About Us

Otter Bar is a premier kayak school located in California's far northwest corner. Our location is remote and magnificent, our atmosphere is intimate and friendly. Our goal is  to offer the finest experience available both in and out of your kayak.

People stay for a week at a time. You can come by yourself or with friends to learn to kayak. You'll spend a week's vacation focusing on kayaking and relaxing in a dazzling setting.  We will keep you as busy or as inactive as you desire.

Our concept is simple: keep it small, personable, and first class.  Build a lodge large enough to sleep fourteen but cozy enough for two.  Build an outdoor hot tub, wood-fired sauna, and personal decks for each room. Round out the interior with French doors, hardwood floors, a crackling fireplace. Add a hand-crafted massage cabin with a view like no other. Offer gourmet meals, deluxe accommodations, and the best kayak instruction available.