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Kayaks at golden hour on Tomales Bay

POINT REYES · TOMALES BAY · MARIN

Guided Kayaking on Tomales Bay — Nature, Connection, and Awe

Guided wildlife paddles, bioluminescence tours, private experiences, retreats, and nature-based connection programs across Tomales Bay and West Marin.

Welcome

Experiences that connect people to nature, to each other, and to themselves

We create experiences that connect people to nature, to each other, and to themselves.

Through guided kayaking, immersive nature experiences, retreats, and meaningful connection, we invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and remember what matters.

For Locals + Neighbors

Community on the Water

Join us for locals' paddles, stewardship days, youth scholarships, nonprofit outings, wildlife and water-safety talks, and other opportunities to connect with the bay and one another.

Fog over Tomales Bay

Our Promise

"To leave guests more grounded, connected, and full of awe than when they arrived."

About Kayak + Connect

Born from a love of the bay and a belief in slow, meaningful experience.

We believe in the power of nature to restore, inspire, and bring us together. Our experiences invite you to be present, connect deeply, and leave with a full heart.

Every paddle is led by a guide 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.

Wildlife + Ecology

A bay alive with
quiet wonders.

Tomales Bay is one of the most ecologically rich estuaries on the California coast. We paddle with reverence — at a distance, with curiosity, leaving no trace.

Harbor SealsSea OttersBat RaysLeopard SharksBioluminescenceShorebirdsJellyfishEelgrass Meadows

Our Community

Rooted in West Marin hospitality

We partner with local lodges, farms, oyster growers, restaurants, and wellness spaces to craft curated stays and experiences across the region.

Stay + Paddle

Local lodges & inns

Oyster Experiences

Oyster Experiences

Tomales Bay farms

Sunset Suppers

Point Reyes restaurants

Wellness Weekends

Wellness Weekends

Retreat centers

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

From the Bay

Moments on the water

Good to Know

Everything You Need To Know, Before we Paddle

A few of the most common things guests ask before joining us on the bay.

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Field Notes

Letters from the bay

Tides, moon phases, wildlife sightings, and quiet reflections — sent monthly.