Central Coast Kayaks - Pismo Beach, California

Brenton H.

Me and my fiancée had an amazing time on our kayak cave tour with Christian as our guide! The scenery was stunning and navigating through the caves was such a fun adventure. Christian was great and super knowledgeable and made sure we were comfortable the whole time while still keeping things exciting. It was the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. Highly recommend!

Brian S.

Had a nice time out on the water. Morning weather was perfect. Saw a few seals and otters. Guide was great and knowledgeable. Had to end early due to motion sickness. Shop was able to do a quick pickup down the coast based on where we were. Would recommend.

justin H.

5 Stars – Unforgettable Experience & Best Kayak Tour on the Central Coast!

Central Coast Kayaks is, without a doubt, the gold standard for kayak tours in California. If you're looking for a professionally run, full-service, absolutely unforgettable ocean adventure—this is it.

From the moment we walked into the shop in Shell Beach, the team made us feel welcome, comfortable, and genuinely excited for the day ahead. What sets Central Coast Kayaks apart is the exceptional service—they are the only full-service kayak tour operation on the Central Coast. That means no hauling heavy kayaks, no figuring things out on your own, and no stress—just show up, suit up, and enjoy the ride.

The entire experience is streamlined and thoughtful. The beach is just a short, scenic walk from the shop—no driving or shuttles required. Your guides take care of everything, including carrying and prepping all the kayaks. It’s clear they’re passionate about what they do, and it shows in every detail.

We did the Sea Cave Tour, and it was jaw-droppingly beautiful. Paddling through natural arches and hidden caves carved into the cliffs, surrounded by marine life—seals, sea otters, pelicans, and more—it felt like stepping into another world. Our guides, were not only fun and engaging but also incredibly knowledgeable about the area’s geology, history, and wildlife.

Whether you're a first-time kayaker or experienced on the water, they make sure you feel confident, safe, and totally taken care of. The gear was top-notch, and they even provided helmets, wetsuits and dry bags as well a bottle of water and snack, so all you have to do is show up ready to explore.

This isn’t just a tour—it’s an experience you’ll remember for a lifetime. Can’t recommend Central Coast Kayaks highly enough. 10/10. Don’t miss it!

Elias D.

I loved my excursion with Central Coast Kayaks! The guides made the experience awesome, their directions were crystal clear, the trip felt safe, their expertise was obvious and they were all loads of fun. This was best guided tour I can recall being on. The caves were so cool! The whole coast is idyllic. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat!

Kelly S.

My boyfriend and I had a lot of fun doing the cave tour. We had only had experience kayaking on lakes prior to this as we are from the midwest. I originally booked the wildlife trip, but I didn't realize it was at a different location. They were super understanding and let us re-book at the last second for the cave tour instead. We were in a group with one other couple. Our guide asked all of us what level of difficulty we were comfortable with. We all said that we were up for the most challenging caves. He let us know that there was a possibility we would fall out of our kayaks, which did end up happening. My only comment would be to have two guides regardless of the size of the group since our guide went through the cave first, so there was no one nearby to help us when we fell out. It took him a while to get back to where we were, which was a bit of a precarious situation. Other than that, everything was very enjoyable. Our guide was very good at giving instructions, and was very friendly. We would definitely do it again in the future. The pictures were also a nice perk! 🙂

Angie T.

We had a great time on our kayak cave tour. The sea was a bit rough when we went out, but it was still a good experience. We managed to go through some caves, and see marine wildlife very up close! The guides also take pictures of you the whole trip, and provide the pictures to you at the end of the experience. It can be tiring to kayak ~3 hours, but there's a break half-way through the tour and water/snacks are provided, which was great. We would recommend this company!

Clair M.

Must do tour for wildlife lovers! My husband & I went on the Morro Bay wildlife tour with Jordan and Mylee and we had a great time!! We saw some beautiful wildlife and walked over a secluded beach for some more fantastic views. 100% recommend

lax44

Unforgetable tour shooting through the rock canyons and caves of Pismo. Our guide Zack was extremely knowledgable, funny, and kept us safe. We will absolutely be back!