What you get
About Adventures by the Sea
Paddle through the kelp forest canopy along Cannery Row and encounter otters, sea lions, and seals on Monterey Bay in this premier kayak rental experience. Adventures by the Sea has been running recreational activities on the Monterey Peninsula for over 35 years from five prime locations with easy boat launches. Single and tandem kayaks are available for 2-hour, 4-hour, or full-day rentals, with expert guidance on spotting marine wildlife in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
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Good to know
What’s included
Kayaks with easy boat launch accessMarine sanctuary accessWildlife viewing opportunities
- Easy for beginners to get on the water from boat launch
- No time limit, spend as much time as desired
- Harbor seals and sea otters commonly spotted
- Five convenient locations on the Peninsula
as of September 2026 — verify on the operator’s site
Plan your visit
- Duration
- 2 hours, 4 hours, or 8 hours
- Rentals
- Single Kayak 2 hrs $42.80, Half Day $53.50, Full Day $64.20; Tandem Kayak 2 hrs $85.60, Half Day $107, Full Day $128.40 · as of September 2026 — verify on the operator’s site