Hike Bike Kayak, Inc.,
San Diego’s first and largest multi sport tour operator, was founded in
May, 2000. Amy Kangleon took over company operations in October 2000 and
moved the company to its La Jolla Shores location in April, 2003. The
company's new owners, David and Angela are looking forward to making Hike Bike Kayak even
better for you in 2008!
We offer guided outdoor adventures all year around including:
kayaking, surfing, road biking, mountain biking, snorkeling and hiking and
walking. Some of our specialty and seasonal trips include kayaking trips to
Humphrey’s Concerts, Pooch paddling (kayaking with your dog), Whale
Watching and
Sunset/Full Moon kayak tours. Our Team Building events, such as bike and
foot scavenger hunts, beach games and kayak races are very popular with
companies and groups. We also offer badge programs for Scouts.
Hike Bike
Kayak
also rents gear including kayaks, mountain bikes, road bikes, snorkeling
gear, “soft” surfboards and beach gear.
Our Mission
is to show our guests all
the things that we love about San Diego and give them an unforgettable
adventure. We take the time and hassle out of your vacation by already
knowing the lay of the land. Hike Bike Kayak is committed to offering safe,
fun tours for individuals, families and groups. We have a high
guide-to-participant ratio (meaning small groups, lots of individual
attention).
Our
business is making sure you have a wonderful, fun-filled
experience. Our goal is to
provide you with happy memories that you will share forever. Please provide
feedback related to your adventures with Hike Bike Kayak directly to David
at David@HikeBikeKayak.com Your
critique is always welcome as it provides a base for improvement to our
service on future adventures. We appreciate you sharing your vacation with
us and want to welcome you to the Hike Bike Kayak family!
Community involvement is an everyday thing
at Hike Bike Kayak. We feel honored to be able to soak in the beauty of our
incredible surroundings every day and try to give back to the community as
much as possible. Here are some examples:
Support for Team River Runner -- Hike
Bike Kayak donates kayaks for use by Team River Runner, a non-profit
organization helping Iraq and Afghanistan veterans recovering at Balboa Navy
hospital.
Clean Up
-- Guides and guests often return from kayak tours with trash found floating
in the La Jolla Ecological Reserve. The most common things are bottles and
plastic but once we found (and hauled back) an abandoned
inflatable raft. We also participate in the annual Coastal Clean-Up Day and
make donations to make this special event a success.
Protection of Marine
Mammals
- We often caution other kayakers about keeping a respectful distance
from the seals and sea lions in La Jolla Bay. Occasionally the cliff
climbers near the Sea Caves have no idea their actions spook the
wildlife and they are usually respectful once they learn about the
problem.
Safety
– More than one guide on a Hike Bike Kayak trip has assisted other
boaters and swimmers in danger, or acted quickly to summon the
Lifeguards or rescue service. Plus, we often help novice kayakers stay
out of trouble by informing them about the local sea conditions and
possible dangers.
Outreach for Youth
Groups
– Hike Bike Kayak has a long track record of involvement with Girl
Scouts from San Diego and all over California. In addition to
instruction we provide in sports, natural science and environmentalism,
owner Angela is a wonderful example of female entrepreneurship.
We are currently seeking experienced guides. Interested? E-mail or fax your resume to us.