I took my boyfriend out to Sooke to rent Hobie kayaks and we had a blast!…read more Allen gave us great suggestions about where we should pedal around and thoroughly explained how to use the kayaks. He outfitted us with everything we would need including a banana to snack on! I felt completely safe the entire time even though I'd been nervous going into it and my boyfriend still felt like he'd had an adventure. We're both from the prairies so seeing sea stars, seals, crab, eagles, and even boats was pretty exciting for us. Excellent fun and we plan to do it again!

My mom and I rented a kayak and went on a guided tour with Allen. It was a wonderful experience!…read moreAllen was informative about the area and shared many stories with us as we peddled around Sooke. The kayaks were comfortable and easy to use. My mom and I were not great at using the oars but Allen was patient and gave us tips to help us! He was entertaining and taught us how to use kelp as a horn! We saw lots of wildlife including some cute seals that we got really close to! We highly recommend this incredible experience to all adventurers and recommend that you go with a guided tour as you will learn much more and get to see more! Thanks for an awesome time, Allen!

Had a great experience with these guys, showed up totally unannounced with no reservations and they…read morehad us out on a kayak within 20 minutes! Even though we told them we had plenty of kayaking experience, they still took the time out to provide some instructional quick tips. Enjoyed the time in this area of Sooke, got out for about an hour and a half, swung by the marina and had some fun meeting new seal friends! Again, dudes working here are awesome, and their rental prices are very reasonable.

My family and I had never kayaked before, but we have paddleboarded - once with a great teacher in…read moreHawaii, and another time with a mediocre, impatient teacher in San Diego. Our kayak teacher, Jared, was fantastic! He guided us with techniques and tips both at the start and throughout the journey, he led us to some beautiful spots where we saw sea stars and seals, and he give us the history of the region. He was also patient and helpful and had a great sense of humor. Highly recommend!

Mike was awesome & his fishing float trip is not to be missed! We caught two king salmon and had…read moresuch a great time! Highly recommend!

This was a fabulous trip. We're so happy we chose OP Raft Co. and had Greg as our captain to take…read moreus down the lovely Hoh River. It was a beautiful day, the river floated us alongside lovely trees and interesting rock formations, past some swifter waters, many channels, but nothing hair-raising, which was just right for us. Greg is knowledgeable and gave us an interesting picture of the river as a changing living things, which he knows as hunter, fishing guide and raft captain. He loves the river and had lots of good stories and was happy to stay quiet when we just wanted to listen. We didn't get wet, but we did wish we had worn our long underwear and had brought some extra layers as the wind on the river was strong in places. We look forward to another float int he future.

Really wonderful experience! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly; we didn't have to…read morepaddle throughout the whole ride, just short bursts whenever she gave the command. The water and the scenery were absolutely beautiful, but your feet do get wet so I recommend bringing water shoes. When you get in the boat initially you do have to wade into the water, so water shoes and rolled up pants definitely make the rest of the ride more enjoyable. Would definitely go again!

We had a super, fantastic time. Though the water was low, we had a great ride. Our guide was very…read moreinformative. She was profesional, energetic, safe and informative. She took us to a tucked away swimming hole with a waterfall to play in. We saw three herds of cow elk, and acutally had to pull off to a beach to let them wade across in front of us. The river and weather were beautiful with a perfect blue sky to top it off. After the run, we stopped at her cafe up the street for dinner, which was also great. Not only was to tour and food wonderful, the staff were all very accomodating. The best customer service, which suites the small town:) We missed our initial kayak time because of road construction on our way from the Hoh campground. No big deal, they said, because they were able to put us on the afternoon tour instead. After the ride, it was getting close to the grill at the cafe to close. So, they called the cook to let us know we were on our way, and they stayed open a bit longer so we could have a hot meal. Next time, we plan to do the lower half of the river. And, hopefully, get in on the day run because there is usually more wildlife at that time.

We had such a great experience renting two kayaks and two stand-up paddleboards! He was super…read morefriendly, organized, and accommodating from start to finish. Everything was ready for us, and he made the whole process easy and enjoyable. We had an amazing time out on the water. Highly recommend, and we'll definitely be back!

Two thumbs up for Nick and a great time on the lake. The equipment is clean and maintained. Nick is…read morekind and knowledgeable. Thank you. We will be back.

