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Golf Trips with Kayaking

The best golf trips go beyond the fairway. Kayaking adds a dimension to your group getaway that turns a good trip into one everyone talks about for years. We've curated 55 destinations across America where world-class golf meets top-tier kayaking — so your crew never has to choose between a great round and a great time.

Every destination below includes detailed course breakdowns, lodging options for groups, restaurant picks, and nightlife — plus specific kayaking venues with pricing, duration, and what to expect. Hit the planner to build a complete itinerary around your group's priorities in under 60 seconds.

These 55 destinations span 26 states across 8 regions of the country, so there's a golf-plus-kayaking option within a short flight of most major cities. Kayaking runs from around $0 per person at the most affordable spot on the list, with plenty of upgrade options if the group wants to splurge on one big activity for the trip.

The best group trips usually pencil in kayaking for a half-day between rounds — morning tee time, afternoon activity, dinner after — rather than trying to squeeze it in around a full 36-hole day. If your crew wants kayaking to be the centerpiece rather than a side quest, several of the destinations below are built around it, with courses close enough to town that the golf doesn't have to compete for calendar space.

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Best Destinations for Golf + Kayaking

a view of a mountain range from a distance
Kayaking

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Spring break energy meets desert golf on the Colorado River

Topock Gorge Kayaking · half day · $50-$90/pp
gray asphalt road beside green-leafed trees
Kayaking

Laughlin, NV

Cheap casino town on the Colorado with sneaky good golf

Lake Mohave Kayaking · half day · $40-$80/pp
Castle-like building against a vibrant sunset sky
Kayaking

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Lake town golf with a floating green

Lake Coeur d'Alene Kayaking · 2-3 hours · $35-$65/pp
green trees and mountain under white clouds during daytime
Kayaking

Hood River, OR

Columbia Gorge views, craft beer, and sneaky-good golf

Columbia River Kayaking · 2-3 hours · $40-$75/pp
a body of water with buildings and mountains in the background
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Seattle, WA

Emerald City golf with world-class food and drink

Kayaking on Lake Union · 2-3 hours · $25-$50/pp
brown sand near beach
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Sandpoint, ID

Lake Pend Oreille vibes with mountain golf and small-town charm

Lake Pend Oreille Kayaking · 2-3 hours · $30-$60/pp
aerial view photography of brown mountains during daytime
Kayaking

Leavenworth, WA

Bavarian village charm meets Cascade Mountain golf

Lake Wenatchee Kayaking · 2-3 hours · $30-$60/pp
a dock with boats on it
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Gig Harbor, WA

Puget Sound harbor town with Chambers Bay next door

Gig Harbor Kayak Tour · 2-3 hours · $35-$65/pp
green trees beside river under white sky during daytime
Kayaking

McCall, ID

Tiny mountain lake town with perfect TDF energy

Kayaking Payette Lake · 2-3 hours · $25-$50/pp
A view of a bridge over a river
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Missoula, MT

Blue-collar cool with sneaky-good mountain golf

Clark Fork River Float · 2-3 hours · $0-$25/pp
silhouette of mountain during sunset
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Kohler, WI

Ryder Cup country meets heartland hospitality

Sheboygan Marsh Kayaking · 2-3 hours · $30-$60/pp
river flowing between high-rise buildings during daytime photo
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Galena, IL

Historic charm and hilltop golf in the Driftless Region

Mississippi River Kayaking · 2-3 hours · $40-$70/pp
white and black lighthouse covered by snow
Kayaking

Duluth, MN

North Shore golf with Lake Superior as your backdrop

Kayak Lake Superior · 2-3 hours · $50-$85/pp
houses near ocean
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Harbor Springs / Petoskey, MI

Northern Michigan's resort golf corridor

Little Traverse Bay Kayaking · 2-3 hours · $40-$70/pp
a close up of a tree branch with leaves
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Grand Rapids, MI

