​This is a long overdue shout-out for the Kayak Shack in Morro Bay. We've used them for rentals three times now, and they have become our go-to spot. ​The staff is absolutely wonderful! Always helpful and welcoming. The location is perfect if you're planning to explore the entire bay, and the convenience of having plenty of parking makes the whole experience stress-free. On top of that, their kayak and canoe rentals are very reasonably priced. ​We've had such great experiences here that we will definitely keep using them for all our future kayak outings. One of the best ways to experience Morro Bay is in the water. Highly recommend! read more

Great experience. Love that its launch is out of the busy harbor area with plenty of parking. Kayaks are great. Easy way to get in and out of them and love the service. read more

A Kayak Shack - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Morro Bay, California

The ladies that helped us were amazing. We're beginners and they were so helpful in terms of their recommendations. We had a great time! And whole experience was wonderful. read more

Great place to rent a kayak or canoe, we were there last Saturday afternoon and had a great experience. It's nice that it's a little bit out of the way away from the crowds. The gentleman that was there was friendly and did a great job. read more

A Kayak Shack - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Love this place. The team is so friendly and make you feel welcome no matter your experience. They were also super nice to my dog, Luna. Safety first, they also warn you of any rough water or weather coming so you make it back safe. I definitely recommend it. The sea life is beautiful there with a few spots to stop and explore while you're in the bay. read more

A Kayak Shack - Lunas first time. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Excellent service, guidance and equipment.Anita was an exceptional teacher on what to expect and what to do if we got stuck on a sand bar

Nice chill little place to rent a kayak or canoe and enjoy paddling across Morro Bay. Simple process with friendly staff.

Had a great time kayaking with the fam. There was a bit of a wait due to Labor Day weekend but it wasn't too bad. Very friendly service with clear instructions. read more

A Kayak Shack - Kayaking on a tandem on Morro Bay - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Morro Bay, California

If you are looking for quality kayaks in tiptop shape. A staff that is very friendly and informative, you found the right place. The Kayak Shack, from the owner down to her staff is the best I have ever seen. We had a group of over 60 young men and they us perfectly our group without any problems. I cannot say enough, good things about them. We will definitely be back!! read more

This is the friendliest rental place in the best location. Really love it! Its easy to get to and very easy on and off the kayaks. read more

A Kayak Shack - Getting ready for a relaxing hour on the bay. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Friendly and efficient. We took our dog out and they had a doggie life vest for us to borrow. They have tide times and all the intel you would need for a great time. read more

A Kayak Shack - Tandem kayak - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Perfect experience. They gave great recs on where to go based on the time of day/weather. Clean gear. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices. Def recommend. read more

We had never kayak'd before. Kayak Shack provided all the gear we needed. The staff was friendly and respectful. They instructed us where and where not to tour so that we did not disturb the wildlife. We had a great time. Totally use Kayak Shack! -p read more

The staff were friendly, informative, and attentive! A perfect location for an afternoon kayak, we even saw a group of 10 otters in the bay. Stopped on the dunes to stretch our legs before returning. At a great price too! Highly recommend! read more

A Kayak Shack - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Friendly, quick service to get paperwork done and 5 of us out in kayaks within 10 minutes of arrival, no reservations needed. Reasonable rates, generous allowance of a grace period to get in a few minutes over the 1 hour rental time. Tons of single and double kayaks available, easy in and out. Instructions offered if requested on how and where to paddle, life jackets are various sizes to fit everyone in the group. Love this place! read more

This shack is an excellent value with our tandem 2 hour rental being roughly $30. You can paddle out to the sand dunes which are roughly 15-45mins away depending on strength & wind. Very fun trek to get a unique "deserted island" feeling with the softest sand I've ever walked on. read more

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Super nice gal working there. Gave us some great pointers. Lent me a windbreaker. Fabulous day for a cloudy November Monday

This place was awesome. Reasonable prices and Anita was the BEST so sweet and welcoming! Gave us excellent guidance of where to go and was overall very very sweet. Def recommend this place read more

A Kayak Shack - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Morro Bay, California

The staff was really helpful and friendly. Reasonably priced and easy to get to location.

Easy process to rent a kayak and get on the water. You pay for how long your out there and they have an easy way to get in and out of kayak and good pricing read more

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Awesome experience! Nice equipment, you cover a lot of ground and nice, educational guides! Jennifer was awesome! We learned so much and had a great time. read more

This place is really great! Nice and helpful staff and great kayaks. We loved you could board the kayak off a floating dock and that you are nearer the end of the lagoon. The dunes are really cool and we saw lots of otters! read more

Kayaks were in great condition. The girl working was super nice and very helpful. Beautiful kayaking on the bay.

The staff were great, they have the kayaks you sit in which is so much better than those ocean sit on top kayaks that are usually at rental places, and the mechanism that they have for getting in the kayak was really cool because it made getting in the kayak super easy and getting out super easy. The area is always amazing no matter what and this time of year they have a lot of birds and otters and seals and things to see. I would definitely recommend this company. read more

The staff here were helpful and quick! We were on the water in no time. Very reasonable rates too!

