.owner.firstName http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#88020794-ad10-4d29-a1df-6974842b1774 2006-05-03T15:04:41Z 2006-05-03T15:04:41Z

Yes they do. Kayak Connection for sure does, I am sure Monterey Bay Kayaks since they are right next door do as well. I have been many times solo and it's rewarding and peaceful. check out this website: http://www.kayakconnection.com/ Elaine

$item.owner.firstName 2006-05-03T15:04:41Z Aaron http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#60f54a47-a989-4a25-8384-e6bdd72cd82b 2006-05-03T06:19:34Z 2006-05-03T06:19:34Z

Julia, I just stopped by a kayak rental shop in Marin yesterday after passing by it many times a week wanting to. Its located off Sir Francis Drake, right next to on / off ramps to what MAY be I 101 freeway? I may be wrong about what freeway that its next to. But its also very close to a Ferry stop. Their name is Outback Adventures, located at 12 E. Sir Francis Drake Bldv, Larkspur, Ca. 94939 (415) 461-2222 They apparently to one time rentals for single people as well, that you can take a kayak onto the area around there for hour or longer. Their website is http:www.outbackadventures.com I will probably attend one of their into classes and rent kayaks to try them out, and for pure pleasure of it, sometime soon myself as ive been longing to get onto the water as such. Hope that helps.? - Aaron

Aaron 2006-05-03T06:19:34Z Julia http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#d5e37f67-a958-4197-abf2-8fd2be7a5e9c 2006-05-02T19:27:31Z 2006-05-02T19:27:31Z

back again on kayak rental. I could off course check the respective homepages, but this seems like an a lot more social way of doing it :) Do these companies let a single person rent a kayak for a solo trip? I had problems in NZ a year ago renting alone (it proved beeing impossible and I had to change my plans completely, however the Queen Charlotte Track was quite a nice experience too) and do not want to get into the same situation again. Thanks for advice. Julia

Julia 2006-05-02T19:27:31Z Lisa http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#5d7a69d5-a830-4fae-9012-84c7c5d0ecef 2006-03-01T21:20:24Z 2006-03-01T21:20:24Z

Here is another vote for Kayak Connection - they're great for all abilities and offer a wide range of trips. Good price and informative guides on the area's environment too.

Lisa 2006-03-01T21:20:24Z Julia http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#5aa27c91-d4d9-492f-a3b2-d65092308293 2006-02-27T19:42:31Z 2006-02-27T19:42:31Z

Alan, Elaine, thanks for your advice! This seems awsome - wildlife, channels AND good for a date :) I'm really looking forward to the quiet of the wild as a nice ending of a vacation which starts with a visit to Black Rock City... Thanks! /Julia

Julia 2006-02-27T19:42:31Z $item.owner.firstName http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#bd9e39d4-a794-40e5-a88c-8bce6a3fcd16 2006-02-27T17:48:23Z 2006-02-27T17:48:20Z

I was just going to post this. Kayak Connection is excellent. You can take groups there as well as singles. They have been wonderful to me and I even bought my kayak from them a few years ago. The wildlife is awesome and there are channels to explore. Make sure you go at high tide if you want to explore the channels. Great place to take a date too. And then reward yourself at Phil's Fish Market in town for some great seafood.!! You won't be disappointed.

$item.owner.firstName 2006-02-27T17:48:20Z Alan http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#6ead4d50-9d05-44e0-9c00-2ac863dfa18b 2006-02-27T07:09:49Z 2006-02-27T07:09:49Z

Hi Julia, You could try either Monterey Bay Kayaks or Kayak Connection (I've used both): http://www.montereybaykayaks.com/ http://www.kayakconnection.com/ They're both in Moss Landing (at Elkhorn Slough) in Monterey. I'd definitely recommend you check out Elkhorn Slough - it's a wildlife preserve with huge numbers of sea otters, pelicans, and other critters. I was there last Sept for the first time & definitely plan to go back! If you just want to paddle along the coast, Kayak Connection also has a location in Santa Cruz - I think the water's a bit calmer there, though there isn't as much wildlife. - Alan

Alan 2006-02-27T07:09:49Z Julia http://calikayak.tribe.net/thread/6c315615-868f-4260-9a46-96a95be614a0#88337030-ded3-4b0c-af8f-7153f0705215 2006-02-26T08:29:43Z 2006-02-26T08:29:43Z

Hi all, I'll be in the SF bay area in the beginning of September -06 and would totally love to go kayaking off the coast. Anybody knowing of any rental places? Thanks Julia

Julia 2006-02-26T08:29:43Z