End your weekend with a FUN SUP Paddle on the Petaluma River. Enjoy a relaxed Sunday morning paddle on stable boards with friendly locals. $30 includes everything.

Learn the timeless art of rowing with free Saturday lessons at The Floathouse Petaluma. Enjoy a 1-hour, beginner-friendly session on the calm Petaluma River in classic rowboats. Small groups (1–2 students). Advance registration required.

Start your Friday on the water with a FUN SUP Paddle Before Work. Enjoy one hour—or up to 90 minutes—of easy, social paddling on the calm morning Petaluma River. Early return welcome. $30 includes everything.

Learn the timeless art of rowing with free Saturday lessons at The Floathouse Petaluma. Enjoy a 1-hour, beginner-friendly session on the calm Petaluma River in classic rowboats. Small groups (1–2 students). Advance registration required.

Have fun with fellow boaters and paddlers on the Petaluma River this winter and spring with the Petaluma River Races, a no-fee, no-prize, friendly-competition get-together on the water for all.

Join members of The Floathouse SUP-per Club on a Fun SUP Paddle. Beginner-friendly TAO Fit boards are stable platforms for exploring the Petaluma River in a group. General public invited, SUP-per Club members’ discount applied for members. Fun begins here!

Join members of The Floathouse SUP-per Club on a Fun SUP Paddle. Beginner-friendly TAO Fit boards are stable platforms for exploring the Petaluma River in a group. General public invited, SUP-per Club members’ discount applied for members. Fun begins here!

Time for a holiday reset! Before the holiday gets crazy, grab some community time on the water on one of our stable solid paddleboards and take a relaxing paddle with The Floathouse SUP-per Club! Float and Flow with us on the Petaluma River, right in downtown Petaluma. Use code XmasEve2025 for 25% off! Just $22.50 for 90 minutes on Petaluma’s Longest Park, the Petaluma River!

Join us on the public docks surrounding Petaluma’s downtown turning basin for the spectacle of the Lighted Boat Parade! Registration required, seating limited, but illuminated boats galore! Community seating and waterline views. It doesn’t get better than this!

Looking for a unique outdoor adventure in Sonoma County? Whether you're a local or visiting, The Floathouse offers an unforgettable boating experience right in the heart of downtown Petaluma. On Saturday, December 6th, ride an 8.1-foot tide on a magical upstream paddle—this special tide opens up the river in all its glory.

Float past historic Gold Rush-era buildings, then glide into serene wetlands, surrounded by willows, bulrushes, and soaring herons. The combination of this massive tide and the winter season creates an awe-inspiring natural landscape, with box turtles, seasonal waterfalls, and more waiting to be discovered. This is a rare opportunity to explore Petaluma’s natural paradise, right in the center of town.

No experience is necessary—just bring your sense of wonder and get ready to float through one of Petaluma’s best-kept secrets.

Petaluma’s favorite pre-Santa splash! The Turkey Relay on Nov. 29 features team relays, costumes, and river fun. Check in and launch at North Bay Rowing Club/The Boatyard, 625 2nd Street, Petaluma, CA. Teams assigned by River Town Racers elves. $30 preregistration; Bring your own watercraft or rent from The Floathouse for $10/craft. This event benefits Petaluma’s own sprint kayak team, the inimitable River Town Racers. Costumes encouraged!

The future is NOW for our tidal slough, a Gold Rush-era “saltwater highway.” On this gentle guided paddle, explore its past, be part of its revival, and meet the individuals and organizations who are reclaiming the river. See their work firsthand and experience the lasting benefits for all, on “Petaluma’s Longest Park”.

The Petaluma River is 13 miles long from Basin to Bay, but we’ll be paddling about two miles total. Journey through time and be part of the story.

The future is NOW for our tidal slough, a Gold Rush-era “saltwater highway.” On this gentle guided paddle, explore its past, be part of its revival, and meet the individuals and organizations who are reclaiming the river. See their work firsthand and experience the lasting benefits for all, on “Petaluma’s Longest Park”.

The Petaluma River is 13 miles long from Basin to Bay, but we’ll be paddling about two miles total. Journey through time and be part of the story.

Looking for a unique outdoor adventure in Sonoma County? Whether you're a local or visiting, The Floathouse offers the perfect boating experience right in downtown Petaluma. No experience necessary! Just join in this magical upstream paddle, riding the tide past historic Gold Rush-era buildings before gliding into serene wetlands filled with willows, bulrushes, and soaring herons. AND—-sometimes box turtles too!

When the nights get longer, we need more time outside, not less! Come play on the river at night with us on this Full Beaver Moon Paddle, when we consider Petaluma’s Longest Park, the Petaluma River, in all its glory. Here for us, the river is part of our environment, and one that holds us throughout the year. Come out on the water and see for yourself! After the paddle, enjoy 15% off at TAPS, and/or check out some of Petaluma’s other downtown eateries. They’re just steps from The Floathouse!

