Point Reyes Adventure Co.

Point Reyes Adventure Co. Owned and operated by Liz and Dallas. We're a small business with a large passion for getting people outside. Backpacking, Kayaking, SUPs & Camping Gear Rentals

We have a wide range of knowledge from decades of adventure experience in Point Reyes.

You don't need a calendar to know the seasons are changing in Point Reyes....just listen for the tule elk bugles.From Au...
09/02/2026

You don't need a calendar to know the seasons are changing in Point Reyes....just listen for the tule elk bugles.

From August through October, tule elk are in their annual rut, or breeding season, filling the hills with their unmistakable calls. Those bugles serve as both a challenge to rival bulls and an advertisement to nearby cows. Most disagreements end with nothing more than a vocal exchange, but every so often, two determined bulls will meet antler to antler.

We've been hearing those calls echo across Tomales Bay recently, and it's one of our favorite reminders that another season is unfolding in Point Reyes. 🦌

Last night’s Lunar Eclipse paddle couldn’t have unfolded any better.We launched beneath a thick blanket of fog, with jus...
08/28/2026

Last night’s Lunar Eclipse paddle couldn’t have unfolded any better.

We launched beneath a thick blanket of fog, with just enough of a sunset peeking through to paint the water. As darkness settled in, the eclipse and fog combined to create perfect conditions to see bioluminescence on a night where we normally wouldn’t be able to see it.

Then, almost on cue, the fog drifted away, the bay turned to glass, and the moon emerged just in time for the peak of the eclipse.

On the paddle home, hundreds of birds filled the night sky above us, their wingbeats echoing through the darkness while distant waves crashed far out on the coast.

That was definitely one of those nights we will never forget!

Happy National Dog Day! ā¤ļøšŸ¾It’s hard to believe this little guy has been with us for almost six months.When Zorrito came...
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! ā¤ļøšŸ¾

It’s hard to believe this little guy has been with us for almost six months.

When Zorrito came to us from the streets of Mexico, he weighed just 14 pounds. His back legs barely worked, and for the first few months he didn't shed at all, so we half-joked that maybe we’d somehow adopted a hypoallergenic dog.

Today, he’s 35 pounds, his legs are strong, his fur is VERY capable of shedding šŸ˜‚, and these days he’s definitely more Zorro than Zorrito.

We were originally told he was probably around three years old, but after watching how much he’s grown, and seeing all the goofy puppy behavior come out, we’re pretty sure he’s younger. Or maybe he just never really got the chance to be a puppy before.

Either way, watching him learn to play, explore, trust, and just be a dog has made us so incredibly happy.

Happy National Dog Day, Zorrito! ā¤ļø

There are places that invite you to do more than simply pass through them.On September 19th, from 9am–3pm, we're partner...
08/20/2026

There are places that invite you to do more than simply pass through them.

On September 19th, from 9am–3pm, we're partnering with the amazing local non-profit, In Place and fellow local naturalist and storyteller Claire Peaslee, for a special journey through Drakes Estero. Our paddle will take us from its quiet upper reaches to the place where its waters meet the Pacific.

Along the way, we'll slow down, listen, observe, and explore the many stories held within this incredible estuary, from harbor seals and abundant birdlife to native plants, shifting tides, and the generations of people who have lived in relationship with these waters.

Part kayak adventure, part naturalist exploration, and part invitation to connect more deeply with place.

$225 per person. (Includes local breakfast pastries with a coffee/tea bar at the beginning and lunch on the beach)

We are so excited for this one!

https://pointreyesadventureco.com/calendar

This curious young harbor seal stole the show on our bioluminescence kayak camping trip this past weekend.Harbor seals d...
08/17/2026

This curious young harbor seal stole the show on our bioluminescence kayak camping trip this past weekend.

Harbor seals don't usually come this close, and we always give them plenty of space. But this little one decided to follow us to camp, circled the kayaks, and even tried climbing onto them a few times!

One of our guests later said the most memorable part wasn't how close the seal came...it was locking eyes with a marine mammal.

We have a feeling that's a moment none of us will forget.

Still glowing from our last Locals Only Bioluminescence Tour!We had such an amazing night out on Tomales Bay with a wond...
08/11/2026

Still glowing from our last Locals Only Bioluminescence Tour!

We had such an amazing night out on Tomales Bay with a wonderful group of West Marin folks, and we can’t wait to do it again.

✨ September 8th — just a few spots left!

And we’re excited to release our next Locals Only date:

✨ October 6th | 6–9pm

These nights are for folks who live or work in West Marin and are 25% off our regular bioluminescence tours.

Interested in joining us? Email [email protected] and let us know your connection to West Marin. šŸ’™

Not a West Marin local? We have more spaces available on our regular bioluminescence tours on other dates throughout the season, and we’d love to get you out on the water too!

08/07/2026

It's hard to believe we are already in August!

Looking back, one of the highlights of our summer was partnering with LandPaths for two Teen River Trek expeditions in June.

Together, we paddled from the redwoods to the ocean, winding through gentle riffles like the one in this video, exploring one of California's most beautiful rivers while watching these incredible young people build confidence, work together, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

We feel honored to be part of a program that inspires the next generation to care for wild places. Thanks, LandPaths! We're already looking forward to next year. šŸŒ²šŸ›¶šŸŒŠ

We love seeing bat rays on Tomales Bay and Drakes Estero when we’re out paddling! (Or ā€œsand bats,ā€ as one of our guests ...
08/04/2026

We love seeing bat rays on Tomales Bay and Drakes Estero when we’re out paddling! (Or ā€œsand bats,ā€ as one of our guests recently called them.)

They spend much of their time searching for buried clams, crabs, worms, and other invertebrates. Their incredible senses of smell and electroreceptors help them locate prey that’s completely hidden beneath the mud.

If you’ve ever walked the mudflats at low tide and noticed shallow, bowl-shaped depressions, there’s a good chance a bat ray made them. As they feed, they use their broad fins and their mouths to uncover buried prey, leaving behind these distinctive feeding pits. In the process, they help turn over the sediment, recycle nutrients, and create feeding opportunities for other animals, making them an important part of the estuary ecosystem.

We see them regularly on both Tomales Bay and Drakes Estero, but watching one glide beneath our kayak never gets old…especially in the bioluminescence!

Today was testing day for Waterdogs, and we couldn't be prouder of this year's swimmers!Over the past few weeks, these k...
07/31/2026

Today was testing day for Waterdogs, and we couldn't be prouder of this year's swimmers!

Over the past few weeks, these kids have spent countless hours swimming in Tomales Bay, building confidence in cold water, and in the ever-changing conditions of open-water swimming. The final two classes moved to the pool, where everyone had the chance to fine-tune their technique before today's swim tests.

As the longest-running American Red Cross swim program in the country and the only one held in open water, Waterdogs is a truly special tradition. For generations of West Marin kids, learning to swim in Tomales Bay, and making the swim out to this dock at Hearts Desire, has become one of those unforgettable summer memories. We're incredibly grateful to West Marin Community Services for continuing to invest in this amazing program and for inviting us to be a part of it.

Tomorrow we'll wrap up another wonderful Waterdogs season with the annual beach day, bringing families together to celebrate with food, kayaks, paddleboards, and one more day on the bay.

Congratulations to every swimmer this year. You should all be incredibly proud!

If Waterdogs has been part of your life, we'd love to hear your favorite memory!

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Point Reyes Station, CA
94956

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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