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Martinez Scenic Shoreline Adventures
Almost any time is a good time to go
kayaking ...
it's always fun to get out on
the water!
We plan our adventures around the currents and
tides.
OR call us to arrange a date and time that works for you.
Martinez is the home of John Muir, Joe DiMaggio and
believe it or not, the martini! It's a great destination for connecting
with nature - walking, biking or paddling. Martinez is blessed with a
wonderful wetlands coastline with lots of cool places to explore! Check
out our scenic shoreline park. We encourage
you to get out on the water with Westwind Adventures, then have dinner in
town at one of our many excellent restaurants.
We offer three Kayak
Martinez adventures, all launching
from the Martinez marina:
Individual
& Group Rates
Explore the
Martinez Wetlands
Explore
the beautiful Martinez Scenic Shoreline and wetlands!
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Check out the
birds!
We've
seen great blue herons, snowy egrets, white pelicans and a lone osprey
as well as lots of wetlands birds.
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Paddle around the
real shipwreck
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Enjoy the scenic hills
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Ride the current and waves
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Sunsets on the Straits
can be spectacular!
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Paddling through the Ferry Dock
at the Martinez marina
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Explore
the Carquinez Straits
This adventure includes the
Martinez Wetlands paddle then takes us down the Straits along the
coast to Castaway Beach. We paddle out with the ebbing tide and
return with the flood. Ideal for gung-ho paddlers who want a longer
paddling experience.
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Taking a break at
Castaway Beach
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Crossing the Straits to Benicia
This is a longer adventure that
will take us down the Straits to Castaway Beach, then across the
channel to explore the coast of Benicia. Along the way we'll explore
the islands (and currents!) off Benicia Point. On our return, we'll
check out the Martinez wetlands.
For more experienced outdoor adventurers and novice kayakers, river crossings are ideal to help build your confidence for longer paddles and more challenging conditions. You'll learn about the dynamics of the Straits and basic navigation.
These trips are scheduled to catch the ebbing current down and the flood current back (it's easier that way!).
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Sunset over the
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Note: We make every effort to provide you
with a fun trip. Our guides will give instructions before each trip - it
is important that you listen and follow their instructions. You will
assume the responsibility for many decisions affecting your safety
during your trip. These activities can be physically demanding with
inherent elements of risk and danger beyond our control. We do not
assume liability for personal injury or death. You must sign a Release
Form and you participate at your own risk. We offer trips requiring
various degrees of fitness. We are not qualified to evaluate your
fitness so you must evaluate your fitness as appropriate for any given
trip. If you have physical limitations, or are overweight or in poor
physical condition, you should consult with your physician before the
trip.
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