Best Kayak and Paddling in Sarasota

This tour launches from Ted Sperling Park on Lido Key, just minutes from downtown Sarasota. We begin our journey in the open bay before ducking into the world-famous Lido Key mangrove tunnels, a natural maze of winding waterways shaded by a lush canopy. It is a peaceful, enchanting escape where you’ll kayak or paddleboard through narrow passages and discover the unique Florida ecosystem.  On the way back, keep your eyes open for lazy manatees, frolicking dolphins, or hunting seabirds.

Your group. Your pace. Your perfect Sarasota experience.
Skip the group tour and experience Lido Key’s iconic mangrove tunnels exclusively with your family or friends. Our private guided tours give you the undivided attention of an expert local guide, the freedom to move at your own pace, and an intimate connection with one of Florida’s most breathtaking natural ecosystems.

Experience the best of Sarasota Bay with our premium kayak and paddleboard rentals. Launching from Ted Sperling Park near downtown, you’ll enjoy an easy paddle through shallow grass flats and mangrove tunnels. This quiet area is a local favorite for spotting manatees and dolphins in their natural habitat. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, our rentals provide the perfect way to explore Sarasota’s coastal beauty on your own schedule.

This tour starts at Turtle Beach on the South end of Siesta Key.   We start on the intercostal and paddle down a short canal to the mangrove islands of the Jim Neville Preserve.   This is such a beautiful place to paddle, with twists and turns around the mangrove islands.  At the mid-point of the tour, we stop at Midnight Pass Beach, which boasts some of the most remarkable shelling in the area. This beach is only accessible by boat so we may have it to ourselves.  Such a beautiful place for a quick swim or just stopping for a few moments to relax.  On the way back, keep your eyes open for lazy manatees,  frolicking dolphins, or hunting seabirds.

Paddle Siesta Key! Away from all the hustle and bustle of Siesta Key, is our favorite local beach, Turtle Beach.

From our launch, you can paddle down the intercoastal, around acres of mangrove islands.  Take the kayaks and ashore at Midnight Pass and spend time exploring the beach.  This is a great place to look for shells, take a dip in the ocean or just relax.  With our rentals, you have plenty of time.

Our beginner surf lessons are a great way to get started with surfing while on the west coast of Florida.  Sarasota has some great beginner waves and when the waves come through they can be really fun.  Get started on a lifetime of fun with our private surf lessons.

Paddleboard, Surf and Beach camp is all about fun!  Classes are led by certified lifeguards.  Lots of kids sign up for more than one week because it is just so much fun to paddleboard and surf with our coaches.

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