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    Live Love Paddle Austin Kayak Tours and Rentals

    4.7 (612 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Michelle G.

    We had a great time paddling on Lady Bird Lake (aka Town Lake) in downtown Austin, with Live, Love, Paddle! Friendly, helpful staff, and I love that if you go slightly over your hour, you don't get charged for another full hour - they charge in 15 min increments. This is different than any other kayak rental we've ever experienced. There's a lovely cove /island area near the launch point where we saw lots of wildlife - tons of turtles, a blue heron, a green heron, and some ducks. It was really a great experience!

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    great!!! highlight of our Austin vacay. Last year we came and did the bats and we knew that no matter what we wanted to go again.

    Amanda C.

    Signed up for the bat tour and it did not disappoint!! John was a great guide and very approachable and friendly! Great storytelling throughout the tour with fun facts! I'd highly recommend this if you want to be in awe of the 1.5 million bats that Austin's known for! A good 3 hours out and back. Be aware that there are large amounts of moss/seaweed/plantlife that can get stuck on your paddle but it is easy to remove if you dunk in the paddle and back out.

    Skyline at night!

    The guides were really helpful in getting us all into the kayaks and helping those who have never kayaked. They were also very knowledgeable about the bats and provided a ton of information on the mating and migration process. This was a really fun adventure and I am really glad we did it!!

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    Great place to kayak, with views of nature and the Austin skyline. It's extremely affordable as well - highly recommended!

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    The man's attitude was off putting to my sister and I. He was unnecessarily loud and domineering until hubby walked in.

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    Casey V.

    Great pictures! Thanks for the review! Glad you enjoyed the tour!

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    3 days ago

    The guides were knowledgeable and engaging. The trip was organized. Photo opportunities were fun.

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    Casey V.

    Awesome photo! Thanks for sharing and for the good review!

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    15 days ago

    Very nice staff and plenty of parking. Great vibes. Standard kayaks and paddles boards

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    27 days ago

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    2 months ago

    This was an amazing experience from start to finish. Staff was professional and friendly. Highly recommend!

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    2 months ago

    Super kind, efficient experience. I love how they meter their timing - this just seems like a business that has their priorities in line.

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    Casey V.

    Thank you Ava! So glad you joined us and thanks for the review!

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    26 days ago

    So fun and easy! The area is not super crowded and very peaceful. They also help get you in and out of the kayak :)

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    4 months ago

    John was amazing I recommend doing this if you're visiting Austin! Thank you to everyone that made the experience amazing

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    2 months ago

    Everyone at Live love Paddle is super friendly and helpful! Enjoyed the time with friends on the water

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    Casey V.

    Wonderful! Hope to see you again soon!

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    4 months ago

    Super fun experience! Staff was so helpful and made us feel very welcomed. Definitely will highly recommend Live Love Paddle!

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    Casey V.

    We truly appreciate it Anna! Hope to see you another time!

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    Casey V.

    Thanks for the review! We look forward to seeing you again!

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    Casey V.

    Thanks for the review and great photo!

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    5 months ago

    Great time! Loved all the wildlife we saw. Perfect Sunday activity. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

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    Casey V.

    Thanks for the review and recommendation!

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    3 months ago

    Great information shared, perfect spot to stop and see the bats, and a gorgeous Austin skyline to take in for the kayak trip back!

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    3 months ago

    Great guides, great views and very cool bats! Definitely appreciated the bat pre-flight details on the history of the bridge and the bats.

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    Ask the Community - Live Love Paddle Austin Kayak Tours and Rentals

    Can 2- 16 year olds rent paddle boards without an adult with them?

    Kai, thank you for asking. Two 16-year olds can rent from us, as long as a parent or legal guardian does their waiver for them, which can be done in advance. Our waiver can be found at livelovepaddle.com and is under the "ABOUT" section at the top… Read more

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    I signed up for the bat tour by myself and Dan made sure everyone felt safe and our questions were answered.

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