**This review is for their kayak rentals, not the store.**
We had such an amazing day kayaking on the lake thanks to Clear Water Outdoor!
Staff: The staff was SO friendly. Every step of the way (from check in to launch to our return) they were super helpful and nice. We had someone in our party who had never been kayaking before and the staff explained everything super well. The beginner in our party felt like a pro before they even got on the kayak!
Launching: This was the easiest launch I've ever done (in the past I've launched from the ocean, a dock, and a boat ramp)! From the dock, there were steps that led into a shallow part of the lake. The staff were very helpful and didn't leave our side until we were situated (bags were stored in the kayak, we were comfortable in our seats, etc.).
Parking: There's a lot of (paid) street parking near the lake and it's a short walk. We paid on the Park Mobile app. We also came during the early afternoon so there was a lot of parking for us to choose from, but this probably isn't the same throughout the day.
Other: The beach they recommend we kayak to is a little lame, but the that's fine because it's about the journey for us, not the destination 😉. The beach is just a strip of sand where you can get out and strecth your legs if you need it. Personally, we just used this as a marker to turn around and head back. Another thing to keep in mind when kayaking is that there are some reckless boaters. Although we stayed within the path marked by the buoy's, some boaters got too close to the buoy's and made waves that were hard to paddle through. While kayaking you also pass by private boat docks where some people aren't paying attention when they move their boats. Overall, it was a fun trip, just always be aware of our surroundings.