NVP - Petaluma

Petaluma

All you need to do is gather your crew—or carve out time for yourself—and meet us on the waterfront. We take care of the rest.

All launch locations offer ample parking and convenient Uber access.

Launch Locations

Petaluma Marina
Our most popular round-trip experience invites guests to glide into historic Old Town and enjoy Petaluma’s vibrant river-town revival from the water. Launch before 1:00 PM and return with the afternoon breeze at your back.

Downtown Turn Basin
Newly installed docks and convenient parking along Weller Street make this an ideal starting point. Perfect for riding the tide downriver to Petaluma Marina or continuing six scenic miles to Lakeville Landing.

Lakeville Landing

One-Way Ticket — Ride the Tide

Depart from Downtown Petaluma or Petaluma Marina and ride the tide and signature afternoon winds of the Petaluma Gap to Lakeville Landing. Along the way, enjoy sweeping wetland views, oak-studded hills of Olompali, and ridgelines stretching toward Marin County.

A seamless, wind-and-tide assisted journey through one of the North Bay’s most scenic corridors.

Kanaka River Voyage

Private charters aboard our handcrafted Kanaka ferry carry up to five guests and an oarsman along the same tidal corridors once navigated by Hawaiian watermen — waterways that would later give rise to California’s first vineyards. 👉 Learn More

Tomales Bay

Bioluminescence

Napa Valley Paddle’s bioluminescent kayak tours reveal nature’s most mesmerizing light show—just 35 minutes away on the dark, still nights of summer.

Bioluminescence is Mother Nature at her most extraordinary: the natural glow produced by microscopic marine organisms known as dinoflagellates. With each paddle stroke, passing fish, or gentle movement through the water, the bay can come alive in shimmering bursts of electric blue-white light.

A rare and unforgettable experience—equal parts adventure, wonder, and coastal magic.

Guided Day Trips

Carneros Estuary - Napa/Sonoma

Tomales Bay

Team Building & Groups

Multi-Day Rentals

Call to reserve 707.486.4314

Petaluma Rental Includes

Tandem kayak, single kayak, or paddle board
Life vest and paddle
Pre-paddle orientation
Route overview and tide guidance

Tour Duration (approximate)

Old Town Petaluma – Round Trip
3.5 miles | ~1.5 hours paddling

Lakeville Landing – One Way
6 miles | ~2 hours paddling

Tomales Bay Bioluminescence
4 miles | 2–3 hours

Activity Level

We tailor recommendations based on your experience level, tide charts, and wind conditions.

For round-trip paddles, we recommend launching from Petaluma Marina before 12:00 PM.

Afternoons often lend themselves beautifully to one-way journeys, with the wind at your back.

What To Bring

Petaluma

Drinking water
Sunscreen
Towel
Dry sack or sealed bags to protect phones, cameras, and valuables

Tomales Bay
Please see the Tomales Bay landing page for detailed recommendations.

Logistics & Shuttle Service

Petaluma Marina & Downtown
Just 1.75 miles by water. Uber and Lyft are readily available between launch points.

Lakeville Landing
For one-way paddles, we recommend leaving one vehicle at the finish location prior to launch and carpooling to the starting point. The drive between Lakeville Landing and Downtown Petaluma is approximately 15 minutes.

Advanced paddlers may also complete a round-trip journey between Lakeville Landing and Downtown.

What To Wear

Please consult local weather conditions prior to launch.

Petaluma
Water shoes are preferred by many guests, though not required. Others opt for sandals or paddle barefoot. Dress in layers and choose synthetic fabrics, which dry faster than cotton.