Come Ride the Paddle Boats on Beautiful Lake El Estero!

Come Ride the Paddle Boats on Beautiful Lake El Estero!

Welcome to El Estero Boating

Family Owned & Operated


Come enjoy the fun and beauty of boating on Lake El Estero… a jewel of a City park lake in the heart of downtown Monterey… just 2 blocks from Fisherman’s Wharf!

Our paddle boat rentals, called El Estero Boating, are located across the lake from world-famous Dennis the Menace Park, within the City of Monterey’s larger El Estero Park.​

fountain at lake el estero

There are plenty of things to do in Monterey and so much to do within this beautiful park… it offers our great paddle boat rides, the always-fun Dennis the Menace Park, picnic and barbecue areas, fishing piers, a skatepark, and more. Come visit us on Lake El Estero and enjoy your day on our paddle boats and all this wonderful park has to offer!

​Our location is the corner of Del Monte Avenue and Camino El Estero, on Lake El Estero just across the street from the Monterey Beach and the Recreation Trail.  Come see us!

Our Paddle Boat Fleet on Lake El Estero consists of well-maintained fiberglass boats. Children and adults of all ages can ride them. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.

Life jackets are provided at no extra charge.

Dragon Boats!

$45 for 1/2 hour per boat.

Boat capacity is 5 people per boat with a 4 adult per boat maximum.
Max capacity: 1200lbs

dragon paddle boats

Regular Paddleboats

$25 for 1/2 hour per boat.
$35 for 1 hour per boat.

Boat capacity is 4 people per boat with a 3 adult per boat maximum.
Max capacity: 500lbs

Ducks & Swans

$40.00 for Swan 1/2 hour per boat.
$40.00 for Duck 1/2 hour per boat.

Boat capacity is 5 people per boat with a 4 adult per boat maximum.
Max capacity: 1200lbs

Ask about special rates for group events and birthday parties!​

Credit Cards Accepted.

​ALL AGES ARE WELCOME AND WE PROVIDE LIFE JACKETS IN ALL SIZES!