Love this shop and its merch.... Both the one in Valley Ford and in the town of Bodega....read more

From the owner: Our second location has all the great offerings of our Bodega store. Everything from surf gear,…read morebeach necessities, souvenirs and rentals! Our hand-printed apparel line has been a favorite in Sonoma County for 30+ years.

Staff was friendly and welcoming. They answered all of our questions and explained everything to…read moreus. Highly recommended this spot. They drop off and pick up the kayaks, can also drive you/pick you up from the beach. We kayak 5 miles (drop off to pick up) and we got a ride back to our car. It's just a beautiful place to kayak, the water is warm and it's just such a beautiful place. A must to do!!

Stopped in here because I had my rod and reel, but realized I was completely missing my spinners…read moreand tackle. I'm usually a surf fisherman, so river fishing is pretty new to me. I ended up asking the owner for some advice on how to get started in the local waters. He was incredibly helpful- not only did he recommend a specific spoon spinner, but he even took the time to show me the best way to cast and retrieve it for the river. This place is definitely a local gem. Whether you're a regular or you're like me and somehow managed to leave your tackle box at home, it's a great spot to drop by. Great service and even better advice!

Great experience. Quick in and out. No pricing gimmicks. Great location and friendly people. We'll…read more be back

Rented e-bikes on our trip to Healdsburg and had a great time. I caught a cold upon arriving but…read morethey were very accommodating and allowed me to postpone a day to recover. When we got there everything was explained in detail and suggestions were made on possible trails to ride throughout town. Maps were given out which helped navigate once we left the store. The bikes were great and not having to work too hard while pedaling was a treat. We didn't have a lot of time due to date change but the couple of hours spent riding was enough to make us want to return!

My family and I had an excellent experience. The river was challenging, but it was a very memorable…read moretrip! This is run by a lovely, local couple who almost felt like family in the short time we were there. They boosted the confidence of my son with reassurance and also took the time to help us get back to our vehicle after it unexpectedly broke down on our way to the river. Just wanted to say they are really good people. They also gave us great guidance to navigate the river with quality equipment!

First off, we do this river day trip every year. We -highly- recommend experiencing the river, it's…read morealways fun and rarely disappoints (even as our kids get older!) While we have used different outfits lately - we had a great experience with Russian River Adventures a few years back, so we came in excited to return. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing, mainly due to poor planning by the staff. We booked for four people on a Thursday - my wife, myself, and our two teens (14 and 16)--with the expectation that we'd have two boats, which is standard for this group size. However, the team miscounted the boats that morning. When we pointed this out, instead of fixing the mistake, they pulled us aside and crammed all four of us into a boat intended for three, squeezing in an extra seat to make it "fit." Visibly frustrated, the team promised to speak with the owner and make it right (it was two high schoolers running it that day). I didn't argue and wanted to at least try to have a good time and not be that Dad. The result on the boat? A very cramped and uncomfortable setup that made the inflatable much harder to steer and navigate--especially on a 9-mile river trip. This wasn't the experience we paid for or expected based on our prior trips. The staff seemed more focused on moving us along rather than making it right. Still haven't heard from the owner. We'll likely explore other options next time around. Disappointed to see the service slip like this.

Really good rode the demo bike on good ride and took a lot of time explaining all the features…read more When picking up bike went through all the features and helped log into the ap feature. Nice to have such good service from a real person. Not cheap but a good quality purchase and experience

I always find the service at the New Wheel to be a very pleasant experience. Everyone is very…read moreknowledgeable and professional - and I always know the work they do is top notch. I really rely on their expertise and advice on what my bike. needs and don't feel like they are taking advantage of an old woman who loves her bike! For those of you who have never tried it, I HIGHLY recommend getting an ebike to explore the many beautiful spots in Marin County. And now with the addition of bike trails thanks to the SMART train, we have even MORE places to enjoy on our bikes.

Highly recommended. I booked the "Wohler Bridge Tour" as an outing for my wife and my anniversary…read more Sadly I failed to read the instructions and went to Rubicon's offices instead of the Wohler bridge launch site (oops!) which meant once I got back into cell phone range and figured out my mistake, we were an hour late to our scheduled time. Bill was waiting patiently and was incredibly gracious. He took my wife and I out for a 2 1/2 hour SUP tour of the Russian River, providing tips and guidance along the way. I'm thankful that I came across Rubicon as I now feel that I have both a strong comfort with paddle boarding and better a sense of the Russian River and where we might go paddle boarding in the future. Bill has a great wealth of knowledge and we appreciated his casual style. It's worth noting that Rubicon's rates are incredibly low, particularly given the personalized attention you get on these tours. Looking forward to coming back.

Learned a lot and had a great time. it was good time and would even do it again. the river was…read morebeautiful, great location, an excellent experience.

