
With mile after mile of coastal waterways ripe for exploration, it's hard to imagine a better place for kayaking than the Sarasota and Bradenton area. Whether you're looking for kayak rentals or a guided trip, these are some of our real estate agents' favorite local kayak adventures!
- Paradise Adventures - 190 Taft Dr #10, Sarasota, FL 34236
One of Sarasota's premier kayak rental and kayak touring companies, Paradise Adventures offers everything you need for the kayak journey of a lifetime. With their headquarters just minutes from many Sarasota homes for sale, Paradise Adventures offers private and small group tours of hidden gems like the mangrove tunnels on Lido Key, as well as maps and gear rentals for self-guided tours.
- Kayaking SRQ - 190 Taft Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Renting a kayak or stand-up paddleboard from Kayaking SRQ is a great way to get away from the tourist spots and experience Sarasota off the beaten path. Kayaking SRQ also offers a wide range of guided trips. Choose among adventures around Lido Key and Siesta Key, which include paddleboard eco tours, kayak fishing trips, and guided mangrove tunnel tours.
- Liquid Blue Outfitters - 190 Taft Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Based out of Ted Sperling Nature Park, Liquid Blue Outfitters is a great option for kayak rentals as well as guided tours. Regularly ranked among the top-rated kayaking companies in the Sarasota area, Liquid Blue Outfitters offers competitively priced guided kayak excursions that include open waters and mangrove tunnels alike. Sightings of dolphins and manatees are common, along with a wide range of local bird species.
- SURFit USA - 190 Taft Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
There are plenty of fun ways to spend a day on the water with SURFit USA. Based on Lido Key, this company provides paddleboard and kayak rentals, as well as guided tours of the mangrove tunnels and nearby Siesta Key. Private tours are available, as well as small group tours, and SURFit USA also offers a variety of kids' activities, including surf and paddleboard lessons and summer camps.
- AMI Paddleboard - 12378 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209
Bradenton's AMI Paddleboard offers kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals on Anna Maria Island, a picturesque island that overlooks Palma Sola Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway. A short drive from many Bradenton homes for sale, AMI Paddleboard is a short paddle away from some truly beautiful coastal areas and also offers kayak and paddleboard eco-tours of the local mangrove tunnels.
- Surferbus - 9800 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209
Although Surferbus does not offer guided tours, this Bradenton kayak rental company offers a great opportunity to start your own self-guided adventure on the area's waters. Providing rentals of kayaks, pedal kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards, Surferbus has affordable rates and a convenient launch site just a few paddle strokes away from the waters of Robinson Preserve and Palma Sola Bayou.
- Ray's Canoe Hideaway - 1289 Hagle Park Rd, Bradenton, FL 34212
Located on the Manatee River just a few miles from downtown Bradenton, Ray's Canoe Hideaway has been providing river access for paddling adventures for more than 25 years. Kayaks and canoes are available for rent, and Ray's also provides a launch site for folks who have their own craft. This is a great place for fishing and sightseeing river trips.
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