Entry No. 43 — the San Francisco file — filed under: bioluminescence

Bioluminescence Night Kayak Tour, Tomales Bay

Blue Waters Kayaking launches tandem kayaks after sunset — timed so both sun and moon are down — into a bay where paddle strokes and fish trails ignite trails of blue bioluminescent light from millions of single-celled plankton; bat rays, harbor seals, and glowing fish sometimes surface alongside the boats.

The move: Book the 3-hour evening tour as a pair in one tandem kayak, paddle out into total darkness, and watch every stroke leave a trail of cold blue light behind it — no experience necessary, they supply the dry bags and jackets.

📍 Point Reyes Station
💸 $
⚡ Low-key
🌗 Outdoors

Where: Miller Boat Launch, 11401 CA-1, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956

Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site

last checked: 2026-07-20