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I've been coming to Aqua Adventures for years, and it's always a 10/10 experience! The staff here are beyond friendly, helpful, and genuinely passionate about making sure you have a great time on the water. Whether you're a beginner or a regular, they treat you like family. They also allow furry friends!!!! The location is unbeatable -- calm, scenic, and full of life. You always see seals while paddling! It's always a peaceful but social vibe out there -- lots of interactive people, everyone just enjoying the water and the moment. The equipment is in great condition, and they always make sure you're set up and ready to go. Aqua Adventures has become a go-to spot for me and my friends, and I couldn't recommend it more. If you're looking to paddleboard in San Diego, this is the place!
They are so patient and explain everything to you! Great prices for the rentals! We had a great time on the tandem kayaks and saw seals and seagulls!
We had a great first experience at Aqua Adventures. After seeing that they were pet friendly, I made the reservation online for a 90 minute tandem kayak session. It was easy to use the website, book and pay for the reservation. When we got there it was crowded so I was happy I made an online reservation. The staff was friendly and helpful. I told the lady that we had a reactive dog and she said she can meet me away from the crowd after I check in. She also gave us a heads up that they do not validate parking and we can park in the dirt lot across the street which saved me $10! After getting to the dock the gentleman there was very helpful. He was able to get both my partner and I on the kayak as well as our scared pup! He was great and professional. There was a large selection of rentals but I am happy we choose the kayak. It was fun to navigate around the bay and we got a workout in. For just $35 we were able to get the kayak rental, life vests and a life vest for our pup. We will def be back!
The rental process was very easy online. We arrived at about 10am on Labor Day and there was tons of street parking. Every employee we interacted with was very nice and accommodating. The bay is very large and we had plenty of room to kayak around. The fact they allow dogs is also a huge plus.
My second time using aqua adventures and both times I've been exceptional. on Saturday we rented paddle boards, but it was so windy that we were not able to make any progress out of the bay. We came back and asked for tandem kayaks. They were offered to us at no additional charge. Hayden was very helpful and accommodating. I recommend bringing your own dry bag with snacks and drinks. You can even up to the beach by Tidal, bar and restaurant and get an appetizer or drink.
We shared great times, celebrating a friend's birthday while spending time in SD. If you have or haven't kayak before, you will love it. Just spend enough time adjusting to the motions and the way a kayak works. Once you do, you will love the exercise, the views, the sights, and the memories. The staff were very friendly and helpful and informative. This particular area and Bay inlet I have never been before, but as long as you get your bearings and adjust, you will be on your way like I did. Just, please remember to be kind to the ocean and the local areas. Enjoy!
This is a hidden gem in San Diego. For $30 you can rent a tandem kayak for 90 minutes. You can't stay home for 90 minutes without spending more than $30! Best deal in town. The people who work here are super chill, and seem to really enjoy their work, the water, the general beach vibe. It is contagious. They treat guests like friends not just random customers. I bring my 5-year-old daughter who loves kayaking, and they all address her with respect and kindness, never dismissive or talking down to her because she is little. I think she admires them and may someday want to work there too! As a Dad, what more can you ask for! We support this local business whenever we have a chance. You should too!
Great place to rent a kayak and go out on the bay. Husband and I made reservations online and got a tandem kayak. Getting there was easy and parking is free on the dirt lot across the street. Once we checked in, we were led toward the dock and a guy helped us get on the kayak (we were also helped in getting off when we were done) We enjoyed our time bobbing around like floating apples then finally moving once we got the hang of it lol. Lots of beautiful sea lions, pelicans and other birds here, so be mindful not to disturb them! It was my first time kayaking so I didn't want to go anywhere wild since I'm inexperienced. I was glad that this bay was kind of small, but do be warned (ESPECIALLY if you're a beginner) there are a lot of boats here! So keep a watchful eye for your safety
We really enjoyed the young woman that waited on us today she was very informative asked if we had kayak before in this particular area. My son has fished here and he owns a two-man kayak himself. Honestly, it's much easier to rent one then put one on top of your truck and that's what we did. The guys out on the dock we're very kind and gentle and helped me sit on the deck lay sideways and get into the kayak. I had no idea that it was going to be like this. I had to have two guys help me get out. They were very sweet and gentle. I know if you were out of Lake it would be completely different but this is not a lake. This is the Bay that is so windy we actually only stayed out from 40 minutes. Very happy that my son was doing all the rowing. Well, just one more thing I can cross off of my Life List. It was a perfect day to go out as weather was wonderful we were really surprised it was cooler than what the weatherman had said. This is definitely a local spot and a lot of really nice Yachts are docked here. The cost was $33 for 2 hours or it might have been two and a half.
