This is a great option for exploring Lady Bird Lake by kayak or paddle board. They have a modest…read moreparking lot but depending on when you get there, it may be full. For a weekend morning we were happy to snag a spot and made our way down to the rental area. You can decide on single vs double kayaks or paddleboards and rent by the hour. We decided on an hour of double kayak and thoroughly enjoyed our time out on the water. They have plenty of life vests and the staff were helpful in helping us get in and out of the kayak. It's a gorgeous lake and on a hot summer day was nice and cool on the water. Great opportunity to get some exercise in while looking at the beautiful vegetation up and down the lake. Highly recommend!

We were excited to go paddle boating, but the experience was extremely disappointing…read more The lake had so much algae that it wrapped around the paddle boat's propeller every few seconds, making it incredibly difficult to move. Instead of enjoying our time on the water, we spent most of it stopping to remove algae just so we could keep going. My biggest issue isn't the algae itself--nature happens. My issue is that the staff never warned us about the lake conditions before renting us the paddle boats. If we had known the algae was bad enough to make paddling this difficult, we never would have rented them. On top of that, one of our paddle boats had a broken piece on the hatch used to access the propeller. I personally had to go over and help my sister because she couldn't properly open and close it to remove the algae. Every time the propeller got wrapped up again, it made the process even more frustrating. I explained the situation to an employee and pointed out the broken piece. Instead of offering a solution, I was told there was nothing they could do and that she just needed to keep removing the algae and paddle her way back to the dock. Later, when she was still struggling, we were told it would cost $50 for someone to come tow or assist her. Because we were moving so slowly due to the algae, we ended up spending more time on the lake than expected and were charged an additional $16 for another 30 minutes. That extra charge could have been avoided if we had simply been told about the lake conditions before renting the boats. Instead of taking our concerns seriously, the response was essentially, "It's better in the spring." If that's the case, then customers should be told about the current lake conditions before they're charged. We could have chosen a different activity instead of paying for an experience that turned into a struggle from start to finish. Honest communication and properly maintained equipment would have made all the difference.

Great tour and Ethan was fantastic and had a lot of stories. The bats were a bit anticlimactic in…read moreJuly-according to Ethan they are all pregnant and playing it safe and come August the population doubles. The kayaking was fun and relaxing Bring sunglasses-they give you water Your but will be wet when you leave! Prepare for that!

Buyer beware. Booked this because it said "good weather…read morerequired." It was raining steadily and they still ran the tour. When I asked about it, they said they only cancel for lightning... which is not what the listing says. That's misleading, plain and simple. Even worse, they wouldn't work with us at all after the fact. No flexibility, no effort to make it right. Plenty of other kayak options in Austin... I'd go with one that's actually upfront about their policies.

I was reluctant to do this today as i have limited resources with me. Like a change of clothes!…read moreDanny was awesome and said your shirts will dry in This Austin Heat! He was right. I needed time to reset and this was perfect. Friendly staff, especially Daniel! Ample parking all around the lake and it's free! Do this. It will rejuvenate the heart, mind and spirit.

A nice, simple spot right on Lady Bird to rent paddleboards and kayaks…read more It's a lot more chill than Zilker. Easy check in and rental process, and they launch you straight on the water. There are lockers to put your stuff in, and they take your ID to make sure you don't run off with the board lol. It's nice that they let you launch there if you own your own kayak / paddleboard - I saw people there doing that. They have a small parking lot too. $18 per person an hour for kayaks, $22 per person an hour for paddleboards.

Paddle board Austin skyline tour? Sign me up! Did this tour…read moreover the summer and had a blast. You can choose from guided or self-guided and we opted for self-guided. We've done a few tours on Ladybird Lake with different companies and never tire of it. Austin Paddle Shack is definitely one of the better outfits around. Safety is extremely important to them. The staff want to ensure you're having a good time without any issues. My coordination is often lacking so that wasn't really anything they could help me with. Other than that, definitely recommend.

Our Lone Star kayaking tour was great! We did the sunset bat trip, had beautiful weather and views,…read morethe bats were impressive. Us and our two teen boys had lots of fun.

Guides were fantastic, beautiful paddle. was expecting more of a "swarm" of bats - it was hard to…read moresee because it was so dark when they finally emerged; it was more of a small steady stream than a swarm

Nice long paddle before gathering for the event. The team…read moreefficiently handled the large group size. Entertaining commentary along the way with good bat information.

This is a great place to rent kayaks. Unlike other rental locations, you start off right next to…read moreCongress Bridge, home to the biggest urban bat colony in the US. Especially during the summer, you can see ribbons of bats emerge from under the bridge around sunset. You can head east to Bird Island or west to Red Bud Island if you want a work out. If you are interested in rowing, there is a great 1-month intro course (unlike kayaking or SUP, one cannot attempt rowing on one's own). The Austin Rowing Club is a non-profit so you become part of a community.

I've been here twice in the past two days. This is so convenient for the patrons at the four…read moreseasons. Great way to see the lady bird lake, even with a family! They have one and two person kayaks rented by the hour, paddle boards and bikes. They even have bikes for rent with the carriage attached for up to two kids. The costs are very reasonable. The actual rental office is a little tricky because its front door is facing the lake which puts it at the backside of the building. I'm so happy this option is here, it was fun to explore town lake by both kayak and bike and both I got to do with my 3 yr old.

Did the Boats and Bats kayak tour in Austin on 8/1 -- highly recommend! Our guide John gave great…read morehistory on the bats, informative enough that even people on the bridge were listening in. Watching the bats emerge from below the bridge was amazing, and paddling back with the city lights was the perfect way to end it.4

Amazing!! The whole team was knowledgeable and kind ! Will book with them again! I love seeing the…read moremexican split tailed bats, cute little creatures :)

Thank you Ben for the memories. I'm looking forward to paddle and float with everyone all Summer…read morelong at your location. I appreciate you and your company you created.

I guess this is the only kayaking shop opens during winter in San Marcos. Kayaking is fun for a…read morebeginner. The water is clear and there are many turtles along the river. Ben is very nice and welcoming, his dog is cute too:) Definitely a good place to go if you are seeking something interesting:)

We always have the best days out on the lake with ATX Wake Adventures! They are the best team for…read morewake surfing, by far! Always really professional, super friendly, and the best drivers. We've worked with them for several years, for work events and personal, and always have a great time. They're awesome with kids and make the whole day seamless. Could not recommend them more strongly!

Always the best time with Atx Wake Adventures! The drivers are so fun and accommodating,the boats…read moreare clean and they make loading/unloading a Breeze. Perfect for fun party time or a family outing they kill it every time!