Guided Tours
Since 1999
Community Education
Discount Tours:
Jan 11 and 12: 10AM
Gift Certificates : Call!
Recreation Blog
Ecology, Wildlife, Education
by Suki Waters
Sonoma Coast
State Park
Rental and Tour
Permits Required
Family Interpretive
Volunteers Since 1985
Safety Training
Russian River Estuary
Sharing the best ways to view since 1987
Protected Wildlife Habitat : Birthing Season
"Feeding and Disturbing Wildlife Prohibited"
Marine Protected Area: Ocean and River Nursery
Bald Eagle, Seal Pups, Otter, Whale, Many Birds
Deadly River Mouth and Ocean Waves: Stay Back from ocean water!
"Stay back at least 150 feet" from resting or feeding wildlife. Red Flag Limit
Spring: Estuary currents calm with incoming tide. Currents upstream can still be swift Track windy PMs!
Estuary Forecast: 04/18/25
Reservations Required: Call at least a day prior
Open for "advanced reservations"
during good weather and water conditions.
Beginner Friendly "Kayak Rental Start Times"
Free dry bag and outerwear use.
No rain in future forecasts. Cooler misty weather clears to calm sunny days with possible short periods of PM breeze.
Fri-Sun: Calm mid 60's: Start 10AM-4PM, last off 6:30PM
Mon: Day Tour Full: Rentals 8:30AM and 1-2 PM only
Tue-Thur: Reserve to Open. PM breeze? Start 9AM -1PM
Next Fri: Calm:Start 10AM-4PM, last off 6:30PM
Next Sat: Spring Wind Watch: Possibly Closed
Next Sun: Calm again :Start 9AM-4PM, last off 6:30PM
Check back for updates.
Ocean Tides: Bodega Bay Goat Rock Beach Time Offset:
(Hours and minutes) High tide + 1:26, Low tide + :46
See our safety page for apps to track local conditions.
Forecasts can and do change. Nobody can be held responsible for full forecast accuracy.
Russian River Estuary
Sharing the best ways to view since 1987
Protected Wildlife Habitat : Birthing Season
"Feeding and Disturbing Wildlife Prohibited"
Marine Protected Area: Ocean and River Nursery
Bald Eagle, Seal Pups, Otter, Whale, Many Birds
Deadly River Mouth and Ocean Waves: Stay Back from ocean water!
"Stay back at least 150 feet" from resting or feeding wildlife. Red Flag Limit
Spring: Estuary currents calm with incoming tide. Currents upstream can still be swift Track windy PMs!
Estuary Forecast: 04/18/25
Reservations Required: Call at least a day prior
Open for "advanced reservations"
during good weather and water conditions.
Beginner Friendly "Kayak Rental Start Times"
Free dry bag and outerwear use.
No rain in future forecasts. Cooler misty weather clears to calm sunny days with possible short periods of PM breeze.
Fri-Sun: Calm mid 60's: Start 10AM-4PM, last off 6:30PM
Mon: Day Tour Full: Rentals 8:30AM and 1-2 PM only
Tue-Thur: Reserve to Open. PM breeze? Start 9AM -1PM
Next Fri: Calm:Start 10AM-4PM, last off 6:30PM
Next Sat: Spring Wind Watch: Possibly Closed
Next Sun: Calm again :Start 9AM-4PM, last off 6:30PM
Check back for updates.
Ocean Tides: Bodega Bay Goat Rock Beach Time Offset:
(Hours and minutes) High tide + 1:26, Low tide + :46
See our safety page for apps to track local conditions.
Forecasts can and do change. Nobody can be held responsible for full forecast accuracy.
Russian River
Chamber of Commerce
Become Part of a Fun Community Education
and Outdoor Recreation Safety Team
We Reward Your Experience and Effort!
Call Us! Paid Training / Paid Internships
College Credit / Veterans Encouraged
Qualify to Work During all Education Breaks
A Lifeguard Cert: Fastest way to work on the water.
Learn to rescue by kayak: Rental Safety / Assist Guides
Professional Kayak Guide Cert: Fastest best pay.
Learn our site specific protocols: Lead Guide
+One: Fast Paced Reservations and Customer Service
Learn to manage client flow, outfitting, and communications.
Share your experience.
Water Recreation
And Nature Updates
Paddle Partners
Buy / Sell / Trade
