Full Hunter’s Moon Paddle on the Petaluma River

Ease into autumn with a Hunter’s Full Moon Paddle on the Petaluma River, one of Sonoma County’s most distinctive evening experiences. This guided dusk paddle takes advantage of a rare seasonal alignment, with the moon rising before sunset and lingering in the sky through the early evening. Your guides from The Floathouse Petaluma, your go-to for people-powered boats, boards and water bikes, will lead you from the downtown dock, downstream, to the best moon viewing spot, describing historic and present-day landmarks and telling local tales along the way. Context is everything on a local outing like this!

The Hunter’s Moon—traditionally associated with harvest’s end and preparation for winter—offers a sense of warmth and reflection as nights lengthen. Guests glide along calm tidal waters in deluxe Hobie pedal kayaks, enjoying a peaceful, light-filled transition from day to night. Ideal for visitors seeking a memorable, nature-based Sonoma County evening adventure.