FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS · APRIL–OCTOBER

SUNSET PADDLES

Pick up your kayak or paddleboard in Mesa, catch an Arizona sunset from the water, and bring it back to the shop the same evening. Every Friday and Saturday, April through October.

$49 single kayak or paddleboard$69 tandem kayak$10 off each sunset rental · code SUNSET10

Book a sunset rental Call 480-548-8921

HOW IT WORKS

Sunset in three steps

1Pick your pickup timeChoose a pickup time when you book. We help load and strap your gear to your vehicle with our universal roof rack and tie-down straps.

2Paddle into the sunsetHead to the river or lake and enjoy cooler evening temperatures, mountain views and golden light on the water.

3Return the same eveningBring everything back to the shop by 7pm in April and October, 8:30pm in September and 9:30pm May through August. Quick, easy drop-off.

EVERY SUNSET RENTAL INCLUDES

Everything you need

Paddles

Life jackets

Straps and roof racks

Ice chest

Glow sticks

Dry bag

WHERE TO WATCH THE SUNSET

Two favorite sunset spots

Paddleboard and kayak among the river grass

ONE-WAY FLOAT

Lower Salt River sunset floatLaunch from Phon D. Sutton Recreation Site and float toward Granite Reef Recreation Site as the sun sets behind Red Mountain. Calm evening water, desert wildlife and cooler temperatures. Arrange your own vehicle shuttle between launch and take-out.Lower Salt River guide →

Kayaking toward the cliffs on Saguaro Lake

LAUNCH AND RETURN

Butcher Jones, Saguaro LakeLaunch from Butcher Jones Beach and paddle the shoreline while the sun sets over the mountains. A great pick if you want to launch and return to the same spot with no shuttle.Saguaro Lake guide →

Redline is a rental shop in Mesa. You pick up your gear here and drive to the water. Transportation is not included.

PROMO CODE

SUNSET10 — $10 off each sunset rental

Enter it at checkout. One promo code per booking.

Use SUNSET10

MORE ABOUT SUNSET PADDLES

Sunset paddle questions

When are sunset paddles?

Every Friday and Saturday from April through October. Times follow the sunset: April and October 3pm to 7pm, May through August 5pm to 9:30pm, September 4pm to 8:30pm. There are no sunset paddles November through March.

How much does a sunset rental cost?

$49 for a single kayak or paddleboard and $69 for a tandem kayak. Use code SUNSET10 at checkout to take $10 off each sunset rental.

Can I combine SUNSET10 with another promo code?

No. Only one promo code can be used per booking.

Is this a guided tour?

No. Sunset paddles are self-guided rentals. You pick up your gear in Mesa and choose where to paddle. Transportation is not included.

Where should I go for sunset?

The Lower Salt River for a one-way float toward Granite Reef (you will need a shuttle vehicle), or Butcher Jones Beach at Saguaro Lake if you want to launch and return to the same spot.

What if I have never paddled before?

No problem. Read how renting works and our rental FAQs, and ask us anything when you pick up.

COMING 2027

Full moon paddles

The Friday and Saturday before each full moon →

Catch the next sunset

Book online or walk in. Fri–Sat 7am–7pm.

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