About Us

We make getting out on Lake Tahoe easy, safe, and hassle-free. Whether you’re looking for a rental, a guided tour, or a personal kayak or paddleboard of your own, our experienced staff is ready to help.

We have two beach-front rental locations at the water’s edge, both with free parking and easy access. If you’re staying in North Lake Tahoe or Truckee, please proceed on this website for paddling experiences at Tahoe City’s main town beach, “Commons Beach.” If you’re staying in South Lake Tahoe, visit our southtahoekaykak.com site for paddling experiences at South Lake’s “El Dorado Beach.”

Our family friendly location at Commons Beach in Tahoe City is the closest location to most North Tahoe’s major hotels, including the hotels in Palisades Tahoe ski resort. Commons Beach offers a shallow water launch and better natural protection from wind and waves than many other Tahoe beaches, so it’s perfect for kayakers and paddleboarders of any skill level.

This beach also offers a playground, BBQ pits, a Thursday Farmers Market, free live music performances on Sundays, and it’s within walking distance of popular restaurants.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to go paddling?
Lake Tahoe is usually fairly windy and wavy from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Although the West Shore of Lake Tahoe is somewhat sheltered from the wind most days, it’s usually best to paddle in the morning/early afternoon, or at sunset. For a multi-sport day, we recommend planning a morning paddle and hiking or biking for the afternoon. Our “Sunset Kayak Tour” and “Get Up Stand Up” programs are a great way to get on the water outside our normal business hours.
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Paddlesports Information
Dress for Success
- Properly Fitting Life Jacket (PFD)
- Clothing – Wear clothing that dries quickly (non–cotton)
- Sun Protection – Lake Tahoe reflects sunlight, & UV is stronger at elevation
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Store Policies
Transportation
The prices quoted for all of the tours do not include customer transportation to the tour starting point.
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Jobs
Kayak / Paddle board Guide
take people on guided paddling tours and entertain them with fun facts, dad jokes, etc. Full or part time. Training provided.
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Protect Lake Tahoe
Protect Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is a unique and special environment. Our alpine lake is one of the cleanest and clearest in the world, and we'd like to preserve this place for future generations.
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Testimonials
Dr Elissa Savrin and Dr Mack Jacobs
We just returned back east from a glorious week in Lake Tahoe. The weather was superb with constant blue sky, warm days and cool nights and the prevailing mood was uplifting with the fire contained, the residents cohesive and the Fourth of July fireworks on the lake spectacular. Yet even with the great hiking, fun sailing, terrific dining and frequent drinking, the highlight of our trip was a private kayak tour starting at Sand Harbor with Tim and Molly. The lake was like glass, the sun was warm, the exercise invigorating but the information we learned about Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area and mostly the camaraderie of the instructors was something we will never forget. The memory will bring smiles and laughter to us for a long time.
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