With over 20,000 acres of parks and preserves in Pinellas County, there are endless destinations to experience nature. One of the best ways to explore our natural environment is from the water. Enlist the help of a local guide and paddle our scenic waterways on a kayaking tour in Florida. Paddle through mangrove tunnels, see local wildlife, and learn about the region’s fascinating natural history from your knowledgeable guide. Escape to the beach with Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty and connect with nature on one of these kayaking tours:
Paddle Out Adventures
Sign up for a kayaking tour with Paddle Out Adventures and enjoy secluded paddling near Clearwater Beach. This trip includes a short pontoon boat ride to a secluded location where you can paddle away from boat traffic, wind, and waves. Customize your trip for two, three, or four hours and paddle the quiet areas of destinations like Caladesi Island State Park.
Island Ferry Eco Tours
Shell Key is one of the largest undeveloped barrier islands in the region, home to abundant birds and wildlife. Paddle through the preserve with a local guide on a transparent kayak with Island Ferry Eco Tours and get an up-close look at the wildlife and mangrove tunnels. Take a break on a scenic Shell Key beach and collect shells and sand dollars before returning to the water.
Coastal Kayak Charters
Coastal Kayak Charters specializes in taking small groups to Shell Key Preserve. These tours allow for more intimacy with nature without worrying about being lost in the crowd. The three-hour guided tours will take you to explore mangrove tunnels, seagrass meadows, and protected bays. Keep your eyes peeled for osprey, dolphins, sea turtles, and manatees along the way, and stop on the island for shelling and swimming.
ECOmersion
Embark on a one-of-a-kind kayak adventure with ECOmersion, a local company passionate about conservation and environmental awareness. Sign up for the Weedon Island Guided Kayak Tour and learn about the history and wildlife of the preserve as you paddle through mangrove tunnels and search for manatees and dolphins. They also offer a guided tour of Boca Ciega Bay, where you can see mangrove islands, oyster bays, lush seagrass beds, and abundant local wildlife.
Reserve Your Vacation Rental on the Florida Gulf Coast
Experience the natural beauty of the Florida Gulf Coast on a local kayaking tour or set out on your own adventure with a kayak rental from Island Marine Rentals. Stay close to the water with Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty and find the perfect vacation rental in Indian Rocks Beach or Indian Shores. Book with us today and enjoy access to the Gulf of Mexico or the Intracoastal Waterway from your rental. Call a local Reservationist at 866-921-1166 for assistance in planning your vacation!
