Rentals
Our waterfront location at picturesque Woodley Island Marina features the only dockside kayak rental facility on the redwood coast. Come on down to Dock A and we’ll provide you with the kayaks, canoes, safety equipment, paddles, and PFDs (life jackets) that you’ll need for a paddle on Humboldt Bay. Paddle around Indian Island to see the egret rookery or along the water trails of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. We have both single and tandem kayaks; for families we offer a double-kayak with a drop-in seat in a center hatch for younger paddlers as well as canoes. While we are ideally situated on Humboldt Bay, you are welcome to car-top a rental to a different location (not all cars are suitable). We also offer a “frequent renter” program to keep you paddling.


Kayak Rates 2HR Half Day (4 Hours) Full Day (8 Hours) Week (7 Days)
Single Kayak $25* $40 $50 $200
Double Kayak $35* $50 $60/75FG $275
Fishing Kayaks $25 $60 $75 $290
Canoe $25 $60 $75 $290

* Winter Special:
2 hour single kayak rental $25
2 hour double kayak rental $35

Note: No experience is required to rent sit-on-top or recreational kayaks; however the ability to perform an appropriate self rescue is required to rent a decked sea kayak. If you haven't had an appropriate lesson, we offer a number of options to get you paddling safely! Be sure to wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions and water temperature.

Malibu Fishing Kayaks Available For Rent:
  • Fully loaded kayaks including flush mount, rod holders, tackle crate, anchor, bait bucket, portable cooler and dry bag.
  • Must provide own fishing gear, bait, tackle, and show valid CA fishing license.
  • $60 for a half day, $80 for full-day.
  • Off-site rentals are available with a deposit plus roof rack/tie down rental of $5.00



  • Kayak Fishing Equipment Rates Day
    GPS $16
    Portable Fish Finder $20
    Bait Tank $5
    Wheel Cart $10



    Equipment Rates Day Week
    Wetsuit $5 $20
    Paddle Jacket $5 $20
    Dry Bag $2 $14
    Soft Car Racks $3 $10
    Watch $5 $20
    Binoculars $5 $20
    Frequent Renter Cards: If you go on day paddles on a frequent basis, this card is a great deal. Buy 10 hours for just $100 -- that's only $10/hour and a total savings of $50! You can also bring one guest per outing.

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     Upcoming Events
    Upcoming events for Nov 6, 2011
    Last updated 9:00 am

    Trinidad Bay Whales & Wildlife Tour Sat Nov 12th & Sun Nov 13th 9am-12:00pm $75pp

    HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATES are now available. We customize each one with a personal message from you. Call us to purchase yours today.

    Humboldt Bay Kayak Eco-tour Sunday Nov 20th 10am-noon $45pp. explore Humboldt bay and learn the Natural History

    Thanksgiving week Kayak tours. Bring the family out for some fun on Humboldt Bay tours run daily 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th 10am-noon $45pp (under 15 $35)

    Video analysis of kayak strokes for greater boat control and precision. Nov 18th 9:00am-12:00pm
    $95 ($125 DVD copy incl.)

    Rental shop open all winter by appointment. Waterproof wear, drybag, and map of the bay included with rental





    Be sure to check our Online Calendar for a complete list of upcoming events.
     Latest News
    Nov 6, 2011
    9:30 am

    I recently finished a trip along the desolate \"Lost Coast\" with my friends from liquid fusion kayak. Our goal was to go slow and pick it apart, learning everything we could about the area in the period of seven days. We hiked, biked, and kayaked, seeing the land and water from multiple vantage points. The trip was in part a diversion from our long busy kayak season but mostly a recon mission to scope the area out for future adventures with you the wilderness loving public. We spent our days cataloging plants and animals, sea life, and weather patterns. We immersed ourselves into the environment became one with it. We paddled many miles and landed through big dumping surf waves. We camped on beachheads, in forest thickets, and next to mountain streams. In reality the area of exploration was only a fraction of the entirety of the Lost coast. With future trips already in the works we\'re on our way to becoming the foremost experts and ambassadors to this amazing stretch of coastline. Read our blogs, look at our pictures and video and contact us if the kayaking the Lost Coast is a dream of yours as well.
    -Hawk

    Visit the Humboats Kayaking Forum to read the rest of this article and more.
     Photo of the Week

    Paddler: Hawk Martin (click pic for full photo)
    Photographer: Jeff laxier- Liquid fusion Kayak
    Comments: Jeff Laxier, Cate Hawethorn, and Hawk spent a week Hiking and kayaking the remotest sections of California\'s Fabled lost coast this fall. The beauty of this coast is unrivaled anywhere in the lower 48 and provides a sea-kayaker with the ultimate challenge in testing their skills. Look for trips departing in late summer of 2012



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