Never have I ever been treated so rudely as a potential customer as here. Not at all busy, so I went up to the open Dutch door and said I'd like to rent a kayak. Dude inside had a really lousy attitude and softly said to come to the window. As I hesitated a half second to figure out which window he meant, the dude loudly repeated "WINDOW!!!" Yeah dude, it's not hard to show some courtesy to those with dollars to trade. Bad day? Maybe. But not my problem. Thankfully there are other options nearby. read more

Priced per hour after you are finished with your rental. Not the friendliest of service, but a good bay activity. read more

Rock Kayak - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Price was reasonable. We went on a very slow but warm weekday afternoon without reservations. The double kayak on display was quite nice. However the kayak we got was not. For example, the rear seat wasn't strapped in correctly. We beached the kayak and fixed the seat strapping to continue. And there was absolutely no back support on the front seat. If we were to rent from them again we would ask for one similar to the kayak on display. read more

I will not rent kayaks here again. Very surly staff; put a damper on what usually is a fun experience. Unpleasant both coming and going.

The best time! We spent 1.5 hours out in the bay. Our group had 9 so we spent time laughing, enjoying the water, saw some lovely sea otters and sea lions from a distance. Enjoyed the pelicans and other birds! The weather was amazing. (Nov 2024) Not too windy. I brought way too many layers and it warmed up so had to shed them. Overall so relaxing, and so grateful for a lovely kayaking company. The gentleman who helped us was really fun, funny and took all our group photos! I believe his name was Nick! read more

The kayaking is amazing...just find another company. We got there and no one was available. Finally, Gary we learned, walked up. He didn't so much as acknowledge us, and it was a huge inconvenience to even talk to us. when we go to the boats, he dragged out a double, i paid for two singles. My husband told him and he got super huffy. at this point, we assumed he would throw us in and not tell us anythjng. He got real upset when we asked a question. If I hadn't paid already, we would have left. Total d***! Also, didn't give me the dry bags I asked for, I hope he knows that's all the tip he got from me! The rudest person!!!! Dude, I'm sorry you had a bad day, but how terrible can your job be?! read more

Quick and easy for a 9:30am kayak. Wish they had better kayak styled life vests. They had the regular type that rode up while paddling.

What a great experience for my family! I made reservations for a "Half Day Classic" tour through "Central Coast Outdoors". The day we originally reserved was already full and they were able to get us rescheduled quickly. Communication was outstanding. When we arrived, we were greeted by our guide "Ocean Mike". He was very friendly, helpful, and informative during the tour. This was my wife's first time kayaking and she loved every minute. We saw sea otters, seals, and a variety of birds. Beached our kayaks and went on a small hike on the sand dunes. Definitely a highlight of our trip. I would highly recommend taking a kayak tour if you've never been before. You will not regret it. :) read more

There's more then a few choices for kayak rentals in Morro Bay, however if you want supreme customer service from a great family run business, this is the place!! The owner and his staff are wonderful!! This was my 3rd time here and everytime they provide great service and a great product, at very reasonable prices. Thank you Rock Kayak Rentals, I will always come back and I appreciate your services! read more

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Great kayak experience in Morro Bay for a great price. We have used Rock Kayak 2x without issue. Clean and safe equipment; they provide life vests in multiple sizes. Accepts cash or card. Very kind and helpful Staff. The bay is relaxing, no waves, nice to explore/ see wildlife, & safe! Highly recommend for all ages, do not need to be physically fit. We will be back! read more

Rock Kayak - Very peaceful kayak experience. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Here in Morro bay right now. Sadly, the brothers don't own it anymore. My sister and son waited about 30 minutes for someone to show up... they were at their other facility. Not great business as I had called to let the new owners know they had customers waiting. Hopefully the kayak experience makes up for the waiting. read more

First time client and will come back! Took my son for a Kayak & paddle board tour of the bay. The owner was helpful and friendly. Their kayak was in great shape & easy to maneuver. Morro bay is full of SeaLife and had a bit of current but not difficult. We paid only $40 for 1 hr using 2 vessels so you can't beat that deal! read more

Very reasonably prices even without deals/coupons. I like that they provide complimentary dry bags for you to use while kayaking (other places are an extra charge). The paddles and kayaks were in good condition. I suggest coming right at opening in the morning when the water is calmer. Highly recommend Rock Kayak to family and friends! read more

