Petaluma River Downriver Run & Optional Sauna + Cold Plunge

Downriver Run + Optional Sauna & Cold Plunge

Price: $85 for paddle. $40 for sauna + cold plunge (discounted by $5 from the community sauna price). $15 for grazing box, delivered to the destination.
This is one of those “wait… this exists here?” Petaluma experiences—even longtime locals are often surprised by it.
Join the The Floathouse Petaluma crew for a one-way, tide-assisted adventure through the wild wetland reaches of San Pablo Bay. We’ll launch from the downtown docks in the heart of historic, vibey Petaluma (just 40 miles north of San Francisco) and let the outgoing tide do the work as we pedal six miles downstream in comfortable, stay-dry Hobie pedal kayaks.
This slow-lane journey carries us deep into protected wetlands—home to egrets, herons, mallards, and hundreds of other birds—revealing a side of our river most people never get to see.
Then… the reward.
We land at Lakeville Landing Marina, where you’ll be helped out of your boat and welcomed into pure post-paddle bliss with Sundrop Sauna. Cycle through their picture-windowed sauna, outdoor shower, and pristine cold plunge, with plenty of cozy seating areas to relax and soak it all in.
New for this run: while you unwind, enjoy a beautiful grazing box from LaBella Charcuterie, with regular, vegetarian, or vegan options—perfect sauna snacks, honestly.
Go with the flow.
Ride the tide.
Warm up. Cool down.
Discover a hidden stretch of your river—and yourself—along the way.
Book just the paddle, the paddle + sauna/cold plunge, or all three, with the grazing box. Anything is possible in Petaluma!
Spots are very limited for this special collaboration. Come play.
Note: The optional sauna and cold plunge is a full 90-minute experience, with cozy outdoor seating, hot tea, and beautiful wetland views across the river. A changing room is available. Many guests say this portion alone is worth the trip. Please plan ahead by leaving a car at the sauna or arranging a ride back to Petaluma after your experience.