Best Kayak Rentals & Tours in California
8 kayak rentals compared · avg 4.8★ · updated July 2026
Side-by-Side Comparison
Pricing, features, and ratings for the top 8 kayak rentals in California.
| Name | Rating | Hourly Rate | Kayak Rental | Tours | Charters | Lessons | SUP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Adventure Company | 5★(1128) | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| KAYAKING SNORKELING SURFING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA with GARY GOLDING | 5★(68) | — | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | View → |
| Pro SUP Shop | 4.9★(346) | — | — | — | — | — | — | View → |
| West Coast Paddle Board Rentals | 4.9★(310) | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Channel Islands Adventure Company | 4.9★(81) | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Aqua Adventures Mission Bay Kayaks & Stand Up Paddleboards Rental & Sales | 4.8★(967) | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | View → |
| Kayaks On the Water | 4.7★(440) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| OC Paddlesports | 4.4★(38) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
All Kayak Rentals & Tours in California
Santa Barbara Adventure Company
5★ · 1128 reviews
KAYAKING SNORKELING SURFING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA with GARY GOLDING
5★ · 68 reviews
Pro SUP Shop
4.9★ · 346 reviews
West Coast Paddle Board Rentals
4.9★ · 310 reviews
Channel Islands Adventure Company
4.9★ · 81 reviews
Aqua Adventures Mission Bay Kayaks & Stand Up Paddleboards Rental & Sales
4.8★ · 967 reviews
Kayaks On the Water
4.7★ · 440 reviews
OC Paddlesports
4.4★ · 38 reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kayak rentals are in California?
California has 8 active kayak rentals listed in our directory.
What is the average rating for kayak rentals in California?
The average Google rating across kayak rentals in California is 4.8 stars.
What is the top-rated kayak rental in California?
Santa Barbara Adventure Company is currently the highest-rated kayak rental in California.
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