Runner by a bunch of teens. I'm young myself so didn't bother me so much, just the way they treated…read moreother customers. One of the young men was ready to get us on our kayaks but was frustrated that there was another customer in the way. She was getting out the kayak and then worker huffed and said "I'm just waiting for this lady to get out the way" out loud. she heard him and then Got out quickly. I seen it as being unprofessional and rude. On the bright side It was only $25 with the online deal for a double Kayak for 2 hrs. I enjoyed it.

This is definitely my favorite place to go paddle boarding! Burhan was efficient getting us paid,…read moreand out onto the water! He was nice and really informative of the deals, and the snacks at the snack shack! Not to mention the lifejackets and waterproof bags to keep my friends and I safe on our little adventure. This is definitely the place to be this summer.

We were very happy to find this great little spot! Quaint little park with lots of shaded areas,…read moregarage cans, picnic tables. Dogs are welcome on leash. There is a little beach area where we watched people launch rafts and were swimming. There is parking close by with a charge of $5 for the day. Can't wait to go back!

This is a spectacular lake to paddle around. There is a good mix of fancy houses and wildlife to…read moresee as well as majestic views of Mt. Rainier.

Had a great experience with kayak nisqually! Saw 15 bald eagles, a whole flock of grey herons (too…read moremany to count), and some baby seals with their watchful parents. It was a great day on the water.

I'm a repeat customer, for a good reason: these are really fun trips! Sam is an excellent guide…read morewho shares a lot of fun facts about the history of the animals, plants, and native people of the Nisqually Reach area. I learn new things every time I go. Although I own a kayak myself, when I have friends who want to try the sport or experience the magic of the water I recommend Kayak Nisqually. The kayaks, PFD, spray skirt, etc. are all included so for one price you receive rental of professional equipment and a knowledgeable tour. Highly recommended!

Check their closed days and last call times. We had the days wrong, a couple of times, but when we…read morefinally got out on the water did not disappoint! They have dry bags for all your electronics 2 different types of paddle boards to choose from Ensure your paddles are personally fitted to your wing span Life jackets were clean and in good condition Very attentive to our needs and made sure we had a good time! Hope to be back before the summer is over

My friends and I went to Moss Bay on Lake Union to rent paddle boards for a sunny afternoon, but…read morethe experience was completely ruined by the poor condition of the gear and the unorganized staff. When we got our paddle boards, several of them looked heavily weathered, and the one I was given actually had a slimy, mildew-like buildup around the grip pad and edges. It was pretty gross to handle for an entire hour on the water. When we asked the staff at the dock if we could swap it out, they acted like we were being a massive inconvenience and brushed it off, claiming it was just normal lake wear. For the price they charge per hour, you expect equipment that is actually washed and maintained, especially items you're standing on with bare feet. Between the rundown gear, the chaotic check-in process, and the indifferent customer service, it just wasn't worth it. There are plenty of other spots around Seattle to rent from I'd skip this one.

What a great place to go to good facilities and amenities really nice customer service great place…read moreto rent a kayak but sadly the parking is very sketchy. We noticed several tweakers so we wound up going to a whole different place because we just didn't feel safe leaving our car this day tweakers going back-and-forth on bikes from each parking location. It's very sad this detoured us from using this marina that we so enjoy on this day.more security is needed

Spent a weekend at Dock Street Marina, checking out Tacoma & hanging out on the boat. The location…read more allows easy access to quite a bit: the glass museum, UW Tacoma campus, the free link train to most of downtown and there is a Starbucks within close range too. The marina has a great shower/restroom facility. Very clean and updated. Laundry is also available. Upon check-in, we were given a welcome packet with info on the city, sightseeing brochures, coupons, etc. Docks were clean, I saw them being swept/washed in the morning. We had a great view of the bridge at night, and with the water so calm, you could see the reflection mirrored in the water. Food options nearby: 1) 7 Seas Brewery with restaurant 3uilt inside 2) Forum (link train to theatre district) 3) The Swiss - bar/pub food Heads up: you're near the train tracks, so you'll hear trains going by or as hubs likes to say "fake train noises".

When the forecast hits 80+ it's time to hit the water and Olympic Outdoor Center has multiple…read morelocations and activities to satisfy that need. At the Silverdale location, they've done away with the little mobile truck that would appear during summer months in the waterfront parking lot and now have a permanent booth down the pier. They only offer sit on top style kayaks (and stand up paddleboards) at this location, likely to cater to a more user and family friendly experience. If you've never been kayaking sit on tops are super stable, easy to get in and out of and don't have that feeling of confinement. The downside is you're almost guaranteed to get wet while paddling. In years past they offered recreational style sit inside kayaks at this location (closed tops with adjustable pedals etc.) which is what I was expecting when we arrived and when I asked it sounds like these might still be available in Poulsbo if that's more your jam. First come, first serve, the gals at the booth were super friendly and helpful and they are happy to store your wallet or small bag behind the counter for you. The nice part about the permanent booth is you no longer have to drag your kayak down the beach to the water, it's tied right there at the pier. Reasonable prices for not having to store, load or haul a kayak of your own from home. They also offer a discounted rate for 'military days' similar to a family night or matinee pricing. I didn't see this specifically advertised on the website just posted on the booth so it might be worth a quick walk down the pier to check their current specials. We snagged the $5 off yelp deal and enjoyed a beautiful morning on the water and Olympic Outdoor Center could not have made our experience any easier!

