On a recent anniversary in and around Tomales Bay we had the pleasure to rent kayaks from Blue…read moreWaters Kayaking. Highly recommended! I flakily started to reserve kayaks from here in advance of arrival but went IRL instead and am so glad I did as the crew we met are all so helpful and friendly. As bearish types we felt so welcomed and not at all shamed for asking about larger sized flotation devices, or for being queer. Only realised after that they were probably tired from all the early birds returning equipment, so I'm even more impressed with how great their service was. Anyway, we rented 2 kayaks at very reasonable prices for half a day compared to locally, and then were shown how to put them on our little car. It felt totally secure which gave us confidence they'd be fine on the return too. And off we went. The folks at Blue Waters recommended a beautiful area near Marconi on the east shore which was so perfect, thank you for that. We got to see the oyster farming there and plenty of incredible wildlife, like otters and jellyfish (see photo). Mostly it was just a great spot to paddle about in Tomales Bay getting some excellent peace and quiet. Checking the kayaks back in was super easy, although I wish I'd seen the 3 women who helped us initially to say thank you in person. They are who will keep me coming back to Blue Waters Kayaking in future. Such an excellent anniversary!

Eric led our tour on September 18th and our group was maxxed out with the most amount of people he…read morecould take in a single tour. He was awesome at making us feel prepared and his sense of humor really helped everyone feel at ease. I was especially impressed of how he helped 2 guests who were clearly scared of the kayak flipping over during the tour, primarily by being a calm, patient guide. I would definitely go back to him! Overall, our group was blessed to be out there on an overcast night, which allowed us to see a lot of the bioluminescent silhouettes of fish that swam under and around us throughout the tour.

Dallas and Liz were wonderful to work with. We rented kayaks from them for a family trip with…read morelittle kids and felt supported and energized by them the entire time. Their knowledge of the area is engrained and you really feel like you're tapping into the spirit of the area. 100% recommend supporting this small business

Went with my husband. Really enjoyed our time there…read moreDefinitely would be back. Just a great place and the fresh air was exactly what we needed

Great place to launch out for some fun in the sun on the water. $5 to park, machine takes cards…read more Bathrooms are clean, and parking lot fills up quick. We were in the water by 8:45 today and the lower lot was full by the time we were ready to park for the day. Pretty crazy upper lot where people seem to squeeze in where they can amongst the eucalyptus trees. I needed to write a review because we had the worst sludgy mess of an experience at the end of our paddle today. There were boats to the left of the ramp as we were coming in so we went right. BAD MOVE! It was like sea quicksand. Smelly, sludgey, that wasn't quite mud but it wasn't normal shoreline either. My guy got sucked in to his thighs!!! Steer clear, when coming back from a paddle stay right and come up on the beach line and carry the boats up, worth it to avoid the mess. I saw what was happening to him and stayed right as much as I could and didn't get caught as bad but that whole right side of the launch ramp when facing the shore with Nick's Cove to your left us a nightmare. Trust me, lol. Otherwise, the water is AMAZING out there! Not too busy, plenty of books to explore, wildlife, just an incredible day on the water! We've done a bioluminescent tour at night before and in the right ambient light it's a great spot to catch the phenomenon.

Located on the east side of Tomales Bay, a few miles north of Marshall, the boat launch provides a…read moretwo-lane ramp and docks for motorized and non-motorized boat launching. Boaters can park overnight, which makes Miller an excellent access point for visitors seeking overnight camping or boating adventures in Tomales Bay (with a permit) and the surrounding Point Reyes seashore. (There is no camping at Miller.) Anglers can fish for striped bass, perch, rock fish, halibut, salmon, and crab. The dock and parking are accessible. Dogs are allowed on leash. Two gender neutral bathrooms are provided, but were very busy the weekend I was there. Plan ahead. Parking is $5/day (payable at a kiosk), but FREE on the first Saturday of the month thanks to Measure A. Alternatively, a free pass which hangs from your rear view mirror can be borrowed providing you have a library card from the Marin County Free Library which is easy and free to acquire if you are a CA resident. When the weather is good and the water is calm, expect parking on the lower level and upper level to be challenging. Waiting for someone to leave may take some time. During the Labor Day Weekend, fishermen were catching halibut, but unlucky fishermen caught nothing or bat rays or nurse sharks so make sure to not have a barbed hook. More experienced kayak fishermen were equipped with a red flag and told us that they caught their own bait first. If you head out to the ocean, there's a lot of eel grass that can jam up you pedals. Kayaking away from the ocean affords you a smoother ride.

