Casey & Dave were excellent in their respective jobs. Casey was very informative & fun in the shop and Dave was very helpful with explaining the procedure with the kayaks and what to expect. Would definitely recommend this relaxing, and fun event. read more

Bat tour was so much fun and very informative! Our tour guide, John, was super knowledgeable about the lake, city, and bats! read more

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I really hate to give this spot a low rating as we had a great time but here is why: The guy taking working the register had all these jokes about a double kayak. I get it. He is trying to be funny but instead of trying to be funny he should be telling clients that if you are going to take anything like cellphones, to not put them in your pocket as they will fall out as soon at you get in the kayak. That should have been his focal point. Not all the jokes. Then we you get down near the water to retrieve your kayaks they lady doesn't mention anything about that. She should have told us " hey if you have anything in your pockets be mindful as they will fall out " nope. Dropped my iPhone 14 Pro Max in the water as soon and I sat in the kayak. She even told us this happens all the time. Well if you see this happen all the time why not warn the clients before they get in? She said in the summer them retrieve phones all the time. Why not just warn the client to remove any and all things from your pocket. One star. read more

Perfect! Everyone was great! Super accommodating for a last minute reservation- above and beyond service. Highly recommended! What a great nig read more

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So amazing! You get to park in their lot, which is a huge plus. They have spots just for patrons. Their prices are much better, $15.00 for on hour and then the rest of your time is prorated based on the same rate. So if you go over 15 minutes you don't have to pay for another hour. And you will go over! The weather was extremely hot but on the water it was lovely. So cool even with the hot sun. I wish I could go every week! The gentleman at the doc itself was very patient and kind and he even took our picture and gave us photos for free. You will love this place read more

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These folks were amazingly helpful and very patient with me as it had been a while since I'd paddleboarded, and I was certainly a noob. Very easy to park, pay, rent, and get to the water. I think this was the highlight of my Austin trip! I highly recommend it. The best way to see Lady Bird Lake! read more

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I've been wanting to do this tour for three years while living in Austin--and I finally made it happen! Totally worth the wait. The check-in process was super easy and well organized. Our guide, John, was fantastic--funny, personable, and full of great info about the bats, the city, and the river. He made the whole experience feel both relaxed and really engaging. Being out on the water at sunset, with the city skyline as a backdrop, was beautiful on its own--but then getting to see the bats emerge just topped it all off. Such a unique and memorable way to experience Austin. Highly recommend this excursion for locals and visitors alike! read more

It was fun. Love being on the water. On that level, it's really great! HOWEVER, the Cyanobacteria has made us ill. It made my partner very ill. I was sick as well. This was caused by small splashes of water with bloom toxin in them, which is all but guaranteed to happen from hours of paddling in the water. The issue is that you don't properly warn about the danger from the water. If you did, then it would 100% be our responsibility. Your company should verbally warn (as well as it being in the disclaimer, if it is not already in the disclaimer.) The failure to warn could cause liability to attach to the company. It's also the right thing to do. You should warn. What if someone underlying health issues, this could potentially make it much worse. In sum, we are pretty disappointed. Glenn read more

Everyone was great. The people who help you get on the kayak as well as the staff in the building where you sign up. Process was super easy and the location is great. 10/10 would do again! read more

We had a great experience! The female staff who helped us was the cutest little thing and so helpful. She gave great local recommendation too! Easy check in and short walk to river/lake to get your gear. Staff was helpful and friendly at the equipment. Clear directions of where to go and what to enjoy while on the water. We only needed a little over an hour and hit both directions. Definitely recommend. read more

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the check in process was smooth. The volunteers were friendly and the experience was great. The view of Austin down from the lake was pretty amazing. read more

Everyone was very kind and helpful as a first timer. The lake was quiet and peaceful. I did paddle boarding for my first time. Eventually I was able to stand and paddle. It was a great experience I would definitely go again! read more

It was so fun! A nice paddle to get to the bridge and watching the bats was neat! The guide was great, lots of info and very friendly

Great customer service. Fun, low-cost, peaceful way to experience Austin! Will definitely come back again when we visit Austin.

Amazing! Employees are all so nice and helpful and we got some amazing views! 10/10 would recommend! read more

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John Vaughn was a great guide! Very knowledgeable about bats. Plus we saw 2 bard owls perched in the trees on return trip. We had so much fun. A definite recommend for out of towners like us. J&G L read more

What a terrific business. Well.organized, not too pricey, they do all the hard work for you (except the actual kayaking, duh). Our guide, Casey, was very self deprecatingly funny. We enjoyed the history and bat knowledge he was sharing with us. We are locals and brought visitors to this and we plan to return. It was great. read more

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The employees were nice. Quite a walk from the store all the way down to the water with the paddle. I'm leaving a three star review because it was pretty frustrating to paddle for two hours and come back needing to use the "real restrooms" they brag about on their website (screen shot included) only to be told they don't have "public restrooms" (I'm a customer?) and to "walk two minutes down to the food trucks and use the porta potties" read more

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what a great relaxing way of learning about some of Austin's history, i highly recommend it. read more

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Super kind, informative and wonderful people working both the inside and at the launch!! We had the BEST time for our first time out on Lady Bird Lake!! Thank you!! read more

It was such an amazing experience! Our guide was so nice and patient and knew so much about the city and the bats. I would 100% do this all over again. read more

Easy rental process, excellent customer service, nice boats! I know they don't control the weather, but it was beautiful and made our adventure perfect. read more

Views were amazing! John was a great tour guide and showed us the BEST spots to see bats. They were coming pretty close to our kayaks.

