Cascade Canoe & Kayak, 1060 Nishiwaki Lane, Renton

Rental hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday – Friday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday

Phone: 425-430-0111

Renting a canoe or kayak to explore Lake Washington is a great local summer date activity.

“It’s a great thing to do if you’re looking for a quick little date,” said Christopher Schumacher, staff at Cascade Canoe and Kayak rental.

He sees couples come to the shop, at the end of the Cedar River Trail, and launch boats headed to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, visible from the dock. At the park, couples can grab shakes from Kidd Valley, the burger joint, and paddle back to the boathouse.

A two-person canoe can be rented for $18.50 for the first hour and $9.25 each additional hour. A two-person kayak is $25 for the first hour and $12.50 for each additional hour.

Sunny weekend days bring out lots of people, but wait times are no more than 20 minutes. No boats are launched after 6 p.m.