Highly recommend doing this when in San Diego, especially if you have a dog. I absolutely love that it's dog friendly here! While you can make reservations online, they also offer walk-ins, which we did for the last time at 3pm. Even though they close at 5pm, the last kayak goes out by 3pm. Upon arrival, I was instructed to sign a waiver through their QR code on your phone. It was quick and easy. Soon enough, we were all suited up with our life jackets, paddles and onto the kayaks. Yes, they even offer life jackets for your dogs. For 1.5hours, it's $25 for a double kayak. It's such a fun experience! They also offer other water activities as well, so options for all.
3 months ago
AMAZING Experience and great costumer service. 10/10 experience with friendly and helpful team members. The cost was also great and the marina was beautiful for the Duffey that we rented. Clean and organized as well. We most definitely enjoyed our girls trip as we celebrated one of our friends! read more
1 year ago
We had the absolute best time! We lived in San Diego for years and never did this. But after 9 years away, we came home to vacation. Don't miss doing the these things if you live here! We took advantage of the Tuesday special (such a great deal!). Awesome that they offered single or double bikes. The guy who helped us was amazing and super friendly. We definitely felt like we were in good hands. Worth every bit of the experience! read more
1 year ago
I've been coming to Aqua Adventures for years, and it's always a 10/10 experience! The staff here are beyond friendly, helpful, and genuinely passionate about making sure you have a great time on the water. Whether you're a beginner or a regular, they treat you like family. They also allow furry friends!!!! The location is unbeatable -- calm, scenic, and full of life. You always see seals while paddling! It's always a peaceful but social vibe out there -- lots of interactive people, everyone just enjoying the water and the moment. The equipment is in great condition, and they always make sure you're set up and ready to go. Aqua Adventures has become a go-to spot for me and my friends, and I couldn't recommend it more. If you're looking to paddleboard in San Diego, this is the place! read more
3 years ago
We had a great first experience at Aqua Adventures. After seeing that they were pet friendly, I made the reservation online for a 90 minute tandem kayak session. It was easy to use the website, book and pay for the reservation. When we got there it was crowded so I was happy I made an online reservation. The staff was friendly and helpful. I told the lady that we had a reactive dog and she said she can meet me away from the crowd after I check in. She also gave us a heads up that they do not validate parking and we can park in the dirt lot across the street which saved me $10! After getting to the dock the gentleman there was very helpful. He was able to get both my partner and I on the kayak as well as our scared pup! He was great and professional. There was a large selection of rentals but I am happy we choose the kayak. It was fun to navigate around the bay and we got a workout in. For just $35 we were able to get the kayak rental, life vests and a life vest for our pup. We will def be back! read more
The rental process was very easy online. We arrived at about 10am on Labor Day and there was tons of street parking. Every employee we interacted with was very nice and accommodating. The bay is very large and we had plenty of room to kayak around. The fact they allow dogs is also a huge plus. read more
2 years ago
My second time using aqua adventures and both times I've been exceptional. on Saturday we rented paddle boards, but it was so windy that we were not able to make any progress out of the bay. We came back and asked for tandem kayaks. They were offered to us at no additional charge. Hayden was very helpful and accommodating. I recommend bringing your own dry bag with snacks and drinks. You can even up to the beach by Tidal, bar and restaurant and get an appetizer or drink. read more
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We shared great times, celebrating a friend's birthday while spending time in SD. If you have or haven't kayak before, you will love it. Just spend enough time adjusting to the motions and the way a kayak works. Once you do, you will love the exercise, the views, the sights, and the memories. The staff were very friendly and helpful and informative. This particular area and Bay inlet I have never been before, but as long as you get your bearings and adjust, you will be on your way like I did. Just, please remember to be kind to the ocean and the local areas. Enjoy! read more
3 years ago
This is a hidden gem in San Diego. For $30 you can rent a tandem kayak for 90 minutes. You can't stay home for 90 minutes without spending more than $30! Best deal in town. The people who work here are super chill, and seem to really enjoy their work, the water, the general beach vibe. It is contagious. They treat guests like friends not just random customers. I bring my 5-year-old daughter who loves kayaking, and they all address her with respect and kindness, never dismissive or talking down to her because she is little. I think she admires them and may someday want to work there too! As a Dad, what more can you ask for! We support this local business whenever we have a chance. You should too! read more