Take your stand-up paddleboarding to the next level with our Intermediate SUP Class at The Floathouse! Glide along the tranquil Petaluma River as you refine technique, improve efficiency, and master advanced maneuvers. With expert instruction and stable TAHE Fit solid boards (11' long, 34" wide), you'll gain confidence in stroke power, turning skills, and water navigation. Small class size (max 5 students) ensures personalized coaching.

$95/person – all equipment included. Book now and elevate your SUP experience!

Start your Friday with fresh air and fitness on Petaluma’s Longest Park! Join our FUN SUP Paddle on the Petaluma River for a refreshing early-morning workout before work. All gear included—just $30 per person, or only $13.60 for Floathouse SUP-per CLUB members. A perfect, affordable way to start your day outdoors and on the water!

Take your paddling skills out for a spin and connect with fellow SUP lovers! This relaxed, 90-minute group paddle is perfect for anyone who’s completed our Intro to SUP class (or equivalent) and can paddle forward, stop, turn, and back. We provide the board, PFD, and instructor tips to keep you gliding smoothly — you bring your smile and good vibes.

Beginner SUP Class – Learn to Paddle with Confidence!

Take your first strokes with an ACA-certified pro in this two-hour beginner-friendly class. Learn safety, board handling, balance, and self-rescue on stable boards in calm, protected water. $85 includes instruction & gear. Small class size for personalized coaching. Sign up today!

Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at the annual Witches & Wizards on The Water! Join us on the river for a festive community Trick-or-Treat Water Trail where riverside businesses and organizations will be offering a range of spooky surprises along the waterway. Dress in your best costume and see if you can win one of the unique prizes in our Costume Contest. Whether you bring your own boat or rent one of ours, it's the perfect chance to embrace the supernatural season and enjoy a thrilling day on the slough.

The future is NOW for our tidal slough, a Gold Rush-era “saltwater highway.” On this gentle guided paddle, explore its past, be part of its revival, and meet the individuals and organizations who are reclaiming the river. See their work firsthand and experience the lasting benefits for all, on “Petaluma’s Longest Park”.

The Petaluma River is 13 miles long from Basin to Bay, but we’ll be paddling about two miles total. Journey through time and be part of the story.

Go with the flow. Ride the tide. Find the vibe. This two-hour, six-mile downriver run on the Petaluma River takes you out of the everyday and into a natural nirvana; the wetlands are vast, the tide is going out, and, if you choose, a sauna and cold plunge await you at your destination, Lakeville Landing Marina / Sundrop Sauna. Nothing is better than getting out in nature on a people-powered boat! (Hobie pedal kayak).

The future is NOW for our tidal slough, a Gold Rush-era “saltwater highway.” On this gentle guided paddle, explore its past, be part of its revival, and meet the individuals and organizations who are reclaiming the river. See their work firsthand and experience the lasting benefits for all, on “Petaluma’s Longest Park”.

The Petaluma River is 13 miles long from Basin to Bay, but we’ll be paddling about two miles total. Journey through time and be part of the story.

Paddle through history with the Petalumans of Yesteryear! This guided kayak tour led by the dedicated history buffs of this local nonprofit brings the past to life with storytelling and appearances by costumed folks from Petaluma’s past, all along the Petaluma River. No experience needed!

As autumn settles in and the days grow shorter, we’re closing out our Sunset Series with one last golden-hour paddle—an evening designed for slowing down, soaking it in, and saying goodbye to summer in style.

Harvest Glow invites you to embrace the crispness of fall from the best seat in town: your favorite boat, board, or water bike. The river reflects the changing season with a warm, peaceful glow, and the turning basin offers a serene escape just steps from downtown.

Looking for a unique outdoor adventure in Sonoma County? Whether you're a local or visiting, The Floathouse offers the perfect boating experience right in downtown Petaluma. No experience necessary! Just join in this magical upstream paddle, riding the tide past historic Gold Rush-era buildings before gliding into serene wetlands filled with willows, bulrushes, and soaring herons. AND—-sometimes box turtles too!

Take your paddling skills out for a spin and connect with fellow SUP lovers! This relaxed, 90-minute group paddle is perfect for anyone who’s completed our Intro to SUP class (or equivalent) and can paddle forward, stop, turn, and back. We provide the board, PFD, and instructor tips to keep you gliding smoothly — you bring your smile and good vibes.

Beginner SUP Class – Learn to Paddle with Confidence!

Take your first strokes with an ACA-certified pro in this two-hour beginner-friendly class. Learn safety, board handling, balance, and self-rescue on stable boards in calm, protected water. $85 includes instruction & gear. Small class size for personalized coaching. Sign up today!