Paddle mangrove tunnels and visit Midnight Pass Beach with a local guide
2 hrs
Guided tour, beach stop
Explore calm bay waters and mangrove tunnels on Florida's Gulf Coast. Pause at Midnight Pass Beach to stretch your legs and look for shells and shark teeth.
Cancel 24+ hours before start for a refund less booking and credit card processing fees, typically up to 10%. No refunds within 24 hours or for no-shows. If unsafe weather, tides, or water conditions cancel the tour, refunds are available less processing fees.
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Lew, Mallory, and Katie are the kind of guides who make a trip genuinely memorable. Reviewers consistently highlight their deep knowledge of the area, from local history and wildlife to survival tips about the environment, and their warm, personable approach puts first-timers at ease just as much as experienced paddlers. The tours center around Siesta Key's mangroves and the stunning Midnight Pass, which comes up again and again as a standout highlight. Dolphin sightings, fossil hunting, and crystal-clear water for swimming all add up to something well beyond a basic rental experience. Equipment is described as clean and quality, booking is straightforward, and the team is flexible about extending time on the water when the fun runs long. Families with young kids, couples, and solo travelers all seem to find something to love here. If you're visiting the Sarasota area and want to get out on the water with people who clearly care about the experience they're delivering, this one is worth putting on the list.
Sarasota Kayak Rentals - easy to reserve, great rates and perfect for 2-3 hour sea kayak tour - self guided. I should have done an all day trip ! Easy to row, great beach landings all over the key. Fun time
Chuck Kenney
August 26, 2026
Sarasota Kayak Rentals - easy to reserve, great rates and perfect for 2-3 hour sea kayak tour - self guided. I should have done an all day trip ! Easy to row, great beach landings all over the key. Fun time
Chuck Kenney
August 26, 2026
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