Northwest Outdoor Center
Northwest Outdoor Center
Northwest Outdoor Center is a full-service kayak and paddleboard rental shop on Lake Union's dock level, offering single, double, and triple kayak rentals plus SUP rentals starting at $36 for 90 minutes, with instruction and gear sales available.
The shop provides direct water access from their docks, free reservations, and operates year-round weather permitting with rentals available until 90 minutes before sunset.
Located at 2100 Westlake Ave N in Seattle, parking is free on weekends and holidays, with paid parking ($1. 50/hr) available weekdays.
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