Kayak Rentals & Tours in Siesta Key & Sarasota
Two launch locations, calm water, and gear that is ready when you are.
- Rent a kayak or paddle board, or join a guided tour
- Mangrove trails on Siesta Key, skyline paddles in downtown Sarasota
- Clean, stable boats suited to every experience level
Choose your experience
Ride & Paddle launches from two places: Turtle Beach County Park on Siesta Key, and The Bay Park in downtown Sarasota. Pick the water you want.
Turtle Beach — Siesta Key
Turtle Beach County Park, south Siesta Key. Mangrove trails, the Jim Neville Marine Preserve, and Midnight Pass.
Kayak & Paddle Board Rentals at Turtle Beach
Launch straight from Turtle Beach County Park and paddle at your own pace. Calm coastal water, mangrove shoreline, the Jim Neville Marine Preserve and Midnight Pass are all within easy reach.
Guided Kayak Tour from Turtle Beach
Paddle with a local guide through protected mangrove tunnels and around the islands of the Jim Neville Marine Preserve. A good choice if you would rather be shown the way.
The Bay Park — Downtown Sarasota
The Bay Park beside the Van Wezel, downtown Sarasota. A restored mangrove bayou, open bay water, and downtown skyline views.
Kayak & Paddle Board Rentals at The Bay
Put in at The Bay Park in downtown Sarasota and paddle Sarasota Bay on your own schedule. Sheltered water and skyline views, a few minutes from Main Street.
Guided Kayak Tour at The Bay
Join a guided paddle from The Bay Park, through the park’s restored mangrove bayou and out along the downtown shoreline. Herons, dolphins and manatees are regular company on the bayfront.
Sunset on Sarasota Bay
Launch from The Bay Park in downtown Sarasota and paddle onto Sarasota Bay as the sun sets beyond the barrier islands. Calm evening water, downtown at your back, and a good chance of wildlife on the way back in. This tour runs from The Bay only.
Departs 5:00 PM · The Bay Park, downtown Sarasota
Currently scheduled dates
- November 27, 28 & 29, 2026
- December 4, 5 & 6, 2026
- December 26 & 27, 2026
- January 2 & 3, 2027
- January 31, 2027
Why locals and visitors paddle here
From mangrove forests to skyline paddles, two of Sarasota’s best kayak routes start at our launches.
Glide through mangrove trails
Explore the Jim Neville Marine Preserve and the mangrove shoreline from Turtle Beach on Siesta Key.
Paddle with skyline views
Take in downtown Sarasota from the water on a paddle out of The Bay Park.
Wildlife you will remember
Manatees, dolphins, herons and osprey turn up at both locations.
Built for a stress-free day
From booking to paddling, the day is set up to be easy.
Fast online reservations
Book in about two minutes. No phone calls, no waiting.
Gear that performs
Clean, stable kayaks and paddle boards that are easy to launch and easy to paddle.
Experienced local guides
Guides who know both waterways and what is worth stopping for.
Everything is handled so you can just paddle
Two launch locations
Calm nature routes on Siesta Key, or downtown skyline water at The Bay.
Self-guided or guided
Paddle on your own, or join a tour and let a guide lead.
On-site support
Our team sets you up, fits your gear, and helps you launch.
Your Sarasota kayak adventure starts here
- No experience needed — just show up and paddle
- Clean, ready-to-go gear at both locations
- Friendly crew, unforgettable water
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Rentals are subject to availability. Tours and rentals operate rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe.
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