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Pinky's Kayak Rental

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Pinky's Kayak Rental

Unplug and reconnect with nature and each other. Take a self-guided Kayak trip through Armand Bayou We drop our Kayaks off at Bay Area Park for our customers.
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Pinky's Kayak Rental is your premier kayaking outfitter in the greater Houston area. Paid reservations are required and available from our website, or by phone. We offer kayak rentals and have self-guided kayak tours launching from Bay Area Park. Our self-guided trips allow you to explore 5 different locations on the bayou from your launch. Armand Bayou, Big Island Slough, Spring Gully, Horsepen

Bayou, and Lake Mark Kramer. We give you a 101 tutorial on the basics of paddling and teach you about safety on the bayou. Our self-guided trips are for 3 hours and launch at 3 different times. 8am, 11am, and 2pm. Many overlook the fact that we have a diverse ecosystem tucked away just a short trip from downtown Houston and just a couple miles away from the Johnson Space Center. On your journey you can see an abundance of wildlife ranging from over 250 bird varieties, to alligators, turtles, jumping fish (mullet), and gar, and many other wonders of our nature preserve. Armand Bayou is a great place to paddle for beginners or a pro. Come on down and we'll make you feel right at home.

08/12/2024

We appreciate you being here!

07/19/2024

Bay Area Park is currently closed due to the hurricane. Trees are down and the floating kayak launch needs major repair. We have been launching at Clear Lake Park on the Lake Mark Kramer side at the kayak launch.

07/12/2024

This photo was taken on Monday right after Hurricane Beryl went through. Needless to say, we'll be closed for a bit. If you made reservations, we can reschedule or give a full refund. Hopefully, our power at home will be back on asap. Stay cool!

06/02/2024

This mornings paddle was perfect.

04/24/2024

Today was a perfect day for a paddle from folks all over the world! I'm so glad y'all had fun!

04/24/2024

Thanks for coming out to paddle!

03/17/2024

02/22/2024

02/14/2024

Happy Valentines Day!

02/14/2024

My favorite place to sit is bayou!
Happy Valentines Day!

01/31/2024

The bayou is still active throughout the winter. We have a lot of different birds who use the bayou as a resting stop and a place to get a bite to eat. Others call it home all year round. As a birder we love that it's easier to spot the birds.

01/02/2024

Some bird fallout from the other day. High winds, low tide, and hungry birds. If you're wanting to get outside and enjoy some nature during the winter, we still operate all year round. Thanks to living in Texas we are blessed with some mild temperatures in the winter. Get out on the water easily by making reservations from our website. We look forward to seeing you on the water this year.

01/02/2024

Happy New Year! And thank you to eveyone who's come out and help support us and had fun paddling! Hope to see you again in 2024! Photo by Stacy Holcomb

12/14/2023

Too cold to go paddling? Avoid the malls and take a holiday hike with your loved ones out at Armand Bayou Nature Center! They even have the coolest gift shop for all those on your holiday gift list. It's a win-win to help support Houstons only unchannelized bayou (and prairie) in this bayou city! And yes, we are also still open as well. Happy Holidays!

Buck saunters through our coastal tallgrass prairie. As part of our 2,500 acre nature preserve, ABNC meticulously restores and conserves 900 acres of coastal tall-grass prairie. This remnant of historic prairie supports a huge diversity of plants and animals. These native plants and grasses provide critical breeding, nursery, feeding and cover habitat for prairie-dependent wildlife. Photo courtesy of Gary Seloff

12/02/2023

A Snowy Egret along Armand Bayou sitting patiently for its breakfast to swim by.

11/30/2023

Someone had fun playing log or gator.

11/25/2023

A couple of Bald Eagles were seen today on the bayou, along with a lot of other types of birds. The American Bald Eagles eventually returned to the Armand Bayou Watershed after being killed off by ddt many years ago. A mating pair came back about 10 years ago and have continued to breed in the area. There is also a juvenile Bald Eagle flying around somewhere but we didn't see it today.

11/11/2023

Happy Veterans Day and a huge thank you for your service!

11/05/2023

The weather has been great for kayaking!

10/23/2023

Have you ever seen one of these guys hanging around? It's called a Limpkin and it loves eating muscles. An added bonus, they will eat the invasive apple snails.

10/23/2023

Tri-colored Heron on Horsepen Bayou in the Armand Bayou Watershed.

10/23/2023

A Tri-Colored Heron waits patiently for breakfast to swim by. Seeing the wildlife from a kayak provides a different and more personal perspective. I always use a large dry bag when doing photography while kayaking. When I'm not shooting, I leave my camera in a drybag on my lap for quick access. Bird watching from a kayak is always rewarding.

