We've been talking about trying out some kayaks on the Petaluma river for a while and we finally decided to do it. What a great experience! With six of us (including three kids and a dog), we needed two tandem and two single kayaks. The guys at Petaluma Paddle were great. On the phone, Drew helped me figure out what we needed - at the river, Chad was super helpful and got us going quickly. We were in our way. About 40 minutes later we made it to the turning basin where we docked and then walked into town for lunch. The timing was perfect, left at around noon as the tide took us up the river and on the way back the Petaluma wind was at our back. Glad we finally made it out, was great to see Petaluma from the river. Will definitely be back!! read more

Petaluma Stand Up Paddle - Paddleboarding Near Me - Petaluma, California

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Yelp doesn't only help when you're hungry. It helps when you want to be active as well. Today we decided to try something new. Something we've never done before. We decided it was going to be Paddle Boarding. I called Petaluma Stand Up Paddle earlier in the week to get the low down. Jessica filled me in on how things operate. Today, I got the pleasure of meeting Jessica and Drew the owner. They got us all set up and have us a tutorial for us newbs. We rented our boards for $20/hr Or $65/day. They offer downwind paddles and other guided tours in their 2 other locations. Paddle Boarding seemed very novice. Anyone can do it. And you should do it especially if you're looking for a good core and upper body workout. You can paddle into Petaluma and have some lunch and paddle back. We did paddle twards town but never made it all the way. I think they said it was about a mile ? Along our paddle, we saw Blue Herons and Egrets hunting for their lunch. We watched as they caught and ate the fish. While we paddled, a parade of ducks joined us in the paddle. There were so many birds everywhere. We also saw jellyfish in the river. That was unexpected and neat to see. On the way back, the Smart train passed right in front of us. The passengers on the train waved as we waived back. We will be back and will hopefully bring others along with us. THANK YOU DREW AND JESS AT PETALUMA STAND UP PADDLE :-) read more

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Keith was so helpful and friendly. I called him at about 8:45 and asked him if I could have a tandem kayak at 10. He was ready and able to accommodate me. I tried their online platform, but such with online reservations, it doesn't work so last minute. I really appreciate that he was able to accommodate my last minute desire. With a 2hr rental and a 9 year old that wasn't much help, I made it to downtown Petaluma in an hour. The way back, going down river, was easier and we returned within 35 min. I texted him when we returned and venmo'd the payment. Easy peasy read more

My new favorite place to rent SUP. Friendly, helpful, and so easy to rent from. I had no idea this gem was tucked away here. I love Petaluma and this is the best way to visit. Paddle up river, have lunch, drink a beer, eat pie, do some boutique shopping, and float back to the marina. Buy a dry bag because you're going to find a lot that you'll want to spend your money on in downtown Petaluma. read more

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Fun, unique | Not my favorite location to SUP $$ This is definitely a fun and unique thing to do up in northern California. How often do you get to SUP next to a downtown? Family friendly. Great for all levels. Easy to find with plenty of parking. Shop is nice. Lots of different types of boards for sale. Bathroom is in a separate building next to the dock. Rates are the same rate just about everywhere else. We did $20 for an hour. Not really my most favorite place to SUP because the water is pretty disgusting and murky. We paddled by a bunch of tiny dead crabs. (more the reason NOT to fall in the water, haha) But, it was neat to see parts of Petaluma that you've never seen before, or at least from a different perspective. Don't expect to get any guidance at all if you tell the person working there that you've done it before. They assume you know exactly what you're doing even when you've told them you've been out once. SUP is really not that hard to do/ learn, but dude, no one remembers which part of the board is the front when they've done it once / twice. Folks in Tahoe set it up for you already. I guess I compare all other SUP companies to those in Tahoe/my experiences in Tahoe. Tahoe is really the best place to do this. read more

Full disclosure I did not use them. However the reason I did not use them because they charge for a four hour half-day rental which is ridiculous for Petaluma. Very much tourist pricing read more

