When the moon is your spotlight and Richardson Bay is your stage, a kayak becomes your star vehicle. Sea Trek, a staple of Sausalito, has been taking night paddlers on gentle waters for 26 years. Their guided tour in two-person kayaks explores the shoreline, passing fabled houseboats, friendly waving tourists, and harbor seals relaxing on piers. As the sun goes down, pink and peach lines spread across the horizon and the prominent profile of Mount Tam rises to the north. Sailboats darken in the distance, their silhouettes bobbing with the moon-waves. Glowsticks attached to paddles help to light the way back.
Sea Trek; 415-488-1000. The next full moon kayak is August 16. The cost is $75 per person; tours last about three hours.