Lessons · California
Lessons in California
6 outfitters across California. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Rated 4.5+ on Google
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Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 6 outfitters listed in California. A blank cell means we do not have that detail yet.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Laguna Ethos | Laguna Beach | 5.0942 Google reviews |
| Sea Trek Kayak and SUP (Alameda) | Alameda | 5.047 Google reviews |
| California Watersport Collective | 5.039 Google reviews | |
| Sierra South Mountain Sports | Kernville | 4.9755 Google reviews |
| Sea Trek Kayak and SUP (Sausalito) | Sausalito | 4.8342 Google reviews |
| Current Adventures Kayak School | Coloma | 4.714 Google reviews |
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