I went here with my son on a Saturday with a travelzoo voucher and the owner seemed quite nice and personable both on the phone and on site. First off the address has not been updated however the lady in the flower shop didn't mind sending us to the right place not far away. Drew gave us his biggest, most sturdy kayak, strapped in the seats which were quite flimsy for someone over 300 pounds. He was helpful getting us in the kayak and telling us where we could paddle and sites to see however he did not adjust my seat so as to make the experience enjoyable at all. He did let me know that if we went to Petaluma and got out, I would probably not be able to get back in on my own. My son, who just turned 14 was really enjoying the kayak so even though it was a terrible trip that we had to cut in half for my sake if my son can go out by himself I would probably take him back here. We went looking for some endangered geese or pelicans that had been spotted and just saw murky water and a floating dead fish. People fishing from the shore and a couple of big boats on the shore. read more

Standup paddling is a great time...Pretty much anywhere you can do it. However, PSUP may take the cake for overall best place to rent/buy/learn about paddleboarding in Northern California. Mike, the owner and a seasoned SUPer, helped us get our blades and boards, and gave us a quick tutorial. He answered all our questions on inflatable boards and best places to go to paddle. We couldn't have been more annoying, and he couldn't have been any nicer or more accommodating. What a gem. They even do free Wednesday night SUP events during the summer. I live in SF and vow to go up there before the season end to join in on the midweek festivities. This place is great, the river was fun to paddle around in (and taking a beer break at Dempsey's was also a treat), and PSUP is a great place to get you on the water. Mahalo, Mike! read more

What a great experience! My wife had been wanting to do this for a long time so I took her here for a secret. She loved it! Michael is great. He welcomed us and got us all set up for our day. It was our first time paddling so he showed us everything we needed to know about paddle boarding. Paddle Boarding is pretty straight forward and you should be able to get it down within a few minutes. There's a lot to see on the river so have a plan. We chose to make our way downtown so we could stop at Taps for a brew. Regardless of where you choose to go, you shouldn't have difficulty mooring your board (Just remember to take your paddle with you and moor between 8am and 8 pm). It's a great way of traveling. If you love Petaluma, you should go to PSUP. Paddling up the Petaluma River and seeing the D street bridge, the turning basin, and downtown from the water level allowed me to appreciate the city from a different perspective. There is no doubt that I'll be heading there more now that it's summer. Tips: make a reservation or call ahead during the weekends. You might have to wait a few minutes if they are getting someone else set up do take a few minutes to cheek out the catalogues. read more

Amazing experience paddle boarding here! Great scenery, weather, and the owners were super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place and would definitely come back again :) read more

Petaluma SUP was great! Amazing customer care - Keith seemed to genuinely want to make sure we had a great time...and we did!!! He helped us set up and was generally a cool, chill guy. So glad we have PSUP here in Petaluma! Will offer for anyone who visits! read more

Thank you for providing this fun adventure for my daughter and I. The headwinds were strong heading toward town, but we cruised on the way back. That was my first time paddleboarding. I will definitely do it again. read more

Drew was so helpful and accommodating! We had so much fun on the water and will definitely be back!!!

These guys run a stand up operation! No pun intended! Really enjoyed the hands on experience we got from Trevor. Lots of great info on proper technique and recommendations/great pricing on new & used equipment. We tried out the Yoga paddle this weekend and loved the tranquility of it. We'll be back! read more

My friend and I rented a few kayaks and took our dogs along with us to paddle to town. We had A BLAST. Chad was so amazing and got us all set up and was super patient with us and our dogs. We will be back and look forward to our next adventure. Thanks Chad!!! read more

Drew at Petaluma Stand up Paddleboard was amazing. Really knowledgeable and even picked us up in town when we were too tired to paddle home. He's got a ton of great tours and it's super easy to paddle down to wineries or to town from this location. He just wants you to have an awesome day and will help you find just the right adventure. Check out their shop in Petaluma and Napa for a guarenteeed great time. read more

I went to the PSUP weekly Wednesday event with some friends to check it out. We had such a great time. Trevor and Michael are really nice guys with lots of knowledge. We are all beginners and they gave us a run down on paddle boarding, no casualties! I highly recommend this shop and their events! read more

