{"id":2468201,"date":"2019-07-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/uncategorized\/guide-adventure-airbnb-experiences\/"},"modified":"2022-05-12T13:11:43","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T19:11:43","slug":"guide-adventure-airbnb-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/adventure-travel\/destinations\/guide-adventure-airbnb-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Airbnb Experiences in the United States"},"content":{"rendered":"
Airbnb <\/strong>launched Experiences\u2014a variety of activities led by locals\u2014in November 2016. While the thousands of offerings range from full-on guided and catered tours to more folksy and informal encounters, they all provide a local\u2019s unique perspective on wherever you happen to be traveling. But the sheer number of experiences available can be overwhelming, so we curated a list of our five favorites.<\/p>\n While Austin is known for its rowdy nightlife, give your liver a break and head to Lady Bird Lake at 8 p.m. for a truly unique SUP experience<\/a>. The three Adamson brothers, proprietors of Paddle SMTX<\/a> and Glow Paddle Austin<\/a>, host a 90-minute guided paddle around the lake on boards with special LED systems on the bottom that allow you to create your own surreal light show. The lights also give you a chance to watch largemouth <\/strong>bass swimming below.<\/p>\n Host Michael Samer will take you on a 90-minute guided sea kayaking tour<\/a> of La Jolla\u2019s protected ecological reserve and sea caves. Meet at Samer\u2019s ocean adventure tour shop, Everyday California<\/a>, and walk three blocks to explore some of the most diverse marine habitat in Southern California. Ultimately, the weather will decide how adventurous the tour can get and how many sea caves you can see, but San Diego County\u2019s 263 days of sunshine certainly put the odds in your favor for a safe and sunny kayaking journey.<\/p>\n The best way to see Deception Pass State Park\u2019s old-growth forest? In the trees. Your host will get you climbing coastal fir trees<\/a> ranging from 150 to 300 feet tall for a mind-blowing perspective that would be impossible without specialized gear and a trained climbing guide. (The host runs local outfitter ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Terra<\/a>.) No experience is necessary\u2014the host sets up ropes and provides harnesses and ascenders to assist your climb.<\/p>\n Zion is chock-full of beautiful slot canyons, but the park covers 229 square miles and can be overwhelming\u2014not to mention dangerous\u2014to navigate as a beginner. Micah and Jules have been hosting folks in their tiny house in southern Utah for years. They also run a canyoneering company, East Zion Experiences, and will drive you to the canyon<\/a> and ensure safe travels through dreamlike East Zion.<\/p>\nPaddle a Light-Up SUP in Austin, Texas<\/h2>\n
Kayak to Sea Caves in La Jolla, California<\/h2>\n
Climb Trees at Deception Pass in Oak Harbor, Washington<\/h2>\n
Take a Private Slot Canyon Tour in Orderville, Utah<\/h2>\n
Run Rapids in Hood River, Oregon<\/h2>\n