Beer City USA meets surprisingly great golf

Grand River Kayaking · 2-3 hours · $35-$60/pp
brown concrete wall near body of water during daytime
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Door County, WI

The Cape Cod of the Midwest with links to match

Cave Point County Park Kayaking · 2-3 hours · $45-$80/pp
A body of water surrounded by trees and rocks
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Columbus, OH

Big Ten energy with Jack Nicklaus' backyard golf

Scioto River Kayaking · 2-3 hours · $30-$55/pp
Close-up of colorful pebbles and rocks on the ground.
Kayaking

Marquette, MI

Upper Peninsula gem with Lake Superior drama

Lake Superior Kayaking · 2-3 hours · $50-$90/pp
aerial view of bridge over the sea
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Milwaukee, WI

Brew City with lakefront links and Big Ten energy

Milwaukee Kayak Company · 2-3 hours · $35-$60/pp
Water reflects lush green trees and blue sky.
Kayaking

Kiawah Island, SC

Where the Ocean Course meets the Atlantic

Kiawah Island Kayak & Paddleboard · 2-3 hours · $50-$85/pp
a black and white photo of palm trees
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Hilton Head, SC

Island golf with a side of beach bars

Hilton Head Kayak Tours · 2-3 hours · $45-$75/pp
A chain overlooks a beautiful marsh landscape.
Kayaking

Charleston, SC

Lowcountry links, world-class food, and a legendary bar scene

Shem Creek Kayaking · 2-3 hours · $35-$65/pp
Vast grassy plain under a cloudy blue sky
Kayaking

Amelia Island, FL

Quiet luxury on Florida's northeast coast

Amelia Island Kayak Tour · 2-3 hours · $45-$75/pp
a walkway in a park lined with trees and bushes
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Sarasota, FL

Gulf Coast golf with world-class beaches

Myakka River State Park · 2-3 hours · $20-$40/pp
green palm tree on green grass field under blue and white cloudy sky during daytime
Kayaking

Orlando, FL

Theme park capital with championship golf to match

Wekiva Island · half day · $20-$50/pp
river in the middle of forest during daytime
Kayaking

Biloxi, MS

Casino nightlife meets championship Gulf Coast golf

Gulf Islands Kayaking · 2-3 hours · $35-$60/pp
brown wooden dock on sea under white clouds
Kayaking

Pawleys Island, SC

Lowcountry golf perfection without the Myrtle crowds

Marsh Kayak Tour · 2-3 hours · $40-$70/pp
a sandy beach with a wooden walkway leading to the ocean
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Outer Banks, NC

Barrier island golf with ocean winds and beach house living

Kitty Hawk Kayak Tour · 2-3 hours · $40-$65/pp
a pink and blue sky over a body of water
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Sea Island / St. Simons, GA

Three courses of elite resort golf on the Georgia coast

Kayak Eco Tour · 2-3 hours · $45-$75/pp
a pink and blue sky over a body of water
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Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA

Six championship courses on a stunning Georgia lake

Lake Oconee Kayaking · 2-3 hours · $25-$50/pp
White lighthouse on a small island with a lone fisherman.
Kayaking

Cape Cod, MA

Coastal New England golf with lobster and ocean breezes

Kayaking the Cape Cod Salt Marshes · 2-3 hours · $45-$75/pp
brown bricked building
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Williamsburg, VA

Historic Virginia golf with colonial charm and championship courses

James River Kayaking · 2-3 hours · $40-$65/pp
a black and white photo of a lighthouse on a foggy day
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Portland, ME

Foodie capital of New England with oceanfront golf and craft beer overload

Sea Kayaking Casco Bay · 2-3 hours · $50-$80/pp
green trees near body of water during daytime
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Kennebunkport, ME

Preppy coastal golf with lobster shacks and New England charm

Sea Kayaking Cape Porpoise · 2-3 hours · $50-$80/pp
Crashing ocean waves under a dark sky
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Ocean City, MD

