Paddle to a quiet island for a picnic, hiking, and coastal exploration
Paddle Deer Harbor at night and look for glowing plankton
Paddle Orcas Island’s north shore to remote Point Doughty
Cruise the San Juan Islands on a private whale and wildlife tour for up to 6
Quiet-coast paddling and a guided island lunch stop
Learn sea kayaking as you explore the Salish Sea coastline
Paddle sandstone shores and pause for an island lunch
Paddle into dusk with guided instruction, tandem kayaks, and waterfront wildlife viewing
Paddle coastal waters with a naturalist guide and watch for marine wildlife
Paddle after sunset with a naturalist guide and look for bioluminescent waters
Paddle Fort Worden’s shoreline with mountain and island views
Paddle Fort Worden's shoreline with mountain views and Port Townsend waterfront access
Savor golden-hour views and wildlife on a relaxed 2-hour evening cruise
Slow down and enjoy an easygoing cruise through the San Juan Islands
Paddle to Yellow Island in small groups and see seasonal wildflowers on a guided kayak tour
Paddle Orcas Island’s north shore at dusk and watch the sunset from the water
Paddle Orcas Island at sunset as bioluminescent plankton light the water
Paddle Larrabee's shoreline after dark and look for bioluminescent glow
Search for whales and marine wildlife on the Salish Sea
Paddle into sunset colors and look for wildlife with a naturalist guide
Paddle after sunset and look for bioluminescent glow
Clarity is geology, not luck: quartz sand, seagrass filtration, and how close the Gulf Stream runs. Thirteen beaches, and the trade-off each one asks of you.
Florida issues no boating license at all. What the marina checks is a safety education card, and whether you need one comes down to one date: January 1, 1988.