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With all
of our Tours and Rentals, we offer free lessons. We also provide additional equipment
designed for your convenience, comfort and to protect you and your
personal property from the water, such as spray gear and dry bags.
We pride ourselves with going beyond the basics (kayak, paddles
& life preservers PFD).
All of our
Guides are capable of explaining the local history, the flora and
fauna for tours and camping, and will be able to select the proper
equipment necessary for each person. They are CPR certified and
trained in the Rock Kayak Co. Safety program.
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Rock Kayak offers 5 types of guided tours:
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Morro Bay Tours |
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Lake Tour – Lake San Antonio |
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Lake Tour – Lake Santa Margarita |
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Ocean Tours |
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Ocean Fishing |
| Morro bay Tours: Morro Bay is a natural bay on the central California
coast, dominated by a volcanic plug which rises 581 feet above Morro Bay harbor.
The natural bay was enclosed in 1937 creating a harbor,
when the rock was removed from Morro Rock to make the breakwater,
the land bridge to Morro Rock and Embarcadero.
In 2004, 221 species of birds were seen, the Sea Eagle (Osprey),
breeding Peregrine Falcons, 3
species of Cormorants, 4 species of Grebes, 3 species of Loons; Mergansers,
Scoters, Ducks, Gulls, and White & Brown Pelicans, etc. Best
season: October through March.
Other sights to see are the different flora & fauna from
the pine or eucalyptus covered hills, the back bay stream fed estuary,
the sand spit and Morro Rock. - Minimum of a group of 4, rate
$50.00 per person |
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| Lake Tours Lake San Antonio: A 16 mile long lake set in the grassy, wooded
hills of southern Monterey County. It features Bald Eagles nesting
& fishing. This area has
the largest concentration of Bald Eagles in central California. Eagle watching tours are popular in the winter
& spring. Golden Eagles can also be seen. - Minimum of a group of 4, rate $50.00 per person |
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Lake Tours Lake Santa Margarita,
an obscure lake in eastern San Luis
Obispo County, where mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, deer and
bears roam the hills and the Sea Eagle (Osprey) have been seen fishing.
One can also enjoy the local flora and fauna indigenous to
the area. - Minimum of a group of 4, rate $50.00 per person
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Ocean Tours: the ocean tours take place in the north
end of Estero Bay along the bluffs just north of Cayucos. On the tour a person might see Sea Otters,
2 or 3 different types of Seals, Pilot Whales, Dolphins and numerous
types of birds. The tour
may cover up to 3 to 4 miles of the coast. - Minimum of a group
of 4, rate $50.00 per person
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Ocean Fishing:
The ocean fishing
tours will either take place in Estero Bay just north of Cayucos
or off Lellfingwell Landing just south of Heart’s Castle & San
Simeon Bay. A person might expect to catch Vermilion
Rockfish, Olive Rockfish, Yellowtail Rockfish, Starry Rockfish,
Black Rockfish, Chilipepper, Cabezon, Kelp Bass, California Halibut,
Kelp Greening and Lingcod. All
tackle, gear and bate required is provided, including wetsuits,
spray gear and dry bags, etc. in addition to the kayak, paddles
& PFDs. Fishing
License required - Virg’s Landing in Morro Bay (805) 772-1222 or Rite Aid in Morro Bay
(805) 772-6198 are 2 locations where Fishing Licenses can be acquired. - Minimum of a group of 2, rate
$75.00 per person, lost jig $8.00/jib.
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