Mendocino Sea, Whitewater River, and Surf Kayak Tours
These adventures are for kayakers who have had some formal training and experience paddling a sea, whitewater, or river kayak. Prerequisites are listed for each adventure. Call us if you have questions about the skills necessary for any of these Mendocino Coast kayaking adventures.
Sea Kayaking the Mendocino Coast
Enjoy a mystical journey on the Mendocino Coast in a sea kayak. Explore dramatic geological features, be intrigued by marine wildlife, and inspired by rugged beauty. Explore sea caves, arches, sea stacks, and secluded coves on the Mendocino Coast with Liquid Fusion Kayaking's experienced guides.
The Mendocino Coast is our paddling backyard.
Join us on one of our Sunday Paddles or contact us to schedule a private or group sea kayak coastal exploration tour.
Sunday Paddles are $40/person. Click here for more information about our Sunday Paddles.
Sea Kayak Coastal Exploration Tours - Are customized for each paddler/group. Rally your friends and contact us to schedule.
1/2 day 2 people - $100/person
1/2 day 3 people - $70/person
1/2 day 4-6 people - $60/person
Full day 2 people - $175/person
Full day 3 people - $125/person
Full day 4-6 people $110/person
Tour de Mendo - multi-day tours of the Mendocino Coast
Each trip is customized to the skill level of the group. All paddlers must have self and buddy rescue skills before registering for any of our sea kayak trips.
Please call or email us with any questions that you have.
Sunday Mendocino Sea Kayak Tours
From April through October, paddlers can join us on our Sunday Paddles. Our Sunday Paddles are $40/person ($60/person if you need to use one of our kayaks). Our Sunday Paddles range from mild to wild and for beginner through advanced so paddlers can select the paddle that suits their skill level and interests.
First Sunday - Estuary Tour - Enjoy the peaceful beauty of one of the Mendocino Coast's tidal estuaries. This is a natural history tour that includes wildlife watching and natural history interpretation as well as paddling tips. Click here for more information.
Second Sunday - Coastal Exploration Tour - Sea kayak and explore a stretch of the Mendocino Coast. Each month, we paddle a different stretch exploring the coastline and admiring the beauty and wildlife from the water. Click here for more information.
Third Sunday - Rock Garden Exploration and Play - Challenge your sea kayak skills to play and explore as we paddle more technical areas of the Mendocino Coast including surf zones and rock gardens. Click here for more information.
First Sunday Estuary Kayak Tour
Enjoy the peaceful beauty of one of
Mendocino's Coastal estuaries.
First Sunday's April through October, we will guide a paddle on one of our tidal estuaries.
Paddlers may bring their own sea kayak, recreational kayak, or canoe (or rent one from us for $20) and join us for wildlife watching and natural history interpretation. Paddling tips specific to estuaries and wildlife watching will be shared as we paddle.
Previous paddling experience is required as this is not a learn to paddle tour. Paddlers should have the equivalent of BCU 1 Star Skills and be comfortable paddling their craft for 3-4 hours.
Reservations are required. Please call (707) 962-1623 to reserve your space.
Second Sunday Coastal Exploration Tour
Sea Kayak and Explore the Mendocino Coast
Second Sunday's April through October, you can join Liquid Fusion Kayaking on a sea kayak journey along the Mendocino Coast.
This paddle is perfect for those who have had some sea kayak experience and are looking to sea kayak and experience the rugged beauty of Mendocino's coastline. Conditions permitting, we will paddle into sea caves, rock gardens, and secluded coves. We will also paddle off shore and see the beauty of our coastal headlands from the ocean. Tips for wildlife watching and coastal paddling will be shared as we paddle.
Paddlers are expected to have a minimum of 10 hours experience paddling a decked sea kayak, the equivalent of BCU 2 Star Skills, and be comfortable paddling 4-6 miles over 3-4 hours.
Paddlers may use their own sea kayak or rent one from us. Sea kayaks must be sea worthy with adequate flotation and properly fitting spray decks. Immersion wear (wetsuit/drysuit) is required for 50 degree water. Please contact us with any equipment questions.
Second Sunday Paddles are $40/person ($60/person if renting a kayak). Reservations are required. Please call (707) 962-1623 for reservations.
Third Sunday Sea Kayak Rock Garden Tour
Sea Kayak Rock Garden Tour
Third Sunday's April through September, play with Liquid Fusion Kayaking in their paddling playground on the Mendocino Coast.
This paddle is for seasoned sea kayakers who have solid rough water paddling skills and want to paddle and play in the surf zones and rock gardens of the Mendocino Coast. We will be guiding paddlers to play spots and sharing tips for surfing waves, reading the water, running pour-overs, and paddling technical water
Paddlers should have a reliable roll, be able to average a 3 knot pace, be comfortable launching and landing in 3-5 foot surf, and have the equivalent of BCU 3 Star Sea Skills.
