Mangrove Tunnels

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.

Relax as you are guided through winding tunnels cut through the mangrove tunnels of Ted Sperling Park on South Lido Key, minutes from downtown Sarasota.  Wildlife abounds on this paddle–interesting birds, fish and invertebrates. The bay is an ideal location for exploring the open water and looking for manatees and dolpins.

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.