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Big Sur Coast Kayak Tour

Kayak

Guided sea kayak tour along the Big Sur coastline from Carmel -- sea caves, rock gardens and kelp forests with Big Sur cliffs rising above. Launched from Carmel.

1:00 PM

Next boat

3 hrs

Trip

$85

From

Departures · Monterey Harbor (nearest)

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Dock wisdom

Pfeiffer Beach has no boat launch -- all water tours operate from Carmel or Monterey, 30-45 minutes north.

The Big Sur coastline has no protected anchorage -- even small vessels should stay well offshore in swell.

Morning kayak tours from Carmel are the calmest way to see the Big Sur cliffs from the water.

Helicopter tours book out on clear days -- reserve at least a day in advance.

fair winds

Operators are real local fixtures — confirm current sailing times and prices with each operator before you go. Countdowns run on the real local clock and the sunset sail time is computed from tonight’s actual sunset.