Oregon Coast Kayak Tour Videos

Safari Town Surf have been offering guided kayak tours since 2012. Kayak Tours include trips on the Salmon River Estuary and The Siletz Bay Wildlife Refuge. All guides are registered with the Oregon State Marine Board and four of Safari Town’s guides have successfully completed the GORP (Guide & Outfitters Recognized Professional) program. With three guides having degrees in biology or environmental science, two of which are marine biologists. Safari Town’s guided tours offer guests the unique opportunity to learn about the local habitat as well as the history of the Salmon River Estuary.
We’ve received many 5 star reviews and have a great reputation with the local community and visitors alike. Safari Town’s guided kayak tours are the perfect outdoor activity for friends, families, corporate team building groups, or couples looking for some added adventure. Beginner and first time paddlers are welcome, as well as kids ages 5 and up.

What are customers are saying about us

Kayaking The Salmon River

goodgirl1970…I took my husband to celebrate his 50th. The pros at safari town took us on the best kayak adventure ever! Saw tons of wildlife and sea life. A must!

Goodgirl1970

Brian Quilty

Salmon River Kayak Tour

Had a great time on Salmon River Kayak Tour. Thank you! Went again today, 7 months later. Awesome. Saw eagle in tree above us 20 feet away. Gorgeous morning, great service! My wife had a nice time again! Thanks again.

Brian Quilty

Bennet Madsen

Highlight of our Vacation

The kayak tour with Tony was the highlight of our vacation this year. It was so peaceful being on the river, and the wildlife put on a show for us. From seals laying on the beach, otter swimming over to check us out, to bald eagles perched on tree limbs, we saw beauty all around us. We even saw two seals fighting over a fish! It was amazing!

Bennet Madsen

Brendan Clark

Best Surf Store

Best surf store in town. Family owned and we’ve been coming here for years. Owners know their business and are more than happy to set you up for success in either a rental or a purchase. This is the surf shop to support!

Brendan Clark

Local Guide
Anna Hansmeyer

Surfing Lessons

Great company. They were super down to earth; they worked with me and helped me with every little thing that I needed. Deklyn is an awesome instructor, we had tons of fun surfing.

Anna Hansmeyer

Brian MacSwan

Family Owned Surf shop

Awesome family owned surf shop with over the top customer service. Operating with tons of integrity and plays a valuable role in the Lincoln City community. This is where I go for all my gear and send my friends.

Brian MacSwan

Alistair T.

Kayak Tours

We had an outstanding time with Tony and his son on a recent kayak tour. It was a lot of fun and really educational. I would highly encourage anyone visiting the area to take advantage of their tours.

Alistair T.

Kansas City, MO
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Guided Kayak Tour

Looking to find a kayak rental, my husband and I found the Safari Town Surf Shop. The friendly family-run shop owner, Tony took care of us right away. We were on a guided tour the next morning in the beautiful and environmentally protected area at the mouth of the Salmon River. We paddled close to the ocean, then doubled back to explore the estuary. A seal, herons, egrets, and other waterfowl greeted us on this calm, quiet morning. We felt totally safe and in good hands. Thanks for the great time Tony!

Jennifer P.

Vancouver, WA
AdventureTracy

Wonderful kayak experience!

I took my adult son on a 2 hour guided kayaking trip with Safari Town Surf Shop and we had an amazing time! Chase was our guide and he was extremely knowledgeable about the ecology and geography of the area. It made the whole experience entertaining and informative. As a whitewater kayaker, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But we’d go again in a heartbeat! Thank you!

AdventureTracy

Neil J

Guided kayaking on the Salmon River

We had a two hour guided kayak trip on the Salmon River just north of Lincoln City. It was our first time kayaking. The weather and river conditions were fantastic. Safari Town Surf shop provided everything we needed and met us at the river. Our guide, Kevin, was extremely friendly, personable and helpful in showing us how to kayak safely. We had a great time. We highly recommend. We’ve already booked another trip and invited friends to go with us.

Neil J

Jill C

Best surfing lessons!

My family and I traveled to Oregon for vacation this summer. We all wanted to learn to surf. Amazingly, with their help, we learned in one day!
My girls are 17 and 14. We booked a lesson with Safari town which included a lesson for each of us- they fitted us with wetsuits and boards. Kevin and Chase took us to the perfect spot and were helpful And patient while we learned the techniques. We then got to keep the boards for the rest of the day to continue to practice. We had a great time and it was a highlight of our trip. I highly recommend these folks. They clearly take pride in their business and it shows.

Jill C

Crescent Springs, Kentucky
Kaylee Peery

Kayak Tour

We booked a kayak tour with Tony and it was fantastic. He was super chill, willing to work with all levels of kayaking abilities, he was adaptive to our pace, and went out of his way to help us take in some of the wildlife. We will definitely be back, and will recommend him to any and all visitors to Lincoln City and the surrounding areas!

Kaylee Peery

Beth Rogers-Dingus

Fat Tire Bikes on The Beach!

My family had so much fun spending the day riding fat tire bikes on the beach! The prices were reasonable and the owner and his son were very helpful and accommodating.

Beth Rogers-Dingus

Andrew Larkin

Surfing Lessons

Great local shop. Tons of rental inventory with the best rates (as far as I could find). My early morning lesson with Kevin was great; his instruction was clear and easy to understand and he had precise answers to my questions, especially about reading the wave and getting up once I caught the wave. I’ll definitely be back!

Andrew Larkin

Shannon Carskadon

Kayaking on the Salmon River

We had a great first day kayaking on the salmon river and at the mouth of the ocean. Tony and his son were calm, kind, and made it feel safe and fun for everyone.

Shannon Carskadon

Corey H

Bike Rentals

Had a great time on the bikes we rented here. My daughter and I rode down to the beach and rode next to the waves. So beautiful and such a great experience riding with the breeze in our hair!

Corey H

Phoenix, Arizona
anacoleman

Surf lessons! Wonderful experience

My younger sister and I called Safari Town for a surf lesson on our Oregon Coast vacation. They squeezed us in the next day! We showed up at the shop, were greeted, suited up then met our instructor at the beach near the Devils Punch Bowl. He was patient and very helpful. All in all an unforgettable experience!

anacoleman

Monica Lynn Oviatt

Three Hour Salmon River Estuary Kayak Trip

My daughters and I booked a three hour Salmon River Estuary kayak trip, and it was great! One of the owners and his son took us up to the mouth of the estuary, and back up the river. They were knowledgeable about the wildlife and the area we were paddling in. They were prompt, personable, and experienced guides.

Monica Lynn Oviatt