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Kayak Tomales Bay

Marshall, California

5.0/5
based on 1 reviews

Description

Added by Nelson Eng

Kayak Tomales Bay for amazing views of the Point Reyes National Seashore. If you time it right and are paddling at night, you'll also get to experience bioluminescence.

Kayak Beautiful Tomales bay and experience the bioluminescence ecology of the bay. Timed during the lowest crescent of the moon, and starting around sunset, you will paddle into the sunset and wait until it is completely dark, continuing on around the bay to experience the bio-luminescence nature. 

Where to launch

The directions are set for Miller Boat Launch in Marshall, but if you choose an outfitter to with they'll select a launch site for you. 

Outfitter

There are a various outfitters who will include rental and guides.

Notes

If you plan to make this an overnight trip, check out Kayak Camping in Pt. Reyes.

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Features

Kayaking
Bathrooms
Easy Parking
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Lake
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Kayak Tomales Bay Reviews

Fun getaway from the Bay and a change from the usual car camping or backpacking. We rented our kayak from Blue Water, very friendly people. Loaded our kayak with our gear and fresh oyster we got on the way. We set up camp while enjoying freshly shucked oysters and music from our waterproof speaker. There was one group departing n 2 other campers coming in. We pedaled to all the beach nearby. All very beautiful n deserted. We searched for bioluminescent but it was hard to see that night even though there was no moon. In the morning, we saw hammer sharks, rays swimming in the water while enjoying our breakfast.

Leave No Trace

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!

Nearby

Tomales Point Trail

McClures Beach

Marshall Beach Trail

Abbotts Lagoon Trail

Kayak Camping in Point Reyes

Photograph the Cypress Tree Tunnel in Point Reyes