Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center

Located on the beautiful Eureka waterfront across from Woodley Island Marina 

The Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center is a multipurpose facility dedicated to providing boating safety, recreation and education opportunities.  

Our services include aquatic gear rentals (kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, sail boats and personal gear), room rentals for events and meetings, and group educational tours about local wildlife, the Humboldt Bay, and Water Safety. Call us for your next aquatic adventure on the bay! 

Explore Humboldt Bay:
All rental prices include a brief paddling and safety orientation, personal flotation device (PFD), wetsuit, splash jacket, paddle and the watercraft. Our flat rate allows you to come paddle for as long as you would like during our rental hours.  Most people plan on a 2-3 hour rental. 

Off-site Rentals:
Not feeling like launching off our dock? Would you like to join a group of friends paddling up at the lagoons and don’t have your own gear? Want to take a kayak, canoe or SUP on your next camping trip?  We offer off-site rentals to help you get out there and explore! Vehicles must be equipped with functional rack systems for transport of kayaks, canoes, surf and/or paddle boards.

Aquatic Adventures
Come explore the many waterways of Humboldt County, and experience each location on a different watercraft! Go paddling on Humboldt Bay, try a canoe at the Mad River Slough, go sailing out in Big Lagoon, and discover the rivers of the North Coast by raft. No matter how you choose to experience Humboldt, an adventure with Center Activities and the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, will provide a safe and enjoyable experience lead by our skilled and knowledgeable instructors.