The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Tours in Marin County, Marin County

Our love of the wilderness and sincere desire to share our knowledge and understanding of nature inspired us to create Point Reyes Outdoors. PRO is dedicated to environmental stewardship, building community relationships and providing our clients with the finest tours and classes possible. We offer kayak tours, stand-up paddleboard rentals, guided hikes, and multiday adventures in the beautiful Point Reyes National Seashore.

Welcome to SF Bay Adventures the local boating, event and adventure resource for the San Francisco Bay. Our headquarters are located across the Golden Gate Bridge, on the beautiful and historic Sausalito waterfront. SF Bay Adventures has served locals and visitors for over a decade with the most diverse fleet of sail and motor yachts on the San Francisco Bay. Our fleet includes rigid hull inflatable zodiacs, scow schooners, custom built performance catamarans, luxury vintage and contemporary motor yachts, classic wooden boats,historic tall ships, Large floating banquet rooms, Grand Banks, Beneteau, Hanse 350, just to name a few.... Our boats board in Sausalito, San Francisco, Tiburon, East Bay and Angel Island.Our services include:Full Event Coordination for Nautical and Land based events, Marine Film and Special Event Coordination,Custom Corporate Team building Programs,Educational Programs for all ages,Professional Ash Scatterings, Sea Burials and Memorials

Point Reyes Safaris is a company dedicated to wildlife viewing and photography in Point Reyes National Seashore. 85 species of mammals and over 50% of North America's birds make this seashore home. Itineraries are custom to the desires of the group. We can accommodate groups of up to 8 people. Serious photography safaris are limited to 3 people.

Tomales Bay Sailing offers custom sailing tours on Tomales Bay aboard a 22 foot catamaran.

The Schooner Freda B sails out of historic downtown Sausalito, CA. This beautiful 80 foot schooner hosts a myriad of public sails; local history, Giants Games in McCovey Cove, ecological, sunset and city lights sails, to name just a few. The Schooner Freda B offers a local beers and wines bar. We are also well regarded for epicurean private sails, like our lobster feed on Angel Island, Giants Games in McCovey Cove, wine club tastings and corporate team building on the magnificent San Francisco Bay. San Francisco departures available.

Rentals, Classes, & Tours Adventures on Tomales Bay, Drakes Estero, Lake Sonoma, the Colorado River, Baja, & Beyond! Naturalist-led tours, oyster tours, overnight camping, events and parties for individuals and companies, weeklong youth camps, beginning and advanced classes, hot springs adventures, take away rentals, & drop off rentals are just a few of our offerings. Take a break from "civilization" and explore the natural world with us by kayak, SUP, or canoe. Since 1984 Blue Waters has also led trips to Baja, Mexico including Sea of Cortez island expeditions and incredible whale watching from Laguna San Ignacio base camp. Just an hour north of San Francisco in the Point Reyes National Seashore, wilderness kayaking experiences await you

Point Reyes National Seashore boasts some of the most diverse wildlife viewing opportunities in the country. It is home to healthy populations of predators such as bobcat, coyote, grey fox and badger. Over 50% of North America's birds have been documented here giving you the chance to see owls, hawks, falcons and many other bird species.​ Dramatic cliffs, gorgeous beaches and a world famous lighthouse where you can look for elephant seals, migrating whales, sea lions, harbor seals and other wildlife make up the National Seashore's dramatic coastline. Customize your 6 hour experience with us, be it for wildlife viewing, visiting the lighthouse, the famous Cypress Tree Tunnel and other scenic and historical sites or for long guided hikes. The day is yours.

The experience begins at Bluewater Yacht Harbor in Sausalito, where you will receive a full safety briefing and tour of the boat. Departing the marina, we will cruise along the charming Sausalito foreshore, and under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge for a once in a lifetime, better than the postcard photo. We will then make our way through the heart of the San Francisco Bay with breathtaking 360 degree views of the Bay, including the San Francisco skyline, the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, Treasure Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. Headed north through Racoon Strait, we will tour the Marin waterside with views of the opulent homes and brilliant vistas which dot the coastline of Belvedere and Tiburon. Finally, we slow it down and drop anchor in Richardson Bay to allow you to take in all you have seen and relax within the privacy of your own private yacht to enjoy views and whatever additional snacks or libations you have brought aboard.  www.shanutski.com

Rentals, Tours, & Classes Just an hour north of San Francisco in the Point Reyes National Seashore, wilderness kayaking experiences await you. Naturalist-led tours, oyster tours, overnight camping, events and parties for individuals and companies, weeklong youth camps, beginning and advanced classes are just a few of our offerings. Take a break from "civilization" and explore the natural world with us by kayak. Since 1984 Blue Waters Kayaking has also led trips to Baja, Mexico including Sea of Cortez island expeditions and incredible whale watching from Laguna San Ignacio base camp.

Your Muir Woods Tour begins in your hotel lobby. You will be picked up at 7:30 AM, any day of the week or weekend, by private carrier. On the drive from your San Francisco hotel, take in spectacular Pacific Ocean & San Francisco Bay vistas. Your fully escorted walking tour will be on well maintained trails with easy grades, away from crowds, for three full hours. You will experience the rare morning serenity of an ancient redwood forest. The indiginous flora and fauna will unfold before you as you explore these peaceful woods in a way that isn't possible without Tom as your guide. See indigenous wildlife and enjoy conversation with Tom, a long standing Sierra Club leader. Absorb his rich knowledge of the flora & fauna of this unique ecosystem, the Redwoods themselves, Indian customs, park and local history and folklore. Tom is here to give you a glimpse into the life of the forest, not to steer you to the gift shop or hurry you along. Don't be shy, ask Tom any questions you like as you amble along the paths. He will astound you with his knowledge. Tom walks with you all the way through the park at your pace, pointing out every fascinating aspect and facet of the park and the magnificent Redwood trees that have survived here for hundreds of years. The walking tour covers 2 to 4 miles inside the Muir Woods forest, depending on your pace. This a very small group tour and Tom even provides drinking water, snacks and fruit juice. You and your party will be dropped off at the Sausalito Ferry, by private carrier, at the conclusion of your tour. Along the way you will see rolling hills, the town of Sausalito and more breathtaking San Francisco Bay vistas. The all inclusive fee of $75.00 also covers your Golden Gate Bridge Tolls and Park admission fees. There are no hidden extras! It really doesn't get better than this!