Yes the spot is nice and its a short drive from the city but what made it for us was Mike! Such a nice man and extremely informative on different boards for differen recreational fun. If I am on the market for a board I would rather spend my money there. It feels better to buy local and it would be worth it to see Mike again. Go to PSUP if you need to get away from the city, you get a great workout and a chance to meet Mike...such a great guy and a great time! Thanks Mike, read more

My family and I went here on Sunday. We paddled for an hour to downtown Petaluma parked the boards, went for a lovely lunch and then paddled back! What a wonderful way to spend the day, and all in Petaluma! The business is very friendly, helpful and good value. read more

If I could give 6 stars I would! The boards were easy to maneuver and good quality. Mike was very attentive and knowledgeable. He is such a pleasant person and you could tell that he loves what he does. He really made us feel like we were ohana. I would definitely recommend stopping by and saying hi to Mike. Two thumbs up! read more

Came here in 2012 and haven't stopped raving about this place. The guy we met (can't remember his name) was super friendly, and gave us great tips. I can't wait to be in the area and try it again read more

My wife surprised me with a new paddle board for my birthday and it looks awesome! She said she received very great costumer service and got a really bodacious deal. I cant wait to hit the water. read more

Amazing spot! This is a family owned business right on the water. They gave us a few tips and even walked our boards down to the water! It was a gorgeous day and we got to row through town. So cool! There is even a spot where you can dock your board, grab a beer and then SUP away. We have SUPed other places in the past, being on the river it's a bit calmer and great for beginners as well as intermediates. Plus, the staff here is super friendly. Would highly recommend this place. Check it out! read more

This was awesome!!! I've never written a review on yelp but had too!!! Tyler was great and I can't wait to go again!!! Thanks for an amazing day and the start of a new hobby!!! I would strongly recommend using Petaluma Stand up Paddle for your paddle boarding needs!!! read more

This little family owned SUP joint is the best, with the true aloha spirit and fun I was looking for to get me started with stand up paddle boarding. Michael and Trevor were both super accommodating and have all sorts of great deals and options for those interested in either renting or owning. My hubby and I went for our first ride in the Petaluma river, and they carried the boards down to the water and put us right in, and since it was a bit of a choppy cold day, they paddled with us and arranged it for all of us to be picked up a certain point, and even loaded the boards on racks and took us back to the shop where our car was. Their shop is cute and cozy with some seriously gorgeous boards, a selection of t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and really pretty "wind chimes" made of locally found driftwood, seashells etc. Enjoy the Hawaiian music, spirit and feel when you visit these guys! And by the way, SUP is such a good and fun workout, and you get to see parts of the river, wildlife, and countryside that you never would if not actually cruising down the river! read more

PSUP is awesome! I went down to Petaluma marina with a group of friends that had their own boards, but it was my first time so I had to rent one. Their shop was cool lot's of fun stuff in there. Board rentals were supper cheap like $20 an hour or so. I was super surprised how easy it was. I never fell in the water once! We went up the Petaluma River into town, we docked right there and went out to eat , then headed back. On our way back the moon was rising and the sun was setting. It was unbelievable out there. Needless to say I'm hooked and will be buying a board from PSUP very soon. read more

Drew is a "Stand up guy!" Runs a great business and is very reasonable. Drew is very knowledgeable of the paddle boarding sport! If you are in town, swing by his shop and go for a paddle. Heading out of town, swing by and rent a board. Kids love them and they are easy to ride! read more

Great time in the river. Highly recommended. Very friendly people. Great place to go paddle boarding, the river is perfect with amazing scenery. The price is very good. read more

This was my first time stand up paddle boarding and it was an excellent experience, a brilliant two hours on a hot day. The Petaluma river is a great location. Very helpful staff read more

If you want a fun outing with your kids try stand up paddle boarding here! Or just kneel or sit...They have great equipment that makes it easy to master and an hour on the water is lots of fun. Give it a try this summer. read more