Old Town Rental
Perfect for beginners, families and anyone looking for an easy escape on the water.
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.
Lakeville Landing
Ride the river to Lakeville Landing from Downtown: One-way self guided trip
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.
Bioluminescence in Tomales Bay!
Experience a magical guided nature adventure after dark!
Our tours feature small groups and personal attention launching from Miller's Landing in Nick's Cove ... safe and easy. In the summertime during new moons, enjoy bioluminescent phytoplankton called Dinoflagellates as they sparkle and illuminate from the wake of your kayak and splash of your paddle. It is an experience like no other! Choose tandem kayaks or reserve our handcrafted, wooden whale boat that seats 4 comfortably and includes a personal guide. Paddles, kayak equipment, expert instruction and photos are included.
Inflatable Paddleboards
No oversized pool toys here. Only premium inflatables from POP Paddle Co, Kahuna and Red Paddle Co that offer a smooth, stable ride.
Rigid Paddleboards
Try our standard "surf style" cruiser from POP and Glide or upgrade to a displacement hull board.
Single Kayaks
Our premium sit-atop kayaks offer comfort and stability perfect for flat water paddling.
Tandem (Double) Kayaks
Ride in comfort with 2 adults and a child on a premium sit-atop kayak from Vibe or Crescent.
Fishing Kayaks & Boards
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.
Monster Paddleboard!
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!
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.
YOUR PERFECT PADDLE AWAITS.
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!