We are open today Monday May 19 and 7 days a week from May 22

Tahoe City

tahoe city kayak and paddleboard logo

Tahoe's Premier Kayak and Paddleboard Provider, offering Rentals, Sales, Lessons and Tours in both North and South Lake Tahoe.

We'll be open for rentals the following dates from 10:00am - 5:00pm:

  • Thursday May 22 and on, we'll be 7 days a week.

We now have two locations to serve you. If you'd like to paddle at Commons Beach in North Lake Tahoe, please continue on this website. If you'd like to paddle in South Lake Tahoe, please visit southtahoekayak.com for paddling experiences from our El Dorado Beach location.

Our mission at Tahoe City Kayak is to provide you with unparalleled customer service. We strive to give you the best experience when you're ready to rent, purchase, or take a guided tour on one of our kayaks or paddleboards. We know that you have many choices when you come to Lake Tahoe and we thank you for considering us and look forward to serving you on your next trip to the lake.

On Water Rental

Commons Beach 400 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City. 96145

We're closed for the season

We will reopen
2025-05-23
Weather Permitting

Opening Weekends then daily from May 23

Phone: (530) 581-4336

Retail Location

521 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City 96145

We're closed for the season

We will reopen
2025-05-23
Weather Permitting

We can meet interested retail customers by appointment

Car

Free Parking Lot

Commons Beach Rd, Tahoe City 96145

Free On-Street Parking In front of the retail store North Lake Blvd

Shipping

Delivery

We can deliver retail or rental watercraft to homes or beaches throughout the region. Call for delivery fees.

RENTALS & DEMOS
BOOK NOWTOURS & LESSONS
BOOK NOW
Two Kayakers
WaterTexture
andy

Rental
Rates

1 Hour

3 Hours

Full Day

Single
Kayak

30

60

90

Double
Kayak

45

90

110

Paddle
board

30

60

90

Pedal Drive

+10

+20

+10

BOOK NOW

Tours & Lessons

Enjoy The Majesty Of Lake Tahoe

We have many different Kayak Tours to offer, as well as Stand Up Paddleboard Lessons. We have some of the most experienced guides and instructors at Lake Tahoe, and we think you'll love learning about Tahoe and improving your paddling skills. Taking a tour or lesson can add safety, fun, and learning to your day of paddling.

Compare Tours & Lessons

https://tahoe-city-kayak.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/textures/bruno-thethe-Evp4iNF3DHQ-unsplash.webp image

4th of July Fireworks Show Kayak Tour 2025

7:30 pm - 9:45  pm

easy peasy Fitness

Best Seat in the house! Tahoe Join Us for a 4th of July Celebration Like No Other! Spaces are Imited Reserve your spot now! 7:30PM - 9:45PM

$85
BOOK NOW
https://tahoe-city-kayak.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/textures/chuttersnap-hJNNvvHo3zw-unsplash.jpg image

Moonlight Paddle

7pm - 9 pm

easy Fitness

Our tour will launch from Tahoe City just before Sunset. As we paddle along the shore, we will see the sun slowly sink behind the majestic western Sierra.

$75
BOOK NOW

Retail Store

Kayaks and Paddleboards

Our North-Shore Tahoe City retail store has been a trusted name for Lake Tahoe kayak rentals, touring, and sales for over 20 years. We carry the best names in kayaks, stand up paddleboards, gear and apparel. Our Store and our retail prices are competitive with big-city retailers! We carry popular brands like Hobie Mirage, Eddyline, Bote, Pau Hana, Wilderness Systems, Perception, and more brands.

Shop All Kayaks

Shop By Feature
Shop By Brand

Shop All Paddleboards

Shop By Feature
Shop By Brand
deepwater texture
sand texture
https://tahoe-city-kayak.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/retail/hobie-lynx-768x246-fs8.png

Lynx

Relish the power of pedal propulsion, in both forward and reverse. The effortless speed of the MirageDrive 180 with Kick-Up Fins.

11' long by 36" wide

Capacity 350 lbs
deepwater texture
sunset texture
https://tahoe-city-kayak.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/retail/hobie-itrek-11-768x248-fs8.png
inflatable

iTrek 11 Inflatable Kayak

Built for everything from day trips to overnight escapes, the Mirage iTrek 11 inflatable kayak with perched seating is the perfect choice for any adventure.

10' 8"long by 40" wide

Capacity 400 lbs