Kayak the Bay

760 Bayview Ave., Put in Bay, OH 43456

419 967 0796

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Pup was even brave enough to stand up on the kayak. Upset that I was partially blocking her view

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Ranked #3 of 17 attractions in Put in Bay

29 Reviews

Type: Bodies of Water

Owner description: Kayak the Bay, Ltd. has single and double sit-in and sit-on-top kayaks in downtown Put-in-Bay, Ohio in Lake Erie. Gibraltar Island is only a few... more » Owner description: Kayak the Bay, Ltd. has single and double sit-in and sit-on-top kayaks in downtown Put-in-Bay, Ohio in Lake Erie. Gibraltar Island is only a few minutes paddle away with extraordinary limestone cliffs and coves. You can take an easy paddle in the harbor and paddle up to the 3rd tallest national monument, Perry's Monument, or follow the west shore to the Benson Ford (this has been on MTV's Unusual homes)or paddle over to Middle Bass Island and a walk around the old Lonz Winery with the glacial grooves in the back of the property. A paddle east will take you to East Point where you can get a great view of Middle Bass Island and Ballast Island or get out and have a picnic. Pull up and walk the beach Our kayaks are for getting in between the cliffs and rocks-they are very stable. Great for beginners and experienced kayakers. We give instructions on where to go depending on weather and your skill level. We can accommodate large groups and can personalize custom Sunset Tours or any kind of tour with a guide for your group.

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Kristen L

Columbus, Ohio, United States

2 reviews

“Wonderful”

Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Great experience for my first time kayaking! 2 hours was enough to get my bearings and make it to Gibraltar Island and all the way around. I wanted to rent a kayak so that I could go out with two people who had their own kayaks already, and we initially tried to rent from a stand at South Bass State... More

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Kristen, I'm so glad you guys got to kayak together. You girls were delightful. Keep it up-now that you have your feet wet. I forget if you went to the beach at East Point or the Benson Ford. Be sure to come back and check out more cool spots. Thank you so much for your time to write in. See... More

Brittany S

Cleveland, Ohio

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30 reviews

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20 helpful votes

“What a Great Experience!”

Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

I can't figure out why there aren't any reviews since 2012 on here, because there was a steady stream of people from the time we got there till the time we left. It's a very busy attraction! What's great is that you don't need reservations because they have tons of kayaks. You have options to go singly or in a... More

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Brittany, Thank you for taking the time to review Kayak the Bay. Lots of people say they will put pictures on, but we all get busy. I love the reviews, but I understand. I'm glad you had a good time. I enjoy it when people walk away with a new adventure. Now that you have gotten your B--- wet and... More

marston258

Philadelphia

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21 helpful votes

“Beautiful and Relaxing”

Reviewed October 2, 2012

This was very easy and the staff very helpful. There was no wait and they helped us into kayaks right away. They showed us some maps and where some great places of interest were in the area. We kayaked around Gibralter Island, which is very close, and then made the trip out to Middle Bass Island which was also very... More

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TheTravelingPraters

Mansfield, Ohio

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“Why Haven't We Tried Kayaking Before?”

Reviewed September 13, 2012

I visited Put-in-Bay in August with my family which includes three active teenagers. They may have been excited to try kayaking, but I was a bit apprehensive to kayak for the first time. Vicky, who runs the operation, is wonderful, put me at ease and had a book full of ideas of where to go and what to see while... More

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Travel123906

Palm Harbor, Florida

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26 helpful votes

“Excellent Customer Service”

Reviewed September 13, 2012

Don't miss this one! A great excursion during the week or on a Sunday when the harbor is quiet. Great customer service. They arranged for a guide to take me around Gibralter and to the monument.

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starlasaz

Cleveland, OH

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“First time kayaking”

Reviewed September 4, 2012

We had a great time Kayaking. My husband and I took a double kayak out, while our friend was in her single kayak. We went around Gibraltar Island and went through the eye of the needle, which was a tight squeeze but a blast. We got great pictures and even got splashed a few times from all the waves from... More

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FunMom1967

Fort Thomas, Kentucky

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18 helpful votes

“Fun Activity for the Family”

Reviewed August 26, 2012

We took a 2 hour kayak trip on Lake Erie. We rented three kayaks for our family of 5. Our 14 year old did a single and my husband and I each took one of our other children ages 9 and 12. We paddled around the west side of Put in Bay to a beach known for its sea glass.... More

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Christine S

Toledo, Ohio

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1 helpful vote

“Dog-friendly!”

Reviewed August 9, 2012

My boyfriend and our dog (9 lb Norwich Terrier) were visiting from out of town, so I was looking for things we could all do together. I called ahead and was thrilled to learn that we could take our dog out on a kayak. They even had a little doggie life vest for her! (See pictures) The waters were clean... More

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Christine, I'm glad you had a good time with your doggie. Mine LOVES to go out on the kayak. Thanks for going out with us. We hope to see you again. Maybe next time-all of you can head over to Middle Bass. JF Walleye's is great for lunch and it's OK for dogs outside by the pool. They have dog... More

Nancy E

Chicago, Illinois

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14 helpful votes

“Peaceful”

Reviewed July 30, 2012

A great activity if you like the outdoors and like to explore new places. It was really enjoyable - just watch out for the big boats that are everywhere.

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I'm glad you had a great time. It IS peaceful. Thank you for going out with us. More

towerofshelly

Strongsville, Ohio, USA

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33 helpful votes

“Great exercise...beautiful scenery!”

Reviewed July 11, 2012

The owner is so friendly and knowledgeable - a great lady! I had never kayaked before, but was ready for an adventure. With Vicki's instruction, it was easy to pick up. My friend an I had a wonderful time.

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I am so happy when someone is "brave" enough to try it and then really enjoys the sights here. I choose these kayaks which are wider and more stable to get in and around the rocks and cliffs around Gibraltar Island and for people who don't kayak every day. Most people feel very comfortable in them. Thanks again for going... More