Great place to rent a kayak and go out on the bay. Husband and I made reservations online and got a tandem kayak. Getting there was easy and parking is free on the dirt lot across the street. Once we checked in, we were led toward the dock and a guy helped us get on the kayak (we were also helped in getting off when we were done) We enjoyed our time bobbing around like floating apples then finally moving once we got the hang of it lol. Lots of beautiful sea lions, pelicans and other birds here, so be mindful not to disturb them! It was my first time kayaking so I didn't want to go anywhere wild since I'm inexperienced. I was glad that this bay was kind of small, but do be warned (ESPECIALLY if you're a beginner) there are a lot of boats here! So keep a watchful eye for your safety read more
We really enjoyed the young woman that waited on us today she was very informative asked if we had kayak before in this particular area. My son has fished here and he owns a two-man kayak himself. Honestly, it's much easier to rent one then put one on top of your truck and that's what we did. The guys out on the dock we're very kind and gentle and helped me sit on the deck lay sideways and get into the kayak. I had no idea that it was going to be like this. I had to have two guys help me get out. They were very sweet and gentle. I know if you were out of Lake it would be completely different but this is not a lake. This is the Bay that is so windy we actually only stayed out from 40 minutes. Very happy that my son was doing all the rowing. Well, just one more thing I can cross off of my Life List. It was a perfect day to go out as weather was wonderful we were really surprised it was cooler than what the weatherman had said. This is definitely a local spot and a lot of really nice Yachts are docked here. The cost was $33 for 2 hours or it might have been two and a half. read more
3 years ago
Highly recommend doing this when in San Diego, especially if you have a dog. I absolutely love that it's dog friendly here! While you can make reservations online, they also offer walk-ins, which we did for the last time at 3pm. Even though they close at 5pm, the last kayak goes out by 3pm. Upon arrival, I was instructed to sign a waiver through their QR code on your phone. It was quick and easy. Soon enough, we were all suited up with our life jackets, paddles and onto the kayaks. Yes, they even offer life jackets for your dogs. For 1.5hours, it's $25 for a double kayak. It's such a fun experience! They also offer other water activities as well, so options for all. read more
2 years ago
Not the adventure I was expecting! For starters I was very excited to check this place out. I have been trying to come here for a while but limited to activities due to a recent injury 3 months ago. I thought it would be amazing to do something fun locally besides the busy life of travel and work with amazing Patients. I needed a weekend dedicated to clearing my mind. I visited on Sept 19, 2020 and my experience was far beyond pleasant. When I checked in I was told I was not allowed to park in the Handicapped parking and had to park on the street or across the street. Well I walked up in my medical boot and crutch as my dog sat in the AC inside my car. She said Marina parking only without a care in world. Once I waited to go down to the docks with my dog she said they had me reserved for a single but I booked a Tandem Kayak because I clearly had my dog plus this was booked in advance. Once I got down to the docks I was in for yet another unpleasant surprise. The dock workers were complete not friendly at all. They told me in a rude way to stand behind the line yet two others were standing past the line. They didn't offer a life jacket for my dog and I had to ask. They could clearly see me struggling to get the jacket on and with my crutch but didn't offer to help. They pretty much just slapped the da*n vest on my dog. Not a care in the world. I could have been my usual self which is blunt and arrogant. However, I chose to ignore it. I didn't enjoy my time on the water at all because I was truly annoyed. They also didn't give my instructions on what to look for when I wanted to return. Yet I heard them explaining to others as I was returning. The dock workers truly suck and I plan on dragging the name of the place in the mud because no one deserves that type of treatment. They just lost what could have been great business because I was going to bring a decent amount of people here when my friends and fiancé comes to visit because I enjoy Kayaking. However, that will not happen. I will locate another business with quality customer service that's not ran by a bunch of simple minded lousy miserable individuals that weren't high enough to care about manners. They picked the wrong person to be a jerk towards. The only two people that seemed decent towards me was a girl who asked how was the water and the guy who handed me my ID at the end. Based on my observation, I felt that they were being rude to people of a different demographic. CONGRATULATIONS DOCK WORKERS! YOU JUST EARNED YOUR PLACE OF WORK A 1 STAR REVIEW! read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
This is one of the places we go for Paddle Boards. The front desk here are very Helpful, and even the people at the Deck area who helps with the paddles boards are really nice people. This place is nice for paddle boardings 'coz the waves are calm and not too strong, the only time you get knocked off of your board is probably if there's a boat near by passing 'coz the waves will change and knock you off, but theres always a LIFE VEST provided if you are not a good swimmer or if you don't have good balance. I like this place for paddle boards 'coz there's SEA LIONS to see in this area. We always bring my son's friends here and they always have fun paddle boarding here. read more
