Smith River, United States
12580 US-101
N/A
+1 7073282022
Return visit! Amazing as always. Incredibly affordable adventure. AGAIN! thanks Carl.
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The Smith River kayaks was one of the most amazing experiences I've had. I went with my girlfriend and had amazing first time kayaking there. 100% worth it in my opinion it was so beautiful and the service was extremely nice and friendly, Carl is an amazing interesting guy, he even has a cute cat named mouse. 5/5 would definitely recommend :)
An absolute blast! With so much to do here in the coasts of California, it might be easy to miss gems like these. It was our first time Kayaking and by the end of it we felt like experts! (Relatively speaking). It’s easy to drive by this place but if you see a sign that says Smith River Kayaks, do yourself a favor and stop there, especially if you’re looking for a good time. You’ll be greeted by one of the coolest kinds of people you’ll ever meet, the guy that runs the joint. He very informative, funny, and is great at asking questions to figure exactly where your skill level is. We did about a 5 and a half hour kayak down the smith river through some smooth waters, And some not so smooth 101 rapids. We enjoyed every last bit of it, the view was beautiful most of the ride down and it felt like a massive adventure. Towards the end of the trip we even got to see some otters and some river seals! Prices were very good compared to some of the other places we looked at and honestly feel like we wouldn’t have gotten the same experience elsewhere and mainly because all other places are missing one key ingredient. The man that runs this show, he’s a one of a kind character you only meet one in a life time. He was a blast to be around and a blast to listen to. He made the whole experience seamless and incredibly rewarding. We will definitely be returning next time we return to Crescent City!
The equipment (kayak, paddles, life jackets) were excellent and Carl's responsiveness and professionalism was exceptional. I also appreciated his attention to ensuring safety during Covid times. I can not recommend Smith River Kayaks enough. Me and my two boys (10 & 12) went through the redwoods on a 5 hour self-guided kayak trip. The water was just rough enough to be exciting but still feel mostly safe. The Smith River is a jewel of a river.
Excellent experience renting from Carl. He is knowledgeable about the river and provided all the resources necessary for an overnight kayaking trip down the pristine Smith. We went in low season, though be aware-- Smith has some tricky spots here and there. Thank you!
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