Boardwalk beach town with quality golf and non-stop group energy

Kayaking the Back Bays · 2-3 hours · $40-$70/pp
green tree near body of water during daytime
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Bar Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park gateway with coastal golf and lobster everything

Sea Kayaking Frenchman Bay · 2-3 hours · $55-$85/pp
a view of a city from a hill
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Burlington, VT

Lake Champlain waterfront vibes with craft beer capital golf

Lake Champlain Kayaking · 2-3 hours · $40-$70/pp
a stream running through a lush green forest
Kayaking

Mystic, CT

Coastal Connecticut charm with casino backup plans and quality golf

Mystic River Kayaking · 2-3 hours · $40-$65/pp
a street with cars and people
Kayaking

Tulsa, OK

Southern Hills prestige meets Blue Dome nightlife at budget prices

Gathering Place Park · 2-3 hours · $0-$20/pp
a body of water surrounded by tall buildings
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Oklahoma City, OK

Bricktown nightlife, prairie golf, and OKC Thunder energy

Riversport Adventures · half day · $25-$55/pp
Beautiful beach scene at sunset.
Kayaking

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Storybook village, world-class golf, and Carmel Valley wine

Coastal Kayak Tour · 2-3 hours · $55-$90/pp
purple and yellow flower field during daytime
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Sonoma, CA

Laid-back wine country with public golf and a real plaza scene

Russian River Kayak / Float · half day · $40-$80/pp
a view of a mountain range with a lake in the foreground
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Truckee, CA

High-Sierra mountain golf above Lake Tahoe

Donner Lake Kayak / SUP · 2-3 hours · $30-$70/pp
A long wooden bridge over a body of water
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Bluffton, SC

Lowcountry golf and oak-shaded charm next door to Hilton Head

May River Kayak / SUP Tour · 2-3 hours · $45-$85/pp
a small house on a grassy hill
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Sand Valley, WI

Wisconsin's answer to Bandon — sand-dune golf in the middle of nowhere

Lake Leopold paddle & swim · 2-3 hours · $0-$40/pp
photo of green grass field
Kayaking

Erin Hills, WI

Walk the 2017 U.S. Open links 35 minutes from Milwaukee

Pike Lake / Kettle Moraine paddle · half day · $25-$60/pp
a tree leaning over on the shore of a lake
Kayaking

Roscommon, MI

Tom Doak's reversible course in the middle of the Michigan woods

AuSable River canoe / kayak · half day · $25-$60/pp
Aerial view of a baseball stadium at dusk
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Toledo, OH

Lake Erie public golf plus a brush with U.S. Open history

Maumee Bay State Park kayaking · 2-3 hours · $25-$50/pp
white and blue basketball hoop on green grass field during daytime
Kayaking

Dayton, OH

Award-winning public golf in the birthplace of aviation

Little Miami River kayaking · half day · $30-$60/pp
Lone tree in a field at sunset
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Dublin, OH

Memorial Tournament country in Columbus's golf suburb

Scioto River kayaking · half day · $30-$60/pp
A powerful waterfall cascades over rugged red rock formations.
Kayaking

Sioux Falls, SD

Award-winning city golf and an underrated bar scene

Big Sioux River kayaking · 2-3 hours · $25-$55/pp
A large body of water sitting next to a lush green field
Kayaking

Prescott, AZ

Mile-high pines and Whiskey Row, two hours from Phoenix

Watson Lake Kayaking · half day · $30-$70/pp
dirt road during day
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Boulder City, NV

Lake Mead golf 30 minutes from the Strip, minus the chaos

Black Canyon Kayak Tour · full day · $150-$250/pp
People enjoy a sunny day at the beach.
Kayaking

Corpus Christi, TX

Coastal Texas golf, deep-sea fishing, and beach-bar nights

Mustang Island Kayak / Beach Day · half day · $40-$90/pp
women sitting on rock near body of water
Kayaking

Sisters, OR

Two beloved courses under the Three Sisters in Central Oregon

Suttle Lake Kayak & Boat Rental · half day · $30-$70/pp
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