Places to Paddle, Kayak & Canoe in California
Click on the links below to find some of the best places to kayak, canoe and paddle in California. Kayaking and canoeing locations include the Channel Islands, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Point Reyes National Seashore on Tamales Bay, California State Parks, Lake Tahoe Water Trail, Castaic Lake Recreation Area, Dana Point Harbor and information on Whitewater river kayaking.
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National Parks | |
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area - click hereRanger guided kayak tours on Whiskeytown Lake. |
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Point Reyes National Seashore on Tamales Bay, Point Reyes, CA - click here |
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Channel Islands, Ventura California - click hereVisitors may kayak on their own or with a park authorized guide/ outfitter Sea kayaking: Scorpion Beach on East Santa Cruz Island. |
California State Parks | |
California State Parks - click herePaddling on lakes, rivers and lagoons. |
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Lake Tahoe Water Trail - click herePaddle around the 72 mile shoreline of Lake Tahoe. |
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Castaic Lake Recreation Area, Castaic California - click here |
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Dana Point Harbor - click hereDana Point Harbor is in Orange County and located midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, California. Kayak rentals are available. |
Whitewater and Touring Guide for Boaters - click here |
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Whitewater River Guides - click hereInformation for Whitewater River kayaking, canoeing and rafting. |
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