Explore Sonoma County: Immerse Yourself in the Charm of the Russian River, Towering Redwoods all in the Radiant Sunshine!

Enjoy a fun-filled river day with our range of rentals, including tubes, ice chests, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards (SUPs). Choose from two tubing adventures: a classic down-river float or a relaxing hangout. Our Guerneville shop is stocked with water shoes, sunblock, hats, and other essentials to make your river experience unforgettable. Book now on our Rentals page!

Current River Conditions

• Tubing at Johnson’s Beach: Available for down-river floats until Memorial Weekend. Afterward, recreational dams create a two-mile-long, lake-like area for river fun. Floating and hanging in the area is a great way to spend a day in the sun.
• Kayaks & SUPs: Head to Monte Rio while the river is dam-free for a five-mile journey (2-4 hours). Rentals must be returned by 5 PM—take your time and enjoy a picnic on the beach!

What’s New This Year?

• New Location: Steelhead Beach – Our most popular trip! This will be our 3^rd summer at Steelhead Beach! Tubes are available at Steelhead Beach on weekends and holidays. No need to come to Guerneville for pick-up—just stop by our booth with pre-inflated tubes. Note: No dry bags at this location. Regional Parks provides a shuttle.

Trip Details

• Steelhead Beach Tubing:
• Pick up tubes at Steelhead Beach, drop off at Sunset Beach.
• NO dry bags at this location.
• Regional Parks shuttle required (link provided in confirmation email).

 River Tubes: 2 miles – Approx. 3-4 hours. For all experience levels. Please read the rules.

• Johnson’s Beach Tubing:
• Sign waivers and pick up equipment at the shop.
• Float as far downriver as you like; wind will help bring you back to Johnson’s Beach.
• Before Memorial Weekend, you float to a local summer crossing where your shuttle will bring you back to Guerneville.
• Note: Tubes do not go downriver at this location during low flow/high wind, only available until the end of May.

• SUPs & Kayaks:
• Explore a 4-5 mile stretch of river from Johnson’s Beach (While dams are in).
• If dams are out, start at Johnson’s Beach and head to Monte Rio for a 2-4 hour journey with shuttle return.
• Enjoy your rental all day until 5pm.
• These include a life jacket, paddle, and dry bag.
• Paddle boards have kayak seats upon request.

Staying Longer?

Ask about renting tubes, SUPs, and kayaks for the day at your vacation rental or Airbnb! If you’re staying in town and want a kayak or SUP, give us a call!