With calm water, warm weather, stunning scenery and no crowds — planning the perfect outing is a breeze. Simply choose a rental option below ... and we'll see you on the river.
Our most popular RENTAL has you glide into historic Old Town Petaluma to experience this Rivertown Revival by water. Beginner level, round trip journey starts from the Petaluma Marina and follows up river into the Turn Basin where you can tie up your board and explore riverfront restaurants, bars and shops.
Ride the tide and afternoon winds of the Petaluma Gap to Lakeville. Enjoy sweeping views of Olampali State Park as you glide along the largest, contiguous tidal estuary on the West Coast of North America.
Half day rentals available during non-peak season. Add $10/full day
$89/halfday
Paddleboard
$89/halfday
KAYAK
$95/halfday
TANDEM KAYAK
$89/halfday
FISHING KAYAK
Why take chances with limited options and low quality gear at your destination? Load up with our premium equipment before you leave. Once you arrive, you'll be ready to hit the water ... and more of it!
No oversized pool toys here. Only premium inflatables from POP Paddle Co, Kahuna and Red Paddle Co that offer a smooth, stable ride.
Try our standard "surf style" cruiser from POP and Glide or upgrade to a displacement hull board.
Our premium sit-atop kayaks offer comfort and stability perfect for flat water paddling.
Ride in comfort with 2 adults and a child on a premium sit-atop kayak from Vibe or Crescent.
Full line of Vibe fishing kayaks: Cubera 120, Shearwater 125, Yellowfin Tandem – all fully-outfitted with rod holders, bungee straps, paddle seating and dry wells.
The Monster Bru is a massive 4-person board and holds 2 adults + 2 kids or 3 adults comfortably. Great for one-way or round-trip paddles. And yes, it's as fun as it looks!
There's no better place to enjoy an amazing day on the water!
Easy.
The perfect spot for beginners, kids and anyone looking for effortless outdoor fun.
Safe.
Calm, clean water and lots of it. Leave rough currents, heavy boat traffic and fog behind.
Crowd-free.
Surround yourself with wildlife, not wild crowds. You'll have the river all to yourself.
Paddling with NVP is so easy! You just show up and everything is ready for you to get on the water and start paddling
We took our girls to Petaluma and this was the perfect activity to do as a family. The river was pretty, saw some wildlife and enjoyed Old Town
Your effortless escape on the Petaluma River is 3 steps away...
BOOK
Choose a date, time and rental option.
ARRIVE
Meet the NVP Crew at your launch site.
PADDLE
Enjoy a perfect day on the Petaluma River!