Absolutely fantastic experience. Don't be put off by a long line. They cleared the line in 10 minutes. The staff were ultra-friendly and helpful. This is definitely one of the best kayak departure points because they have a very convenient overhead bar with handles for entering and exiting the kayak. No rolling on and off the dock. Prices are extremely reasonable. Kayak is in good condition. A 2-hour kayak adventure across Morro Bay with a hike across the sand dunes cannot be beat. And if you're going to do it I recommend doing it here. read more

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Kayaks 5/5 Location 5/5 Wildlife 5/5 Customer Service 6/5 Stop what you're doing and go kayaking today! read more

Great customer service!! The young lady and young man who helped us made it so easy!! They were so respectable and so kind! The prices were good too! For $26 for an hour for a double kayak isn't expensive at all!! Had so much fun at this location! read more

Went with my family, and after considering other kayak rentals in the area Kayak Shack had the best prices! I'd only been to the main kayak rentals closer to the Morro Bay so I was worried but they did NOT disappoint. The staff was way way friendlier than any of the other places and their location further down the bay offers a unique experience and more exploration. I'd HIGHLY recommend, and the employees are the sweetest! They need a raise! read more

A Kayak Shack - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Decided to go kayaking in Morro Bay and found this place online with great reviews. We went on a weekday morning, right as it opened at 9AM and the water was pretty empty, save some local paddleboarders. The staff is super friendly and gave us a lot of tips (shallow areas to avoid, go between the cones, where you might spot otters etc). They offer so many types of equipment for rent. Single and double kayaks, paddle boards, and canoes. They also have waterproof bags for purchase. Prices are great. We got two double kayaks, which is $24/hour. The kayaks were in great condition and everyone who goes into the water got a life jacket. It was actually kind of cold (mid 50s and June gloom) and we didn't really dress for the occasion (flip flops, hoodie, light sweater), but honestly you don't really need to. After paddling for 5 minutes, your body will warm up, so we weren't cold at all. I'd advise you to dress warm, but not too warm if you go in the early morning. The views are great: you can paddle up close to Morro Rock or venture further into Morro Bay and try to spot wildlife. The water is clear and in some areas, really shallow, so make sure you don't get stuck like we did haha. We were lucky enough to see three otters slumbering otters from afar before groups of kayakers came through. We finished around 10:30AM and that's when groups of people started coming in. If you want to enjoy the waters by yourself or without big groups, definitely come early because it will get busy (especially trying to rent or return) around noon. read more

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Very friendly, answered all my questions for a first time kayaker. Quick to get us out on the water and provided great guidance. Will return for sure! read more

We went kayaking and SUPing with our 10-12 year old grand children. We had a blast and the person who helped us was super helpful, even suggesting and providing us with an extra rope in case anyone needed a towline! Which one did. Highlight of all of our days. read more

Clean kayaks, friendly/helpful staff, and super affordable rates. I've rented a lot of kayaks, but this has to be one of the more affordable locations with quality kayaks. Because of this, I decided to go on back-to-back days. Even when it was cold and windy, the water in the bay was calm. My arms damn near fell off after all the kayaking, but I had the best time. I can't wait to go back on our next vacation. read more

Great business and a good value. The kayak and life jackets were clean and in good condition.

We arrived early soon after opening at 9 am and had an amazing time! The bay was not crowded at that time and we saw so much wildlife- seals, otters, birds. So peaceful and the prices are reasonable. They charge by half hour when you run overtime, not tye full hour which is great. Recommend read more

We took a 9am kayaking tour through the Kayak Shack, which includes kayaking in Morro Bay State Park and a walk on sand dunes and a beach. We arrived about 30 minutes early to park and use the restroom, but they don't open the gates until 9am, so we walked around the area for 20 mins. We were fitted for life jackets and given a granola bar and sunscreen was available, which was nice. We were not instructed how to get back in the kayak in the event of capsizing, which we've received on other tours we've taken. The tour includes some narration about birds, otters and the 'pirate ship'. I would have liked more narration and less time on the dunes/beach. We did see a few otters and birds. Unfortunately, the day we went, it was so foggy, we were unable to see Morro Rock. :( After kayaking, we were shown some otter pelts and a few other things of interest back at the shack. My main concern was that the seats in the kayak could have been better -- they seemed like they needed replacing and they weren't adjustable for tension. My husband's back hurt for a week afterwards due to the fact the seats weren't adjustable. (He's over 6') We've taken many kayak tours in different places while on vacation and never encountered seats that were not adjustable and looked worn out like these ones. I felt slightly underwhelmed by the tour, but it was pleasant and a nice way to spend time on the water. Note: There are restrooms near the dock and parking area. Make sure you go before you kayak as there are no other opportunities. Free to park. There's a popular restaurant called Bayside Cafe at the Marina that you may want to try after the tour. (When we were there, the wait was too long, we decided not to stay). read more

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Staff was great and really seemed like to care . Water was so calm and so much wildlife to see read more

Great staff, awesome views, and reasonably priced - what more could you ask for. We went for the tandem kayak during our visit. We got a chance to see some sea otters and a glimpse of Morro Rock (it was quite foggy so visibility wasn't great). All in all, a great find after doing a quick Yelp search. read more

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Super friendly and helpful staff. The experience itself exceeded my expectations - such an abundance and variety of birds on the estuary. I was amazed. And we saw several otters as well! read more

A great place to rent kayak close to the estuary. Lots of different sizes and availability. They advice you where to go. The pricing is also very affordable. read more

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