I've been to Aqua Adventures many times to kayak around the bay, and I can't remember having a bad experience. A friend and I got a tandem yesterday and even with COVID it's a super chill experience. The staff are all very nice, and there's more than enough of them to get people on the water quickly. Make sure to have a reservation though, especially for weekends. They've become very popular. As for the kayaks themselves, they're all well maintained and easy to use. The bay is usually very calm but also beautiful. Even if you just make it a few hundred yards from the dock you can be entertained by watching the seals play in the harbor (there's always at least 10 hanging out). One downside, you can't use the marina parking lot as of 2020, which was a big bonus in the past. But there's no shortage of street parking and there's a very large dirt lot you can use too. The storefront is like 200 ft from their dock which is very convenient and they have staff to help with launch and recovery. They didn't have it this year due to COVID, but they normally have a fourth of july fireworks event where you can row out and enjoy the Sea World fireworks show. It's awesome and I highly recommend if they do it again in the future. Bonus, they're dog friendly and even offer life vest for doggies if you don't have one. read more
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Easy to book, nice staff, and easy to ride! Super fun. Got to see lots of sea lions, pelicans, and fish! 10/10 would do it again! read more
Wanted to try hydrobiking for the first time. Online booking was really easy and straightforward, as was the check in process. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The tandem hydrobike we rented was in good condition and we had zero issues with it. Most importantly, we had a fantastic time pedaling around the bay fro 90 minutes. We covered far more area than I anticipated. I almost rented the bike for longer than the 90 minutes, but I would say that was the perfect amount of time. We never got bored, but were also ready to be done when the 90 minutes was up. read more
5 years ago
I came here with a meetup group to enjoy some kayaking. It wasn't too expensive at $20 for an hour and a half rental of a single sit on top kayak. I arrived super early to secure the best Princess parking since their parking lot fills up fast on weekend mornings. I scanned the QR code to sign the waiver and paid for the rental after I returned the rental. I did leave a water bottle on the dock and called right away after I got home and they said they saw it on the dock and that someone would bring it up. I called next day and they said that it was probably at the dock still. I called a few days later and they said that nobody had seen it, took my phone number, and never called back. So, keep track of your stuff as they don't have a lost a found system really in place it seems. read more
5 years ago
After booking online we were well on our way to go paddle boarding for the first time. Aqua adventures had a seamless procedure from start to finish: upon arrival we checked in, filled out the waiver online using their qr code, and we were led to the docks where we were given our paddle boards and given instructions and tips on how to use it. Everyone that helped us was very nice and welcoming, from the front desk to the docks. You've got an option to go to the beach or to the bay (that's what we did- I just find going under bridges cool for some reason). They mentioned if you got lost there's a hotel that you can dock to and they will take you back to Aqua Adventures. And a little before our 2 hours were up we simply paddled back to the dock, got off, and were on our way to enjoy the rest of our day. Only hiccup would be the parking, since you can't park on the lot they're directly on, but we had no trouble finding parking on the street. All in all a great experience over here at Aqua Adventures! read more
First off every one of the crew from the store/check-in to the water staff were extremely friendly. We rented the Hydrobikes for two hours and that was plenty of time. I definitely will wake up tomorrow with site legs but every minute was well worth it. Next time I want to wear more water activity clothes and try the kayaking or partner up with a tandem bike. It was a great family fun day. read more
5 years ago
Overall great experience. Easy booking with lots of times and equipment available. Swift effortless checkin, definitely do the waivers in advance. All the staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Beautiful place to paddleboard with the sea lions right next to you! read more
3 years ago
My family and I had such a blast here! We made our reservations online to secure our spots as we didn't know what a Saturday would look like for this place. There was plenty of free parking across the street in the dirt lot. We checked in at the store and were then walked down to the dock where our kayaks were. The staff was super friendly and chill, all good vibes. The greatest part is they're dog friendly so I got to bring my pups! They even provide little doggy vests! It was their first time on kayaks but did so well! Core memory created :) read more
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