South Tahoe Kayak & Paddleboard rentals and tours



kayaker and paddle boarder enjoy the calm waters of South Lake Tahoe

About Us

South Tahoe Kayak & Paddleboard is the newest venture of Tahoe City Kayak, a paddlesports company that has has assisted in getting thousands of paddlers out on Lake Tahoe since 1997. Even though it’s in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, this new location offers paddlers easy access to a large stretch of pristine, undeveloped beach (known as “Secret Beach”), preserved marshlands filled with wildlife, and the upper Truckee River, which is home to river otters, endangered Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, and many species of birds. This scenic wonder is just a short paddle from our rental beach. All of this is accentuated by the stunning backdrop of Mount Tallac (Tahoe’s highest peak), and the beautiful peaks above Emerald Bay. Cave Rock is also clearly visible from this location.

Team

Meet the team at South Tahoe Kayak & Paddleboard


Andy paddling

Andy - Senior Kayak Guide

Andrew has guided thousands of guests on Lake Tahoe kayak tours, and has expert level knowledge about the Tahoe area

Si out on Lake Tahoe

Simon N “Si” - Lead Guide and Instructor

Si has been paddling for more than 45 years all over the world.  He is an ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructor of kayaking and paddleboarding


Guides

kayak guide prepping on the beach

Lauren W. - Guide

Saugatuck, Michigan

kayak guide on the lake with her dog

Sarah C. - Guide

Mariposa, California

kayak guide enjoying the outdoors

Natasha S. - Guide

Seattle, Washington

kayak guide hanging out in the lake

Annette R. - Guide

Madera Ranchos, California

kayak guide on the edge of Lake Tahoe

Ashton R. - Guide

Birmingham, Alabama

kayak guide at sunset on Lake Tahoe

Jessee S. - Guide

Nevada City, California

kayak guide paddling on Lake Tahoe

Tyee S. - Guide

Conneaut, Ohio

kayak guide on the shores of Lake Tahoe

Petra M. - Guide

Las Vegas, Nevada to Peru. I’m from everywhere and nowhere all at once!

Kayak guide enjoying the water at Lake Tahoe

Henry D. - Guide

Sydney, Australia

Kayak guide with customers on Lake Tahoe

Dean F. - Guide

Truckee, California

kayak guide getting the boats ready

Nolan H. - Guide

Davis, California

kayak guides enjoying Lake Tahoe

Anglene K. - Guide

Hawaii

kayak guides enjoying Lake Tahoe

Brian M. - Guide

Douglas, Massachusetts

kayak guides enjoying Lake Tahoe

Kai N. - Guide

Pittsburgh, PA

kayak guides enjoying Lake Tahoe

Megan T. - Guide

Red Bluff, California

kayak guides enjoying Lake Tahoe

Mila M. - Guide

Campbell, California


Shop Dogs

good dog hanging out on the grass

Cosmo - Shop Dog

The smallest member of the team but the toughest! This tiny meatball of a Westy dog is the alpha dog of the shop

good dog hanging on the grass

Moonlight - Shop dog

She's the most athletic dog in our crew, and demands to be taken on a mountain bike ride, ski tour, or kayak session every day

good dog on the grass

Moose - Shop dog

Moose is especially fond of kids stopping by the shop