Live Love Paddle

Live Love Paddle rents single and tandem kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards on Lady Bird Lake, with a curated set of demo kayaks for paddlers thinking about buying. The company is best known for its guided tours, including the Bat Watching Kayak Tour, which heads out each evening to see bats leave the Congress Avenue Bridge, and a daytime Urban Kayak Tour that passes the skyline, street art and bridges. It also runs fireworks viewing trips on the water around July 4th.

Tours fill up quickly, so booking tickets in advance is recommended. Renters need to arrive at least 75 minutes before closing, and the shop may close in severe weather, so calling ahead is wise. The business is dog friendly and sells gift cards. It sits at the east end of Riverside Drive in Austin.