Welcome to Kayak Connection

Kayak Connection offers both sea kayaking and stand-up paddling rentals, instruction, and tours in Santa Cruz and in Moss Landing at the Elkhorn Slough.  We are your one-stop-shop for all things paddle related - selling premier sit-on top and closed-deck kayaks and stand-up paddle boards.  Visit us for all of your kayaking needs!



 
     



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Kayaking Outdoors News & Events

May 2nd, 2013
Happy Mother's Day from Kayak Connection! Sunday, May 12th MOMS PADDLE FREE! 
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Kayak Fishing Clinics
March 28th, 2013

Fishing season is coming! Are you ready to hook that big one?
Want to try kayak fishing for the first time, or hope to pick up some tips and tricks from a local expert? 



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SUP Sunset Paddles
March 20th, 2013
New for April! SUP SUNSET TOURS every Friday night at our Santa Cruz Harbor location! Enjoy the beautiful sunsets of our longer days as you embark on an SUP board. The usually calm waters of the Monterey Bay make for a perfect playground for our sunset paddle.  
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Rare Animals Spotted in The Elkhorn Slough
March 12th, 2013
Rare sightings on the Elkhorn Slough have made for some exciting paddles lately! During the past few days a Stellar Sea Lion has been resting on the Southern Sea Lion dock in the Moss Landing Harbor.  We pass right by them on our kayak tour route and have been marvelling at how big he is compared to the other species.
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Birding - Best Books for Identifying Your Feathered Friends
February 28th, 2013
March and April are popular times for kayaking birdwatching tours in the Elkhorn Slough. In fact, the Slough is considered one of California's birding "hot spots" by statewide birding chapters.  With such a huge variety of birds, you may want to do a little reasearch before you paddle to help you identify birds on the water. But which books are best for our area? 
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New SUP Elkhorn Slough Tour!
February 26th, 2013
New to our March schedule are Stand-Up Paddling tours every Sunday in the Elkhorn Slough!!!
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♥ Love Paddle on Valentine's Day ♥
January 24th, 2013
Looking for something new and inventive to do with your sweetie on Valentine's Day? Come paddle on one of our love tours and fulfill your iconic dream in the classic love boat.

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New for Spring - Pooch Paddle!
January 16th, 2013
Our dog paddle allows you to experience kayaking in a whole new way - with man's best friend. You and your furry friend will kayak in the Santa Cruz Harbor, and weather permitting, into the Monterey Bay! Spaces are limited, so sign up today!

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