A first-class sailing experience with Captain Doug…read more We booked Taihoa for a group of four and couldn't recommend it more highly. From the first email months out, Captain Doug was a fantastic communicator. Our original plan (a friend's 40th) changed, and he graciously converted our booking into a certificate without any hassle -- that flexibility set the tone for the whole experience. Taihoa herself is something special. Doug took real time before we cast off to walk us through her history and design -- a hand-built 1940s wooden classic -- and it gave the whole day a depth you don't get on a standard charter. Once we were underway, he even let us help sail her out of the harbor and into the bay, which was genuinely the highlight for us. We had a beautiful day of sun and wind, plenty of room for four, and at no point did we feel anything but safe and well looked after. If you love sailing -- or just want a memorable day on the water -- book with Doug. (And bring sunscreen!)

We had an amazing time on Captain Doug's three-hour sailing tour of the San Francisco Bay. He…read moreshares fascinating insights about both his beautiful boat and the Bay Area, which really adds to the experience. We loved spotting seals, porpoises, and so many birds along the way, and there's nothing quite like taking in the scenery from the water. It was a relaxing, memorable way to experience Sausalito and San Francisco!

Honestly, I have not visited this beach yet. I'm reviewing the hwy that are around this beach. The…read moreviews are amazingly beautiful and so very serene. If you are ever looking for somewhere to go to take your mind away.. this is THE perfect area to travel to. We happen to find it while going to the Horseback Ranch close by for my bday last July. We stopped briefly.. but the impact of the stop was everlasting.

Donny is the best. He'll set you up with exactly what you need, and before you know it you'll be a…read morebeginning surfer. The vibe here is great, the selection is awesome, and Donny is such a great guy--truly. One of the best parts of going to Stinson, second only to the waves.

Been on this boat many times. Haven't always caught fish, but that's the game, so no issues there…read more One consistency is Captain Sean always has an excellent team. My buddies and I went out yesterday. We were unable to catch anything, but we had a great time! I wanted to give a shout out to Charlie and Ryder. They were phenomenal. They were helpful, enthusiastic, and made the trip one of the more memorable one's I have taken. Thanks fellas! We'll be back!

Capt. Sean is probably the best captain I've had on a boat from San Diego to Alaska. Guy is…read morepersonable, friendly, hard-working and doesn't have the typical attitude that comes with a Captain of his experience. He also truly cares about his clients, and makes sure everyone has a great day of fishing--which is equally as rare. He expects a lot from his hard-working crew, and they bust their a**es and are efficient as they get, and treat everyone well. Hog Heaven is a great mix between a 6 pack charter and a over-crowded party boat, offering a boat that can fish any weather or conditions; and not be packed to the gills snagging your neighbors left and right. Our whole crew who fished today was equally as impressed and won't look anywhere else when it comes time to fish for salmon out of the SF area.

What a great time. It was my first time on a chartered fishing boat. Reserved for our social club…read more Johnny the captain and Matt the deck hand took great care of us. We left Sausalito and crossed the Bay to get anchovy bait over at Fisherman Wharf. We spent the entire day in the Bay fishing for stripers & halibut. Strioers were easier than halibuts. By the end of the day we limited out. A very memorable experience for me.

These are just great guys who know how to find fish and catch it. The boat is roomy and the mates…read moreare super friendly and competent. We went for salmon outside the bay and landed almost one per person.

Beautiful and quiet. Sausalito is a known neighborhood but don't expect a tourist attraction. It is…read moremore a calm environment. I suggest you research yelp for the food that is offered. Lots of tourist traps. But a great variety from fish & chips to Italian to Thai to hamburgers to a vegan Mexican place etc etc. all price ranges and all walking distance. There's a cute book store and then I saw you can book charters. I only strolled down by the boats and the restaurants across it. Weather also nicer than in the city!

to be a boat community town the towns not very friendly to boaters . If I'm trying to pay for a…read moreslip then just take my money no need to lie be two face and a di-k . why do we let the worst people ruin run everything