March Waterfront Activities

Step into the backwaters and enjoy a leisurely paddle on the Central Valley’s last free-flowing river. We launch our kayaks from the Nature Conservancy’s preserve and enter the riparian habitat of valley oaks, river otters and wood ducks. You will see birds galore this time of year, many in mating plumage! This is a very special trip that naturalists will love. $ 99

Following our safety orientation and paddling session, we’ll launch in our stable, two-person kayaks from Horseshoe Cove to follow the shoreline toward the Gate. As we leave the protection of the cove we’ll feel the formidable currents sweeping between bay and ocean. We’ll experience the thrill of paddling under the Golden Gate Bridge. No previous paddling experience necessary. $75 including all kayaking gear and guides.

Help keep our local beaches clean! Just show up at Ocean Beach at the end of Rivera Street and we’ll provide gloves, bags and instructions. Rain cancels this event.

Explore the wetlands along Corte Madera Marsh while taking in the views of Mount Tamalpais and the San Francisco Bay. We paddle out in stable double sea kayaks while keeping our eyes open for the curious harbor seals that gather nearby. $70 including equipment.

Four-hour kayak tour from Loch Lomand Marina in San Rafael to the Marin Islands; bird rookery accompanied by a naturalist guide. Eighty percent of the snowy and great white egrets in the Bay Area nest on these small islands, just a short paddle from shore. $88 including equipment.

Explore the Sausalito waterfront with its houseboats and harbor seals. From our sleek, comfortable, double kayaks, we’ll be watching the sun set behind Mt. Tamalpais and the colors of the sky and water change. We’ll paddle back to the Sea Trek beach on a ribbon of pearls, as we watch the moon rising over Angel Island. No previous paddling experience necessary. $75 including all kayaking gear and guides.

Navigating your kayak by moonlight is a mystical experience you won’t soon forget. We will paddle leisurely while admiring the moon’s silvery light reflecting off the water’s surface. Bring your friends and family to this warm welcoming event. $45 including equipment.

Moonlight paddling is enchanting! The water is calm and glassy on the Oakland Estuary and the city lights add to the ambiance. We enjoy a leisurely pace as the sun sets and the moon rises, illuminating a delightful evening. $49 including equipment and guides.

Board the Monterey Express for a magnificent view of the life within the kelp forests, canyons and submerged pinnacles of Monterey and Carmel bays. Call for details.

We will spend the day exploring quiet waterways and enjoying the inhabitants of this preserve from a unique perspective. This is a great trip for novices or students who have recently completed our Beginning Sea Kayaking class. $109 including equipment and guides.

Following our safety orientation, we’ll paddle across Richardson Bay into the dynamic Raccoon Straits where we feel the power of the Bays currents while following in the wake of the Miwoks in their tule boats. We’ll land on a remote beach for lunch and have time for more paddling or hiking depending on the conditions before returning to Sea Trek. No previous paddling experience necessary. $110 includes all kayaking gear, guides and lunch.

Let’s pack our kayaks and take a real kayaking adventure to Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay. Specifically timed for optimal and safe paddling conditions, this trip is appropriate for beginner and intermediate paddlers alike. $85 including equipment.

Our Marshall site has been mostly closed for the winter. We’ll celebrate the re-opening with a three-hour tour of the Point Reyes National Seashore and a gourmet oyster brunch. $118

Come dive the third most popular dive destination in the world. Enjoy the kaleidoscope of the Monterey Seascape. $85 includes two dives and refreshments. Nitrox available. Call for details.

Dive Monastery, one of the most popular beach sites in the Monterey area. Just show up on time and ready to dive this famous site! Call for details.

Come join us for a cool day of diving one of our foothill lakes. Call or email divewithidt@comcast.net for more information.

There is something magical about the construction of a skin-on-frame boat that is hard to describe, until you have built your own. Animal lovers don’t worry — we use high-strength nylon cloth rather than real animal skin, yet construction of the frame still follows traditional ways very closely. Held over three consecutive weekends (Fri.-Sun), starting Mar. 31. $1,200 including equipment