About Lessons, Tours, Wildlife
SUP Lesson
2 hours/$50
Learn the basics of stand up paddling in the calm, scenic waters of Mission Bay with lessons tailored to your skill level. Our instructors prioritize safety while helping you build confidence on the water. Enjoy personalized tips as you glide past beautiful natural surroundings and marine life. It’s the perfect way to learn, explore, and enjoy some light exercise out in nature.
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Night Owl Tour
2 hours/$75
Experience the magic of Mission Bay at night on an illuminated paddle board. Watch for glowing bioluminescent plankton, graceful bat rays, and darting fish in the waters beneath. You might spot a sea lion or heron in the moonlight. Some nights you can observe fireworks in the distance. It’s a peaceful and unforgettable way to connect with the ocean after dark.
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Locations
We offer lessons and tours in three locations: Mission Point Beach, Bonita Cove, and East Mission Bay. Learn more about each location.
Safety
Your safety is important to us. Please review our safety guidelines before booking your adventure.
Mission Bay is a vibrant coastal ecosystem that is home to a wide variety of habitats, from tidal marshes and mudflats to eelgrass beds and sandy beaches. As you glide across the water, keep an eye out for local wildlife on land and below. However, please keep in mind that while wildlife is often spotted, we can’t guarantee what you’ll see every time. Some occasionally spotted fish and birds are featured below. Whether you're a nature lover or a first-time paddler, Mission Bay offers a peaceful escape into Southern California’s coastal biodiversity.
Mission Bay Wildlife
Garibaldi aka “Catalina Goldfish”
Hypsypops rubicundus
Pacific electric ray
Tetronarce californica
Topsmelt
Atherinops affinis
Horn shark
Heterodontus francisci
California least tern
Sternula antillarum browni
Great blue heron
Ardea herodias
Respectful Paddling
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Please stay a safe distance from birds, seals, and other animals.
Be extra cautious around the nesting buffer zone located on the east side of Mariner’s Basin. Look for signs and stay at least 50 feet away.
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Avoid loud noises, splashing, or sudden movements that could scare or stress wildlife.
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Feeding or trying to interact with wild animals is harmful to them and illegal in many cases.
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Keep Mission Bay clean. Please do not litter. If possible, pick up any trash you see along the way to protect the habitats around you.