John was the most excellent guide. We had the most unforgettable experience. We saw the city and sunset from the water which was stunning, and it felt like we had a private bat showing with this tour. All the other tours headed back while the bats started coming out, which was fine by us, because it was as if we had our own private showing. It was an experience I will never forget. Beauty beyond words - God's glory! And this company was the BEST, they took their time with us, they were knowledgeable, they let us really experience the bats and they were so accommodating to all our needs. I cannot say enough good things about this company and our tour! EXCELLENT IN EVERY WAY!! Thank you Live Love Paddle read more

My son and his friends had the greatest experience paddle boarding! We will definitely be back!

First time kayaking at ladybird lake and this place was awesome! All the guys were super helpful in giving us a refresh of how to kayak and talking to us about places to check out before we headed out on the water. Simple check in and great prices, all around a great business and we can't wait to go back to try paddle boarding! Parking is a little difficult, we ended up parking on a side street since all the retail spots were full. Recommend getting there early in the day if you can read more

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My tour was amazing! John was thoughtful and well versed in all things Austin. I highly recommend!

Very friendly and helpful staff. Straightforward directions to Kayaks. Overall was a fun time and would probably do again.

We go out on the river with you every time we visit Austin, which is about once a year. Thought the bat talk was the best yet. Love being out on the water. Nice people. However, I was very sick and my partner was somewhat sick right after the trip, from getting splashes of water on our mouths from rowing, as the water is infected with Cyanobacteria at this time of year. There was no proper warning of the dangers. A child or someone in poor health could have a much more serious problem. The City needs to fix it, but all companies operating on the water need to clearly warn about it. There was no warning. We understand you want to protect your business, but protecting people's health is more important. If it's in the disclaimer, which I don't know, it's not enough. You need to clearly want people before they sign up. read more

My sister and I were walk-ins and we were set up quickly and efficiently with two paddleboards, vests, and cold water. Parking was right in front and we were able to change out our suits after. It was a bit windy that day but our guide (whose name we forgot!) pointed out the cove and we headed over there, paddled around and had a great time! Would definitely recommend. Oh, and price was good too! read more

Who would've known that seeing bats was a thing?? This is a very cool experience if you're in Austin. We booked the evening slot to avoid the scorching sun. 530-6pm is the perfect time, sun is going down and it's much much cooler. Our guide was Dan, he was amazing! He has so much knowledge on bats that he shares, more than I can ever imagine. He was very energetic, had a great sense of humor and just made the overall experience memorable. You can go either single or double. The ride down the river was very nice, water was calm and it was a very cool night. When you get to the bridge, you get an crash course on bats and why they're here. Thank god for bats, they are a huge contributor to tequila! Fun fact. You'll also see a bunch of other people in the water, people on the bridge, all came to see the bats when they venture out to feed. They usually come out when the sun goes down, but they didn't this time unfortunately. We did get to see a few come out here and there, but not the entire flock like we were expecting. Nonetheless, we were very happy with the experience and the workout was great! Thank you Dan! We'll definitely be back soon! read more

My son and I did the Bat Tour with some other family friends and it was an awesome experience. Every employee we came in contact with was so friendly and helpful. I absolutely loved the location and the store front, unlike those other places where you are standing outside sweating in an old shed. The dock area was nice and easy and the kayaking was amazing! If you do the evening tour, you get the bonus of seeing the sunset over beautiful downtown Austin on your way to the bat bridge. The bats were out in full force and then your kayak back you get to see the lights of the city as your backdrop. Definitely put this on your to-do list and there is no way you could ever be disappointed. read more

Fabulous location, easy access, great service and the best day ever! We can't wait to go back soon. If you haven't visited yet, you should make a plan. read more

Great staff. Great kayaks/boards! Great prices. Easy in and out. Would use them again.

We loveeeeeeeed going kayaking around Austin!! Been wanting to do this for years and finally got a chance to. The employees were so nice and friendly and were also really funny!!! Their office is located on East Riverside so it was a convenient location. The tours get access to their office-which includes use of the bathroom and a free bottle of water. We kayaked from there to the SoCo bridge. I would recommend doing the tour vs the hourly option! read more

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Great, personable guides. Once in a lifetime opportunity to see the bats take flight from under the bridge. Wonderful time all around.

Really nice folks, nice kayaks we did the city side and spent an hour on the water, good prices!!

Great tour! It was awesome to just grab a paddle and go! I highly recommend the Sunset and Bat tour! The group could go at their own pace and then we met at the bridge for a fun lesson on the Mexican Free Tailed Bat. Thanks for a great night! read more

We cannot more highly recommend this tour. The guide was amazing, and made this experience so special.

Our experience with LLP was so good! My boyfriend and I did the kayak bat tour last week. Our guide was knowledgeable, spunky, yet laid back. Would highly recommend this to both locals and visitors! read more

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