| Specs |
| Type: |
Recreation, Water Sports |
| Distance: |
Short Drive |
| Area: |
Gold River (Sacramento) |
| Ages: |
Preschool up |
| Cost: |
$ to $$ |
| Information: |
www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com |
The Sacramento State Aquatic Center is actually a division of Sacramento State University, so much of the center's focus is on education and water safety. There are classes and youth programs in a number of different water sports and activities, but what makes this place great for families is the inexpensive boat rentals: you can get a tandem kayak or canoe for $14 an hour (a cabo kayak is the same rate, but can sit one adult and two children), or a hydro bike for $12. There are no qualifications to rent a kayak and you can spend a whole day just paddling around and enjoying the American River, which is shallow in places, filled with tiny clam shells and warm enough in the summer that you won't mind if you get a little bit wet.
If you take a class you can rent a river kayak, rowing wherry, stand-up paddle board or windsurfer, among other things. The center also offers classes in wakeboarding, water skiing, jet skiing and sailing, which is particularly great if your kids are older and interested in learning a sport. But even little kids will love getting out in a canoe or kayak and seeing the river from water level, and the price is really not expensive if you only plan to be out there for an hour or two.
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