Best kayak rental outfit I have ever rented from! Such cool young guys running the business. Excellent prices. I was out for 2.25 hours and he was going to charge me $15. I knew that wasn't right, so I reminded him I was out for 2 hours and he made it $25. Still so cheap for an unforgettable experience of a lifetime! Kayaking in Morro Bay, CA. I had such an incredible time. It was like being in a David Attenborough documentary. Hung out with two families of sea otters for a long time. Those critters are so adorable and playful! I was watching two adults swimming together wrapped in an otter helix together and aggressively biting each other's faces... then I noticed that there was a skinny pink protrusion from between one otter's legs. Yep, that's right, otters are into BDSM. Multitudes of brown pelicans and you can kayak up 6 feet away and they don't get scared. read more

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Our actual kayaking (the bay, ease, and kayak) were perfect! However, the guy who helped us took an extra dose of grumpy pills. He really gave it the 'ole college try to ruin the experience, but that couldn't get us down! Mother Nature provided by showing up and showing out. read more

The employees were very nice to us. Instructions were straightforward in terms of how to work the kayak. Also, make way for ships and other boats that are passing by and respect the marine life. I think we just met Jerry the otter, he was very friendly! We rented the kayak for an hour, you may add extra hour if desired. They provided us a bag for belongings to be taken with us in the kayak. This activity is a must when visiting Morro Bay! read more

Rock Kayak - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Easy rentals, gorgeous location, Affordable, Great customer service. Had a fabulous time with my three elementary aged boys on two double kayaks. One of my favorite vacation memories. read more

Great staff! They were super helpful. We found this place after another local place wouldn't allow us to bring our small dog on the kayak (with a life vest). Prices are right, and staff was helpful read more

What a great time in the bay yesterday. My fiancé, her mom and myself all went out for a hour. It was great quality of equipment, they were very helpful and nice. I didn't even look at how much it was going to cost and $40 for a hour for a single and a double was perfect. It was a great experience and will 100% be coming back. read more

Rock Kayak - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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The screw on my foot rest suddenly came off and not only I hurt my foot but I also got very scared that I cant make it back as it became very hard to peddle with on one foot only! The worst part is that when I made it back, i was breathless, telling the guy what happened, and his reply was that i shouldnt have put pressure on my feet! I dont know where else i am supposed to be putting pressure. He the said " many people used it before you, and this is happening to you only" i was furious with my foot hurting and i went to speak to the manager and his "making up" was saying he is sorry and telling me that it was on him. He then excused his workers behaviour by saying that he is only 14 and he doesnt know how to handle the situation. Then why dont you employ people who are qualified! He had the attitude that as long as i didnt pay, i should shut up. After he saif he is sorry, i said i am sorry too but this is not only about the money! When i bent down to check my foot, only then he thought to ask me how my foot is and that point i just wanted to leave from this uncivilized, money talks situation. Shame on you. read more

06/20/2022 updated This is our 4th time kayaking with Rock Kayak Company. We kayaked Avila Beach and Newport Beach but this is our favorite. The bay is calm and quite, you get to see sea otters and sea lions, and tons of birds! The Staffs are all friendly and prices are unbeatable! We'll definitely be back again! read more

Very friendly and informative gentleman helped us and we had an amazing time! He offered us a dry bag as where other places charged us if we wanted to borrow one! We went right when they opened and I'm glad we did because it started to get a little hot around 10am. Being a hat and sunglasses if the sun is out! read more

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Super friendly service and reasonable prices! They also give you a dry bag to store your belongings. I've been to a lot of places that charge extra for a dry bag, so having one for free/included in the rental was much appreciated. They have single and double kayaks available. read more

We found the kayaks comfortable and performed well. Riley was very helpful and friendly. The price was quite reasonable, they even let us borrow a dry bag for our valuables. Unlike other kayak rental companies in Morro bay, Rock Kayak provided important details about how to avoid disturbing sea otters and other wildlife; https://www.seaottersavvy.org/viewing-guidelines. The next time we rent kayaks in Morro bay it will definitely be with Rock Kayak. read more

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Pleasant experience! I came with a group of 5 and we got 2 doubles and 1 single kayak. When we got there they went over all of the instructions with us and provided us with our life jackets. They were helpful and very nice. We were able to kayak for a while! It's a fun activity to do with friends or family! Highly recommend this place!! read more

Great last minute decision! These guys are quick, professional, give you the pertinent information without the fuss! The best kayak, SUP rental in Morro Bay!! read more

