Ballard Kayak and Paddleboard

Ballard Kayak and Paddleboard Come see why Ballard Kayak is the top rated kayak & SUP outfitter in Seattle. Explore the Puget Sound with us! Get a quote online at ballardkayak.com.

Ballard Kayak's unique location, on the wildlife and history rich salt waters of the Puget Sound, makes us the best kayaking in Seattle, and only minutes from downtown. Ballard Kayak offers:

Kayak and paddleboard rentals - Extremely stable single, double kayaks and stand up paddleboards to rent and explore the Puget Sounds coastline with on your own. This is a family friendly and pet friendly act

ivity (Rentals are located at Golden Gardens beach). Kayaking tours - Our kayak and paddleboard tours are simply the best in Seattle. We offer a gourmet experience at a very reasonable price (check out website at ballardkayak.com for prices). Our tours are also family friendly and pet friendly. (Tours are located at Shilshole Bay Marina on H-Dock by the Leif Erikson statue). Corporate events - We offer fully customizable group events for your team at Golden Gardens beach or Shilshole Bay Marina. We provide the kayaks/paddleboards, catering, beach games, team building activities, full staff and more! Whether you are visiting Seattle and looking for a fun activity to do during your visit to the Pacific Northwest or have lived in Seattle your whole life, Ballard Kayak has just the right sized adventure for you. Let's Go Explore!

Have you experienced Seattle's majestic waterways on a standup paddleboard? Come on over and enjoy one of our SUPs for ...
05/18/2026

Have you experienced Seattle's majestic waterways on a standup paddleboard? Come on over and enjoy one of our SUPs for a paddle around the beautiful Shilshole Bay sights and marine life. Our mission is to provide Seattle and its visitors a means to experience the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest while prioritizing safety and having a good time.
https://www.ballardkayak.com/seattle-kayak-paddleboard-rentals

If you’re an ACA River Kayak Instructor needing to complete an Instructor Update Workshop to keep your certification act...
05/09/2026

If you’re an ACA River Kayak Instructor needing to complete an Instructor Update Workshop to keep your certification active, we’ve got your needs covered. We offer ACA Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 updates. Here’s the crew checking in from the L4 Instructor Update this past weekend, working on teaching class 3 whitewater skills.

Want to learn to sea kayak in one of the greatest adventure areas in the world? Consider joining one of our upcoming ka...
04/21/2026

Want to learn to sea kayak in one of the greatest adventure areas in the world? Consider joining one of our upcoming kayak classes or work with one of our professional instructors to achieve your personal paddling goals!

Sea Kayaking Classes - Seattle

Congratulations to the new ACA Instructors who completed Ballard Kayak's ACA Level 3 River Kayaking Instructor Certifica...
04/21/2026

Congratulations to the new ACA Instructors who completed Ballard Kayak's ACA Level 3 River Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop with Kyle Thomas! These instructor candidates put in a lot of preparation, growth, and hard work during the 5-day workshop to earn a professional certification so they can teach river kayaking at local paddling schools, paddling clubs, and university programs. Thank you to these folks for stepping up to grow our paddling community and keep paddlers safe!

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7901 Seaview Avenue NW
Seattle, WA
98117

Opening Hours

Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

Telephone

+12064943353

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