PADL – Lagoon & Trails

This spot has built a solid reputation for offering an affordable and welcoming paddleboarding and kayaking experience in a genuinely beautiful setting. The staff consistently gets praised for being friendly and helpful, with guides like Parker and Diego earning specific callouts for their knowledge and customer service. At around $25 per hour for paddle boards, the pricing is refreshingly reasonable compared to other Miami-area locations, and there's typically plenty of equipment available even on busy weekends. The real draw here is the wildlife. Visitors regularly spot manatees, along with various birds and fish as they explore the calm waters around Biscayne Bay and the mangroves. The location itself is stunning, with protected areas perfect for beginners and openings to more adventurous paddling. While the majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, there was one complaint about bike rental quality and staff attitude that stands out as notably different from the otherwise consistent praise. Overall, this seems like a hidden gem that delivers exactly what paddlers are looking for: good equipment, reasonable prices, helpful staff, and a chance to see Florida's incredible marine life up close.