Kayaking  in the backyard of Los Angeles.  LA River Kayak Safari is the leading Angeles River Kayaking group.  Our urban-nature adventure combines bikes, kayaks, instruction, and storytelling.   Our Los Angeles kayaking tour is unlike any other.  We will host you at our kayak center in Frogtown, with restroom, water and a place to do instruction.   You will learn about the history of the region and river’s place it in,  as well as basic kayak skills to navigate, manage small rapids.  A bird watcher’s delight, we are blessed with both common and rare birds.  We pass next to the future park lands of the former train yards slated as public park lands.

We start at  Oso Park, ride bikes to Frogspot, then down river back to where we started.  After biking you will have a moment to relax, use the facilities, refill drinking water and learn about the LA River’s history and future. (We run a limited number trips in Sepulveda Basin by special request for groups, camps and school programs. )  Our Frogtown/Elysian Valley tours:

• Midday Tour:   Total trip time is around 2.5 hours. (12:30pm-3:00 pm) including bike ride, instruction, discussion and time on the water.
• Sunset Safari:   Total trip time around 2.5 hours. (3:45 – 6:30 pm)  including bike ride, instruction, discussion and time on the water.   Often a bit cooler and slightly higher water levels.

Both trips are exactly the same in terms of logistics and suitable for paddlers of all skill levels.  However it is important that you meet minimum fitness levels. To determine if you are in suitable physical condition read our TRIP DETAILS  PDF that covers physical condition, weight limits, what to bring.

Details:  High end gear, trained local guides (no unskilled volunteers) and two river adjacent facilities. We often encounter a plethora of birds and other species, some rare in Southern California.

* Special Arrangement Trips: Group-building, non profits, educational or camp trips:  Contact us to make special arrangements.