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    5.0 (104 reviews)
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    Erin R.

    We did the sunset tour with John and I cannot recommend it highly enough! Saw harbor seals, a sea otter or two, pelicans, herons, cormorants, and fish. We were lucky enough to get a fairly clear sunset at the dunes, which was amazing, before the fog closed back in for the paddle back to harbor. He has so much local knowledge (including what's going on with iconic smokestacks). We will definitely do this again when we come back next year.

    Morro Bay
    Nik N.

    So this morning looked brutally foggy, my daughter even asked if we would see anything but on our third tour, this time with Bonnie, the views and wildlife did not disappoint. Bonnie is really great with kids, you can tell she is a great mom. She was very informative and offered different information and facts about the estuary than we had heard before as well as a new route. We saw our first bat ray, lots of seals and otters, tons of birds too!

    Protected waters
    Jessica C.

    What an amazing tour and seamless booking process. John answered my questions and booked us a tour for that weekend (March 2021). We were a party of four with two adults and two kids (ages 6 and 8). The communication was superb, John called us and arranged an early start time in order to beat the winds. On arrival, Mandy greeted us and filled us in on the day's weather. We actually had a negative tide that morning but Mandy took us through the bay and provided knowledgeable insight. She cautioned us and guided us safely through the shallow waters. She tailored the tour to our kids and made it exciting and fun for them. We saw the oyster farm, a tiger shark, seals, an otter, and went tide pooling in our kayaks. We made a stop at the dunes and the kids LOVED it. Bring sleds or bogey boards, we totally forgot to. The tour was pricey, but the service/guide during the weather made the tour worth its weight in gold. The tour included water and a light snack. Bring water shoes, light clothing that can get wet. They did provide a jacket for my husband (he forgot his) and provided lap blankets for the whole party.

    Seals!
    Leslie R.

    Our kayaking excursion on Morro Bay exceeded every expectation! I was traveling alone with my two young boys (4 and 8 years old) and wasn't sure if it was even possible to get out on the water, but Central Coast Outdoors made it easy. John responded promptly to my email and offered to set up a reasonably priced private tour. He recommended going out early to avoid the wind that was predicted that day, and conditions ended up being perfect. Virginia was our guide, and it was so nice to have someone knowledgable navigating us to the best spots. We saw several mama and baby seal pairs on the shore, and then some came out to our kayaks to say hello! It was magical. Virginia also shared all sorts of interesting animal facts that we have continued to talk about days later. This family-run company clearly prioritizes providing a great experience to their customers. Our tour was the highlight of our vacation, and we will be back on future trips to Morro Bay!

    Morro Rock
    Charles D.

    Really great place for kayaking. They do other activities as well but we have gone on three guided kayak paddles with them and we were impressed with the guides each time. Very patient and informative. Would like to try the "sunset paddle" next time.

    Kathy P.

    We had an amazing time on our sunset paddle with Katharina! Our party consisted of an 11 year old, 2 adults, and our mother (late-60s). We were joined by another couple out this trip as well and Katharina did an amazing job catering to everyone's kayaking experience levels while still ensuring we all had a great time. We learned a ton about wildlife and had the privilege of seeing a ton of birds and some seals in the bay. The sand dunes were beautiful and allowed for a great view of the sunset. There was quite a selection of drinks and snacks offered. On the way back we were able to see the stars come out and finally when we got back to the dock we were able to see the moon. Overall an amazing experience for all of us. We really loved having Katharina as a tour guide. Can't wait to come back again!

    Devette J.

    We had a wonderful time for our sunset kayaking trip. Although the weather didn't corporate, so we didn't get to see the sunset because the fog was so thick. Our guide Mandy, made our trip so worth it, even without the sunset. We saw sea lions, baby sea lions, pelicans and a bird sanctuary. She describe the local area and the oyster shelf on the banks of the ocean. Mandy gave a brief summary of her background which included her many years of kayaking in Florida, California and participating in the olympics. She was a wealth of information. Mandy was so personable and easy to talk to. We had the option to go the designated spot or keep paddling around the bay. We all decided to continue to paddle around the bay. She had so much patience with us newbies. We had a baby sea lion follow us for a while. After all said and done we would love to kayak again with Mandy and see the sunset. Thanks again for a special day and a great conclusion to our trip.

    Kayak shack!
    Patrick S.

    The Kayak Shack was the highlight of our day. Our guide was exactly what you'd hope for. He was informative, good humored and kept the tour at a steady pace.

    Kevin S.

    Half day kayak trip in Morro Bay. Saw seals, an otter, tons of birds. Dave and Heather were awesome.

    Jen L.

    I went on a guided sunset kayaking tour with Mandy, the tour guide, and had a great time. Before heading out, she gave a brief lesson on how to paddle and maneuver the kayak . The weather wasn't very cooperative (extremely windy resulting in white caps on the water & a bit of rain) so our tour was modified. Instead of going out into the middle of the bay, we kayaked close to shore to avoid the choppy waters. I very much appreciated her concern for our safety and offering us the option of cancelling or modification. Mandy was very knowledgeable about the history of the land and the animals that we saw (egrets, blue heron, cormorants and a lot of other birds, a momma otter and her baby). We still had our wine, cheese and crackers, which were delicious, and Mandy took us on a land tour around the area. The next time I'm in the area, I would book with them again.

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