Great kayaking and everyone is so helpful. Great tips on where to go based on tides and weather. Our daughter has a disability and the owner was so caring and helpful! We love it here and highly recommend it. read more

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Here's a terrible kayak joke: Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were getting cold so they decided to light a fire in their boat. It promptly sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too. Ahem. Yeah. Fortunately, a visit to Rock Kayak is far from terrible. The guys working here were really friendly and explained basic kayak maneuvers, how to work the stabilizer fin, where the notional boundaries of the bay are, and which way the currents were flowing. They gave us dry bags for our electronics, helped us into the water, and then we were off to enjoy scenic Morro Bay with all of the following: Seals - there's a platform not too far from shore where a ton of them are lounging around Morro Rock - you can get pretty close to it on the water Boats - always fun to look at The other side of the bay - beach your kayak on the sandbar on the other side, and enjoy the soft sand, scenery and solitude Rock Kayak is pretty much where Google Maps says it is. Find the "Kayak Rentals" sign on a yellow building, follow it towards the ocean, and find stairs leading down to the landing below. Here's a price comparison of Rock Kayak with Kayak Horizons, another popular rental place that's 0.2 miles away: Rock Kayak: Single kayak: $12 first hour, $8 each additional hour Double kayak: $20 first hour, $8 each additional hour Kayak Horizons: Single kayak: $12 first hour, $8 each additional hour Double kayak: $18 first hour, $10 each additional hour As you can see, it's the same cost for a single. For a double, Kayak Horizons is cheaper for the first hour, but after the 2-hour point Rock Kayak becomes cheaper than Kayak Horizons. Each additional hour is split into 15-minute intervals ($2 per every 15 minutes). Happy kayaking! And keep fire away from the boat. read more

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I called the owner but no reservations are required. Nice man. Happy to serve you. We got a double and a single kayak and kayaked for about 90 minutes. Great activity for pre-teens and teens to get out and see nature up close! read more

Rock Kayak - Seals photobomb! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Found this place because of Yelp Reviews and I can honestly say Rock Kayak was a 5 star experience. We went with a group of 7 with 4 of them being in their late 60s. The owner made sure everyone had an easy time getting in and out of the Kayak and gave everyone excellent advice on where to go so you could ride the currents. These kayaks are very stable and are very comfortable with a back rest. I will be back and highly Recommend ROCK KAYAK! read more

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Great experience all around! We didn't have a reservation, but Tony was able to set us up with a double kayak immediately. Crew was helpful and the bay was gorgeous. Pricing is very reasonable too, roughly $25/hr for the double. read more

Rock Kayak - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Great staff - very friendly and helpful. This is the best way to get close to the sea otters and the sea lions. read more

Rock Kayak - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Rented a double kayak and it was so much fun. The staff were super cool and made us feel very comfortable. Prices were competitive and the area to paddle around was great - especially near the shoreline and seals. read more

We had a lovely experience kayaking with Rock Kayak. The boats were clean, the service was fast, and it was fun to see Sasha the Shitzu who celebrated her birthday. read more

This guy is super easy to deal with and really wants you to have a good time. Prices very fair and he provides a dry-sac for your gear. Boats & equipment are kept in very good condition. If you need a Kayak or Paddle Board check them out. They also let you go up on the beach on the peninsula, my son enjoyed exploring there as well. read more

Rock Kayak - Morro Bay seals taken from Kayak from Rock Kayak - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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We double kayak and the service was amazing sweet guy! The water in the morning is the best! read more

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So sad to see such a great business go down hill staff isn't as joyful as the others were. Service is a lot slower than it used to be.

What a great experience! We dropped by for some Saturday afternoon fun. The staff here is so friendly and helpful. They let us know what conditions to expect in the bay and guidelines on how to safely observe wildlife. They encouraged us to explore in one direction so that when we came back to return the kayaks, we'd be going with the current rather than against it. We spent a lovely hour watching the otters and sea lions. We explored the sand bar across from the Morro Bay rock. The sand there is powdery soft and there are tons of seashells and sand dollars. Upon return, the guys helped us out of the kayaks just as kindly as they helped us get in and situated for our adventure. read more

My daughter and I rented a double kayak from this place, and we were very impressed! The rental process was super easy, and the customer service was excellent! Ryland (sp?) was super helpful, informative, and engaging. I would definitely recommend this business and rent from here again! read more

Very friendly employees! My son and god sister rented kayaks. They had an amazing time in the harbor.