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Estuary
Los Carneros Wine Region
🌊 Natural Lazy River Adventure! 🌿
Los Carneros Wine Region
A true Wine Country experience—powered by nature, not a pump!
Glide effortlessly through winding estuary waters as the tide carries you on a 4-mile round-trip paddle into the heart of an untouched wetland. At times, the waterway narrows to just twelve feet, bringing you eye-level with the sights, sounds, and stillness of this thriving tidal ecosystem. This self guided trip requires high tide, all launch times are posted here, click BOOK NOW!
Launch Details:
📍 Location: 12 minutes from Downtown 6 Cuttings Wharf Rd Napa,Ca 94559
📍 Launch Times: Posted based on high tide (required for this paddle route)
🚣 Book Now & Let the Tide Take You! Call or text with any questions 707.200.5511
NAPA RIVER
Hourly Rental
Explore Downtown and the Oxbow by water!
Reserve a basic rental for the main stem of the Napa River anytime by clicking here Book Now!
Note: during low tide we launch everyone down river in Carneros, 12 minute drive
Launch Details:
📍 Location: 100 Riverside Dr Napa, CA
📍 Launch Times: 9am - 3pm By Appointment
Ride The River
One-Way, Kayak Adventure!
Let the tide and wind carry you on an unforgettable journey along the Napa River, through the heart of Napa Valley.
Choose your adventure:
✅ 2 Hours – A scenic paddle through vineyard-lined shores and lush wetlands.
✅ Half Day – Explore the renaissance of Downtown Napa and its waterfront charm.
✅ Full Day – Travel deep into Napa’s northern reach, ending in the serene forested stretch at Trancas Crossing Park.
Book your ONE WAY TRIP here Book Now!
Why Choose Ride The River?
🚣♂️ Effortless Exploration – Expertly timed with the tides and wind at your back for a smooth, one-way journey.
🎧 Immersive Audio Guide – Enjoy hands-free storytelling about the river’s history, culture, and vibrant ecosystem.
🥂 Scenic Stops & Dining – Pause at Main Street Dock for a world-class meal or picnic among towering redwoods.
Launch & Landing Points:
📍 Embark: Carneros Wine Region @ 6 Cuttings Wharf Rd, Napa, CA
📍 2-Hour Disembark: 100 Riverside Drive, Napa, CA
📍 Half-Day Disembark: Main Street Dock @ 700 Main Street
📍 Full-Day Disembark: Trancas Crossing Park @ 600 Trancas St.
🚗 Plenty of parking available at all locations!
🗓 Availability: Scheduled bi-weekly with the afternoon incoming tide or by appointment for groups.
🌊 Experience the full transition from salt marsh to freshwater forest in a way you never have before! Call or text with questions 707.200.5511
🔗 Reserve Your Kayak Now!
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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.
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ARRIVE
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