10/22/2023

We don't usually see the Common Gallinule while kayaking on Armand Bayou, but we have spotted them this week. We've also been spotting Limpkins and a breeding pair of Bald Eagles with a juvenile. Everyday is something different, so you never know what you'll see. Renting a kayak to bird watch is a great way to get up close.

10/20/2023

If you were looking for cooler temperatures to paddle in, we are there. The weather has been perfect for enjoying a relaxing paddle on Armand Bayou. Renting a kayak is one of the best ways to view the wildlife that sits in the backyard of Houston. Check out our website for more details and making reservations. We look forward to getting you on the water. https://pinkyskayakrental.com/

10/05/2023

Happy World Animal Day! We often show our local native wildlife but we have some animal ambassadors from all over the world at the Houston Zoo!

09/27/2023

Group rates get 20% off. Find more info or make a reservation here: pinkyskayakrental.com/group-rates-and-events/

09/26/2023

Let us know ahead of time before your trip if you want a tshirt and what size. We still have some in stock but supplies are limited. They are on sale for $15.

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Pasadena, TX
77586

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 6pm
Sunday	8am - 6pm

Website

https://pinkyskayakrental.com/

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Videos

The bayou is a great place to get away from the concrete jungle and relax. It really makes you feel like you're out in the middle of nowhere.

This is a Yellow-Crowned Night Heron doing what is called "gular fluttering". Gular fluttering is how they cool off. It helps to dissipate heat more efficiently by vibrating in the throat which helps reduce their internal heat by evaporative cooling.

A Great White Egret caught some breakfast this morning on Armand Bayou. We have all sorts of birds that use the bayou as a buffet. Come for a paddle and leave with some memories.

Hold on tight! The weekend is almost here! Start planning your weekend now. Reservations can be made on our website at pinkyskayakrental.com.

The rain has been great! The whole area needed it. Here is a juvenile Armadillo playing and rooting around for bugs in the rain.

Shellibrate! Happy Turtle Day! Here's a wild baby common snapping turtle

Let's Shellibrate! Happy World Turtle Day! Here's a wild baby common snapping turtle!

One of the ways that you can see Alligators is to go where Alligators are.

Renting a Kayak couldn't be easier. You can make a reservation from our website or give us a call and we can make your reservation over the phone. If you would like to make a reservation for the same day, that's great. We will check our availability and we will get you on the water as soon as we can.

Kids back at school? It's time for YOU! Go for a paddle! Afterward you can visit Chelsea Wine Bar, Boondoggles Pub, or even Valdos Seafood for good food and relaxing drinks.

30% OFF ALL Gift Certificates! All Weekend Long!

Making memories with your family? Priceless!

Good Morning! It's Monday Eve. How are you spending the last day of your weekend?

It's a great day to be on the water! Beat the heat and get outside early.

Just a Friday evening paddle with friends.

Our Tuesday SUP n Sip 101 is for beginners and novice paddlers. We focus on fundementals and basic SUP skills. We had a class of 12 this evening and everyone did great. These two gals already look like pros.

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Kayak and SUP Rentals

Pinky's Kayak Rental is your place to relax on the water in the greater Houston and Galveston Bay area. We are located on the channel between Clear Lake and Taylor Lake, next to Chelsea Wine Bar, Boondoggles Pub, and Valdos Seafood. We offer Kayak Rentals and Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals. We have a variety of rental options for our SUPs, from SUP n Sip Sunset events, SUP Yoga Classes, SUP Group Rates, SUP 101 Classes, and SUP rentals by the hour into Taylor Lake. A beautiful small residential lake with beautiful sunsets. Our Kayak Rentals have several options as well. You can rent Kayaks by the hour in Taylo Lake or you can opt for one of our famous Self-Guided Kayak or Guided Kayaking Trips. Our Self-Guided Kayak trips allow you to explore 6 different locations on the bayou with a free shuttle service to your drop off location (depends on amount of people). We give you a 101 tutorial on the basics of paddling and teach you about safety on the water. Our Self-Guided trips range from 2 1/2 hours to 6 hours. Many overlook the fact that we have a diverse ecosystem tucked away just a short trip from downtown Houston and just a couple miles away from the Johnson Space Center. On your journey you can see an abundance of wildlife ranging from over 220 bird varieties, to alligators, turtles, jumping fish (mullet), and gar and many other wonders of our nature preserve. Armand Bayou is a great place to paddle for beginners or a pro. Come on down and relax with us.