Kayaking

With many miles of often shallow rivers, streams, and estuarial lagoons, kayaking is a popular pastime in the park, especially in the southern end of the park near Kuchel Visitor Center, on Arcata and Humboldt bays near Eureka, up north along the Klamath and Smith rivers, and on the ocean in Crescent City.

Outfitters

Humboats Kayak Adventures. You can rent kayaks and book kayaking tours that from December to June include whale-watching trips. Half-day river kayaking trips pass beneath massive redwoods; the whale-watching outings get you close enough for good photos. Woodley Island Marina, 601 Startare Dr., Dock A, Eureka, California, 95501. 707/443–5157; www.humboats.com. From $30 rentals, $55 tours.