Love this place, bought a bike from them and they were the best! Helped answer my questions and…read morejust talk about cycling. Also let me test ride it, cool bikes to walk through and check out even if you aren't buying.

I came here from the bay area because I had heard they recently started carrying X-LAB bikes which…read moreI was interested in checking out, (great price for what you get for sure!) and they had a few in stock and/or on the way. I ended up purchasing from them and am quite happy with my new bike and their customer service. They also rent eBikes here and have suggestions for nice country paths to take originating from their shop, up to varies wineries. I plan on taking my new bike on some of these paths sometime. Revel is not just a bike shop but they also do repairs and tune ups, and sell various accessories such as locks and Camelback Podium water bottles, etc. They're friendly and accommodating here and I dig the location in The Barlow shopping district, which is really nice.

The world needs more people on folding bikes...no doubt. Geoffrey at BikePartners agrees! He's…read morefriendly and knowledgable and really knows how to help you find the right folding bike for what you need. He's got the good stuff here from city folders like Bromptons to touring ready Bike Fridays. If you're in the area and need a folder...there is no other place.

Amazing service and amazing experience! Geoffrey went above and beyond to help my dad pick out a…read morerecumbent bike that met his needs. He was responsive, punctual, thoughtful, and all around a lovely human being. I would absolutely recommend BikePartners to anyone looking for a recumbent trike, or mobile bike service in general.

Eric led our tour on September 18th and our group was maxxed out with the most amount of people he…read morecould take in a single tour. He was awesome at making us feel prepared and his sense of humor really helped everyone feel at ease. I was especially impressed of how he helped 2 guests who were clearly scared of the kayak flipping over during the tour, primarily by being a calm, patient guide. I would definitely go back to him! Overall, our group was blessed to be out there on an overcast night, which allowed us to see a lot of the bioluminescent silhouettes of fish that swam under and around us throughout the tour.

Booked the evening bioluminescence tour with Blue Waters Kayaking and had an amazing experience!…read moreBooking online was easy and then as a follow up, they send you more info and a waiver to send for your excursion. They do this particular tour on nights when there's little to no moonlight since that is when you will best see the sparkling creatures in the bay. It embarks from Miller's Boat Launch near Nick's Cove in Marshall. It's not far from Point Reyes, so if you're spending time at the seashore, this is a magical way to end your day. They begin at 8 with very detailed instructions for your gear and paddling. Between that and then launching the boats in your group, you actually get on the water about 8:45 and return to the dock around 11 pm. It was a windy and foggy evening, so unfortunately, there were no sunset views. But the novelty of paddling in twighlight in to the evening more than made up for that. We had flocks of pelicans flying overhead and once we got to darker areas, the real star of the show came out to sparkle. You can see the bioluminescence light up as you paddle or run your fingers in the water. We stopped a few times along some coves and even saw the sparkles lap up on the sandy shores. We had 3 guides -one leading, one in the middle and one at the back to make sure no boats were left behind. The ride out was a bit choppy but we had paddlers of all levels in our group and everyone did okay. The guides made sure to check in with everyone and we'd count off boats to make sure we all caught up, We got to hear information about the seashore and the surrounding waters and the local creatures. The time flew by and it was such a wonderful, magical experience. If you haven't night kayaked, I'd definitely say to try it once. I hope to travel with Blue waters again and try one of their day trips, While it's important to dress warm and wear waterproof shoes, they do provide dry bags, a waterproof top and of course all the safety gear for your excursion.

"As good as it gets" is right! Every year I always wistfully admired Angel's custom hand-made…read moreshoes and boots at the Oregon Country Fair. This year I decided it was finally time to order my own. She takes a duct-tape measurement of your feet (both of them - which is great because my feet have almost a half-size difference) and then crafts a pair of boots to your exact specifications. If you order during the busy summer season it can take awhile (I ordered in early July and my boots were finished in late October), but it was well well worth the wait. The quality and skill that went into making these shoes is obvious. Besides being beautiful, they are immensely comfortable beyond any shoes I have ever worn before. The soles are made of repurposed shredded rubber that allows your feet to really feel the texture of the ground while still protecting you from sharp bits. And you can patch them yourself. Yes, they were expensive, but if you take care of them they should last decades. I don't plan to buy any other daily wear or outdoorsy/hiking shoes for the foreseeable future. Yay!

What I'll be wearing as the sun changes its course. Big fuzzy handmade boots (the kind that stop…read moretraffic as people lean out their car windows to gape). I've liked Uggs too, but I'm a sucker for local. In fact, one of these coming days I really want to drive out and see her at work, and see if she can fix me boots up a little---they've worn through just a bit at the back because they're slightly too big. When you order yours (as I'm sure you'll do) then just make sure you send in a trace of your foot, so you're sure to get the right size, no guessing. These keep me warm and cosy and feeling like I'm still wearing flip flops. It's awesome in California.