Third Sunday Paddles are 4-5 hours and $40/person ($60/person if renting a kayak).
Reservations are required. Please call (707) 962-1623 for reservations.
Tour de Mendo
Explore the sea caves, arches, rock formations, and secluded coves of the Mendocino Coast with LFK’s experienced guides. Be enthralled by the wildness of the Pacific Ocean as we navigate the swells and rock gardens of the Mendocino Coast.
Check out the LFK Blog and Photos of the June 2011 Tour de Mendo.
Why: Experience epic sea kayaking along the rugged Mendocino Coast.
"This is the best coastal kayaking in all of California! Paddling only four miles took six hours because there were so many caves, arches, wave pour-overs, sea birds and seals to check out. Big safe beaches to land on and launch from and expert guides to take us safely through every feature." P.Peattie, San Diego
Who: Seasoned sea kayakers – individuals or groups- wanting a guided paddling adventure on the Mendocino Coast. Anyone who has paddled here before and wants to explore a new stretch or learn some rock gardening skills.
Prerequisite Skills: self rescue (eskimo roll recommended), open ocean experience, ability to paddle 6 hours per day.
What: Sea kayak coastal exploration tour guided by Liquid Fusion Kayaking. Day one is instructional and then each day we will paddle approximately 4-6 nautical miles with exploration and rock gardening along the way.
We are also likely to spend some time playing in whitewater kayaks in the rock gardens. If there is interest and water, we will add an additional day running a whitewater river.
When: Rally your friends and call to schedule a custom Tour de Mendo.
How: Call (707) 962-1623 for reservations.
How much:
$110/person/day (groups of 3-6 paddlers)
$175/person/day (2 paddlers)
Gear Rentals available -
$25 for kayak, paddle, spraydeck, pfd, helmet
$10 for farmer john wetsuit, splashtop, booties
Whitewater Kayaking
Saltwater or Fresh?
There is never a shortage of salty whitewater kayaking on the Mendocino Coast.
For those that like freshwater, winter and spring are the seasons that we teach and guide whitewater kayaking on Mendocino's Eel River and Rancheria Creek.
Whitewater of the Sea - Rock Gardening
Welcome to our playground! Experience a 3 hour playful exploration of the rock gardens of the Mendocino Coast. We'll show you some of our favorite spots and teach you the tricks of rock gardening - dart into sea caves, glide down waves, charge pour-overs, and carve through surge chanels - all the while marveling at the incredible beauty of the wild Mendocino Coast.
WOW! This is so much FUN!!!
Why: This is a challenging, thrilling, and fun way to explore our rocky coastline in a sea or whitewater kayak.
Who: Beginner through advanced Whitewater River Kayakers or Sea Kayakers who want to explore the rock gardens and whitewater features of the ocean.
Prerequisites: Essential kayaking skills and essential safety and rescue, and experience paddling in rough water (sea, river, or surf) or equivalent skills as determined by LFK. A reliable eskimo roll is required to paddle a decked kayak.
(Want to try rock gardening but don't have the prerequisites - check out our Wet & Wild Adventure - Whitewater of the Sea)
What: 3 hour session with 1 hour of instruction and 2 hours of play w/guided instruction (we also offer full day classes in sea kayak rock gardening)
Paddlers will learn and apply concepts and skills involved in:
Kayak control and maneuvering
Reading moving water
Recognizing hazards
Recovery Techniques
Exploring coastal rock formations including surge channels and pour-overs and sea caves
Enthusiast (Level 2): Proficient maneuvering and bracing skills in moving water are necessary for this level. Self-rescue on the sit-on-top or reliable eskimo roll in a whitewater kayak or sea kayak is required.
Performance (Level 3): Experienced paddlers will challenge their water reading and maneuvering skills at this level. A reliable eskimo roll is required for all types of kayaks at this level.
When: Daily by reservation.
How: Call to schedule your Rock Gardening Adventure today!!!
How much:
Enthusiast (Level 2) and Performance (Level 3)
$70/person for 3 hour Whitewater Rock Gardening Class
*Gear Rental - $25 for kayak, paddle, spray skirt, life jacket, helmet
-$10 wetsuit rental
Whitewater River Kayak Tours
Eel River and Rancheria Creek
Special Winter 2011/2012 Rates -
1/2 day River Run - $50/person (groups of 3-6 paddlers)
Full Day River Run - $75/person (groups of 3-6 paddlers)
Call for more information and to schedule. (707) 962-1623
Surf Kayaking
Join LFK for a surf kayak tour on the
Mendocino Coast and beyond.
Private and Group Lessons and Surf Tours
Private Instruction - $50/hour (minimum 2 hours)
Full day Mendo Coast Surf Tour 2 people - $175/person
Full day Mendo Coast Surf Tour 3 people - $125/person
Full day Mendo Coast Surf Tour 4-6 people $110/person
Call for availability and reservations (707) 962-1623.
