We hear from guests at our Mendocino boutique hotel Blue Door Group that they love to spending time outdoors taking in the coastal beauty of Northern California. If you're looking to see the coast from a different perspective, consider getting out on the water with kayak and SUP tours in Mendocino. Explore sea caves, look for whales, seals, and birds, and soak up the California sun with a kayak and SUP tours in Mendocino the next time you're on a visit.

Kayak and Standup Paddle Mendocino | Van Damme Beach State Park, CA-1, Little River | (707) 813-7117

This Mendocino-based tour company offers both guided kayak tours and standup paddleboard tours out of nearby Van Damme Beach State Park (about a 10-minute drive from the inns of the Blue Door Group). The guides provide everything you need for a few hours on the water, from wetsuits and water shoes to paddles and sit-on-top kayaks or SUPs.

Choose from a tour of the sea caves of Van Damme Cove, formed by erosion of the cliffs by the ocean waves. A guided tour allows you to safely explore these caves while the guides point out and identify the native wildlife like seals, oystercatchers, and sea stars. If you're looking for a quieter adventure, take the Albion River tour which is great for birdwatching and offers paddling in calm conditions.

If you’re into standing while you paddle, the SUP tours also explore the sea caves and the Albion River. Kayak and Standup Paddle Mendocino even offers surf SUP lessons, if you’re looking to take your SUP sessions to the next level. Learn to paddle your way into surfing some of the waves off the California coast for a truly memorable time in Mendocino.

Kayak and Standup Paddle Mendocino is family-friendly and even dog-friendly. Reservations are not required, but are recommended.