POINT REYES · TOMALES BAY · MARIN
Guided Kayaking on Tomales Bay — Nature, Connection, and Awe
Guided wildlife paddles, bioluminescence tours, private experiences, retreats, and nature-based connection programs across Tomales Bay and West Marin.
Welcome
Experiences that connect people to nature, to each other, and to themselves
We create experiences that connect people to nature, to each other, and to themselves.
Through guided kayaking, immersive nature experiences, retreats, and meaningful connection, we invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and remember what matters.
Featured Experiences
Choose your way onto the water
Small groups. Patient guides. Calm waters. Every experience is designed to leave you more present than you arrived.
SignatureBioluminescence Tours
Paddle beneath a dark sky and watch movement awaken living light in the water.
Most LovedSunset Tours
Move into golden light as the bay softens into evening.
SeasonalFull Moon Tours
Paddle by moonlight as the bay glows silver under a rising full moon.
Family FriendlyWildlife Paddles
Explore quiet coves, a living shoreline, abundant birdlife, and the changing rhythms of Tomales Bay.
WildernessDrakes Estero Tours
Paddle a protected estuary alive with elephant seals, harbor seals, and shorebirds.
RetreatsKayak + Connect
Guided experiences for presence, connection, and renewal.
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You're invited.
Come Meet Us on the Water
Join us for our community soft opening on Tomales Bay — kayaking, local connection, and a chance to meet the team behind Kayak + Connect.
Sept 27 · 2:00 PM · The Straus House, Marin
For Locals + Neighbors
Community on the Water
Join us for locals' paddles, stewardship days, youth scholarships, nonprofit outings, wildlife and water-safety talks, and other opportunities to connect with the bay and one another.
Our Promise
"To leave guests more grounded, connected, and full of awe than when they arrived."
About Kayak + Connect
Born from a love of the bay and a belief in slow, meaningful experience.
We believe in the power of nature to restore, inspire, and bring us together. Our experiences invite you to be present, connect deeply, and leave with a full heart.
Every paddle is led by a guide trained not only in safety and ecology, but in the quieter art of holding space — for wonder, for breath, for the people you came with.
Wildlife + Ecology
A bay alive with
quiet wonders.
Tomales Bay is one of the most ecologically rich estuaries on the California coast. We paddle with reverence — at a distance, with curiosity, leaving no trace.
Our Community
Rooted in West Marin hospitality
We partner with local lodges, farms, oyster growers, restaurants, and wellness spaces to craft curated stays and experiences across the region.
Stay + Paddle
Local lodges & inns
Oyster Experiences
Tomales Bay farms
Sunset Suppers
Point Reyes restaurants
Wellness Weekends
Retreat centers
Guest Reflections
What guests carry home
"The most grounding experience I've had in years. Our guide was warm, knowledgeable, and made the bay feel like a sanctuary."
Maya R.
San Francisco, CA
"Bioluminescence on a moonless night — every paddle stroke lit up the water. I'll never forget it."
David L.
Portland, OR
"We came for kayaking and left with something deeper. The team holds space beautifully."
Priya S.
Berkeley, CA
Good to Know
Everything You Need to Know Before We Paddle
A few of the most common things guests ask before joining us on the bay.
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We're Hiring!
Join the Kayak + Connect Guide Team
We're growing and looking for thoughtful, skilled, community-minded guides to join Kayak + Connect.
Our guides do more than lead paddles. They help create experiences rooted in safety, connection, stewardship, curiosity, and care for the places we explore.
We're especially interested in people who:
- Have kayaking or outdoor leadership experience
- Care deeply about guest safety and comfort
- Love wildlife, nature, and the waters of West Marin
- Communicate warmly and clearly
- Work well as part of a collaborative team
- Bring sound judgment, professionalism, and a calm presence
- Are excited to keep learning and developing their skills
ACA training or certifications are a plus, but we're also interested in experienced paddlers and outdoor professionals who are eager to grow with us.
What We Offer
A supportive and collaborative guide culture, beautiful places to work, ongoing training and professional development, quality equipment, and the opportunity to help shape a growing company from the beginning.
We are committed to fair, living-wage compensation and to creating work that is sustainable, respectful, and worthy of the skill and responsibility our guides bring to every trip.
We value the knowledge and experience our guides bring, and we want guides to have a genuine voice in how Kayak + Connect evolves.
Interested?
We'd love to hear from you.
Send us a little about yourself, your outdoor or guiding experience, any relevant certifications, and why Kayak + Connect feels like a good fit.
Apply NowField Notes
Letters from the bay
Tides, moon phases, wildlife sightings, and quiet reflections — sent monthly.