From the owner: Our Silverdale location offers both single and double kayak and stand up paddleboard rentals with…read moreunmatched service and top notch instruction as well as drinks, snacks and ice cream.

My husband, brother, and his girlfriend were camping in Dosewallips State Park for the weekend and…read morewanted to do some kayaking. I stumbled upon Kayak Brinnon on a google search was soo excited to see that Christina, the owner, is a biologist who also offers tours. We signed up for the Pulali Point tour with her, and added on two crab pots! The morning of our tour she called to cancel because of an incoming storm. Thankfully she was really flexible and scheduled us for bright and early the next day. We had a great adventure on this tour - spotting harbor porpoises, bald eagles, kingfishers, and many many seals and seal pups! Christina is a great resource and I would highly recommend taking this tour with her expertise nearby. Icing on the cake was catching some crabs on our way back. What a great trip!

We signed up for the mushroom foraging class to learn about different species of mushrooms and…read moreedible plants and were pretty let down when they cancelled on us less than 24 hours prior to the class. We were really anticipating this, the woman offered to reschedule us for the next Saturday but I declined due to the fact I rearranged my whole work schedule to make this class and wasn't willing to let than happen twice. She offered a refund that I should see late next week. I have followed this company for a while on fb and was excited to sign up for more classes but unfortunately I won't be after this first experience

Visiting this fantastic store brings me immense joy every time! The staff members are incredibly…read moreknowledgeable, and they offer top-notch equipment. I used to spend a lot of time here attending classes and tours. I even named my silly tabby cat after this place, NWOC. I recently held a party here to christen my new boat, and I was blown away by the expanded array of repair tools and special equipment they offer. I wholeheartedly give them ten stars!

NWOC has been a strong supporter of paddling sports for decades. They have promoted white water…read moreriver running, such as I do with Paddle Trails Canoe Club, as well as flat water such as lakes & sea kayaking. We are very luck in the Seattle area to have NWOC! I just learned about a Meetup group that does a monthly paddle from NWOC combined with having Swedish pancakes at the nearby (about 4 blocks away) Swedish center. Apparently this happens the first Sunday of each month. Several of us from PTCC plan to try that out.

We took the Puget Sound Tour with Sophie. While I think there is more she could have told us about…read morethe region, she did share some things we had not learned before. The kayaks were excellent, the instructions and safety preparation well done. Overall a great day on the water, will return for other tours or just to rent.

My fiance and I were in Seattle for a few days pre Alaska cruise and decided to spend an afternoon…read moretouring around Alki. I had been very briefly before with my best friend and I knew I would love to see more of the island. I reserved a pair of bikes online beforehand from Alki Kayak Tours as they are quite literally, right next to the ferry drop off on Alki. When we arrived, the bikes were ready to go and we were able to take off within minutes. We spent a few hours riding around the island, stopping for ice cream and to snag a beer at one of the local breweries. It was such a fun way to take in the beautiful views of downtown Seattle, the bay, the gorgeous homes, and Mt. Rainier. We were about 30 minutes late in returning our rentals and they didn't charge us or even really care and returning the bikes was seamless. I highly recommend this as an activity and would 100% do it again!

I wanted to go to see/visit Troll at Point Robinson Park, this troll photo popped up on Seattle's…read moreYelp activity page and it was giving me hints that I must visit before I leave, hehe. 3.21.2026- On the day of our visit, I asked my wonderful hubby to add Point Robinson Park to our schedule, on the drive there it states one hour, funny, not knowing we have to take a ferry to get there. As we got closer the map had all water, hehe. What a nice spontaneous surprise, we decided to do take the Fauntleroy Ferry to Vashon Island. ( will do a review the Ferry after). Who doesn't love the Ferry?! After we got to Vashon Island, it was about a 20 min scenic drive to Point Robinson Park, So happy we are here! Keep in mind the park gates closes at dawn, I was worried about being stuck there and we arrive close to dawn. Plenty parking, very nice park with lighthouse, beach, trails and picnic area. First things first, lets look for the troll, which his name is Oscar the bird king, made by Thomas Dambo. Thomas Dambo is an artist based in Denmark, Thomas makes sculptures out of recycled materials. This sculpture is part of series of six site specific installations called Northwest trolls. I need to find the other 4 during my future visits to PNW. Wow, super cool to see and visit Oscar the troll in real life, a little scary but so interesting. Thomas is super creative and got skills. Oscar is huge in real life, hehe. We took our photos, observed the artistic skills, greeted him with Shaka, then after that we went to explore the rest of Robinson Park. Trail, beach and we finally got to the lighthouse, another reason to visit. There's a lighthouse tour during mid May-September, which I would love to learn more about. All in all, What a great day to make it a great day here, trolling Point Robinson Park, LOVED every moment!

We went to this park not knowing that there was a low-tide event happening. The views were…read moreincredible, but what made the experience more special was how knowledgeable the staff and volunteers were in explaining the sea life. A volunteer named Santiago shared many interesting facts about starfish, eelgrass, and crabs. He also told us about the whale that had recently washed ashore and was being kept at the art museum, which was very cool to witness.