The Southwest Waterfront

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Kayaks and Stand-Up Paddleboards

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Whether you want to rent a kayak to get away from it all or get all your friends onto paddleboards for the first time, we have ways for everyone to enjoy a day out on the water. Just stop by The Wharf Boathouse on Recreation Pier to get geared up.

Book classes and tours in advance. Walk-ups are welcome, and equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Single Kayak: $16/hour
Double Kayak: $22/hour (2 adults & 1 small child)
Daytime Kayak Monument Tour: $45
Twilight Kayak Monument Tour: $45
Kayak Orientation: $35/hour
Stand-up Paddleboard: $22/hour
Stand-up Paddleboard Tour: $45/90 minutes
Stand-up Paddleboard Orientation: $35/hour

Season Passes and Gift Certificates are also available.

Check The Wharf Boathouse or call 202.337.9642 for more information and to make reservations.

Prices and offerings subject to change. Restrictions apply. For our current list of water adventures, please click here.

Get Your Fill at The Wharf

Fresh seafood is a given at DC’s Southwest Waterfront. But The Wharf offers more, including a wide selection of distinctive choices for food, drinks, and entertainment while you eat. Watch the chefs prepare your meal. Listen to live music. Or just people-watch while you savor the flavors of The Wharf.

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Visit the Fish Market

Enjoy the freshest fish from one of the country’s oldest fish markets. Oysters on the half shell. Blue crabs by the bushel. Whole fishes caught that morning. And a low-key atmosphere that makes everything taste even better. Stop by for the food or the fishmongers—the Maine Avenue Fish Market never disappoints.

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