Explore the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Avila Beach and the caves in Shell Beach in a solo or tandem kayak with a group of people or a private tour.

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Cave Expedition

This is our most exciting tour!!! There are a series of arches, caves, and rock gardens that are only accessible from the water and your kayak is the best vehicle for exploring. This tour is exhilarating and at times strenuous. Your guide will instruct and assist you with a surf zone launch. Once passed the breakers you will venture along spectacular coastal vistas, kelp forests, and protected coves to dinosaur caves. This tour can be taken by the novice or experienced paddler. These caves are both intriguing and challenging, so you choose how much adventure you can handle. Our guides teach you the basic strokes and show you some of the best caves in our area. Central Coast Kayaks has offered this expedition longer than any other. Be careful you might get hooked! Note: If conditions for the Cave Expedition are not favorable we may defer to the "Tomol Tour" as an alternative.

Summer in Avila - Tomol Tour

This is a great family and or novice excursion. The protected waters of Avila Beach and Port San Luis offers a beautiful and relaxing setting for this special outing. Paddle with sea lions, otter, marine birds, and if we're lucky, dolphin. Much like the native Chumash Indians in their plank canoe "aka Tomol" we'll explore this very special area with its unique geology and history. We often defer to the "Tomol Tour" when the very popular "Cave Expedition" is not possible due to ocean conditions.

Summer in Avila - Pirates’ Excursion

This 4-5 hour guided excursion is designed for experienced beginners to expert paddlers and provides a taste of the best kayak touring. Starting with a beach launch at historic Port San Luis or Avial Beach, you will explore where famed pirates and explorers ventured in the 16th century. Great coastal vistas, kelp forests, secluded beaches, sea carved rock grottos, arches, and caves will fulfill your adventuresome spirit. An abundance of sea life awaits you. Otters, seals, and dolphin often visit and live in the area. Time and conditions allowing, we will venture and explore the Dinosaur Caves of Shell Beach. All equipment is provided.