Our guide Sarah was awesome! I had such a great time learning to kayak. She was patient and very…read moreexperienced. We followed her to see sea life in the Freshwater Bay. She was very knowledgeable about the kind of rocks, plants and animals in the bay. We were given wetsuits, life jackets and booties. The folks at the front desk were also very nice and accommodating. The couple hours we had on the water was perfect. Not too long, not too short. I fell in love with kayaking here and I'm excited to do it again.

Originally booked the 130pm half day sea kayaking tour online. Received a call the next day saying…read morethe 130pm tour was already full for the next few days (not sure why it let me book online then). But luckily I was able to be flexible and switch to the morning tour (they gave me a day's notice). The staff on the phone said it would be much less windy anyway...which definitely turned out to be true and I was so glad for it bc it would've been chilly otherwise! They're doing great on the Covid safety measures as much as possible. Instead of parking at the office and riding a bus to the bay, they just have you either follow the guide in his vehicle with the kayaks or give you an address/coordinates for your gps. It was easy to keep up with our guide. Everyone wore masks until we got into our own individual kayaks. Very easy to practice social distancing in this setting! The office was very easy to find, right off the highway and even has a winery right next door (and was highly recommended by the host at my inn). Plenty of parking everywhere we went. After a brief safety talk and bit of equipment orientation, we launched from a rocky beach in Freshwater Bay and went out into the Strait of San Juan de Fuca. It was absolutely gorgeous weather - sunny and calm and a perfect temperature. The water was insanely clear! We saw jellyfish and kelp crabs and all manner of birds! We even sampled a little bit of the kelp haha! Our guide, Chris, was so knowledgeable and he made the tour interesting and really fun! There's even a little cave you can swoop through if you have one of the smaller kayaks! I highly recommend you bring sturdy water shoes and waterproof camera!

Thank you, Brandon for the wonderful tour! We as a family are pretty experienced kayakers and the…read morewhole family had a great time! We stopped in Victoria on our Alaskan Cruise and Brandon did a great job taking care of us! Thank you!

My husband was pretty reluctant to go kayaking for the first time in ages, but our Sunset Tour with…read moreKelp Reef actually made him pretty happy. Called in morning of on Sunday and was glad there was still room for bookings. Turned out we were 2 of only 3 on the tour that evening, and Austin happened to be our guide. Because of unpredictable winds we went up the harbour instead of out to open waters, which was a little disappointing to me but ended up being fantastic, with lots of historic/fun facts about Victoria and sightings of a bunch of harbour seals. The 2-hour tour was just right for getting to the Selkirk Trestle and back, and 7-9pm was still the perfect amount of light in mid-August. 100% recommend and looking for a time to come back ourselves!

On my trip to Olympic National Park, I spent some time at Lake Crescent. Wow, Lake Crescent is…read moreabsolutely beautiful. The clear water and the greenery that surrounds it makes it a very picturesque place. It wasn't crowded unlike at Hurricane Ridge. You get a real sense of peace hanging out by the water. The sparkles so purely in the sunlight, and it is as clear as glass. You can look the bottom of the lake pretty easily as long as the light reaches the depths, even though it's super deep. Best of all, there are no biting insects to harass you when you're enjoying yourself. I saw a mother duck and some ducklings paddling around on the lake, super cute. Be sure to check out Marymere Falls nearby. It's a short hike (under 2 miles) with a very picturesque waterfall at the end of it.

Lake Crescent is absolutely the most stunning lake I have been to! Probably the prettiest place I…read morehave ever been to in Washington state! Believe all the reviews about this beautiful place! We parked at Spruce railroad trail head east and walked through the tunnel entrance and from there we took the path to Devils Punch bowl. It's a fairly easy walk. There is a bridge that is very popular for people to jump into the beautiful blue water! Highly recommended! It's so beautiful, my pictures do not capture its beauty! Breathtakingly stunning

Great service and ice cream from Lopez island creamery. I needed a cup of milk for a bottle and…read morethey happily sold me one even though off the menu. Fun selection of water toys and towels as well as chips and trail mix.

This is a standard boat/kayak/paddle board rental place. Definitely on the pricier side. Paddle…read moreboards were $25/hour. And they keep time to the minute. They do have kayaks, paddle boats, row boats, paddle boards etc. the lake is nice but the folks were not the most hospitable. Other than that this is a pretty standard place.