Best Places to Kayak in Florida
Florida Kayaking
Check out all of the best places to kayak in Florida. From North Florida’s panhandle, the Suwannee River, along the East and West coasts of Central Florida, down to South Florida, and even the Keys.
Below is a list of places that offer the best kayaking in Florida. Some of these outfitters provide guided kayak trips, while others offer kayak rentals.
Southeast Florida
Adventure Times Kayaks & Paddleboards
521 Northlake Blvd.
N. Palm Beach, FL 33408
Tel # 561-881-7218
Toll Free 888-KAYAK-FL
Palm Beach County & Southeast Florida Waterways
Big Pine Kayak Adventures
1791 Bogie Dr.
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Tel # 305-872-7474
Florida Keys, Great White Heron and Key Deer National Wildlife Refuges
Blue Moon Outdoor Center
3400 NE 163rd St.
North Miami, FL 33160
Tel # 305-957-3040
Oleta River
Jupiter Outdoor Center
1116 Love St.
Jupiter, FL 33477
Tel # 561-747-0063
http://www.jupiteroutdoorcenter.com
Jupiter Inlet Aquatic Preserve, Atlantic Ocean, Jupiter River, Indian River Lagoon
PADDLE the Florida Keys
90773 Old Highway
Tavernier, FL 33070
Tel # 305-434-5930
www.paddlethefloridakeys.com
The Keys, MM 80-100
South Florida
Nautical Ventures
139 SShore Court,
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Tel # 561-612-7076
Toll-Free 888-KAYAK-FL
http://www.kayakkayak.com/
Palm Beach County & Southeast Florida Waterways: Peanut Island, Erman River, Munyon Island, dolphin, pedal, sale, Hobie, fish, group outings, youth, corporate, moonlight, St. Lucie, snorkel, Riviera Beach Marina, and SUP.
Blue Moon Outdoor Center
3400 NE 163rd St.
North Miami, FL 33160
Tel # 305-957-3040
info@bluemoonoutdoor.com
http://www.bluemoonmiami.com
Canoe Outfitters of Florida
9060 W. Indiantown Road
Jupiter, FL 33478
Tel # 561-746-7053
Toll Free 888-272-1257
canoecof@aol.com
www.canoeoutfittersofflorida.com
Loxahatchee River: See cypress, alligators, and turtles on the scenic river. Florida state park, birding, white water, Riverbend, Trapper John.
Florida Bay Outfitters
104050 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33037
Tel # 305-451-3018
office@kayakfloridakeys.com
http://www.paddlefloridakeys.com
Florida Keys and Everglades Nat’l Park: Florida Bay, paddleboard (SUP). Kids camp, mangroves, dog friendly, educational school, youth groups.
Jupiter Outdoor Center
1116 Love St.
Jupiter, FL 33477
Tel # 561-747-0063
jupiteroutdoorcenter@gmail.com
http://www.jupiteroutdoorcenter.com
Jupiter Inlet Aquatic Preserve, Atlantic Ocean, Jupiter River, Indian River Lagoon: Paddleboarding, kayaking, yoga, restaurant, full moon tours, summer adventure camp, snorkeling, Palm Beach.
PADDLE! the Florida Keys
90773 Old Hwy
Tavenier, FL 33070
Tel # 305-434-5930
info@paddlethefloridakeys.com
Florida Keys, Florida Bay, Tavernier Creek, Florida Keys Overseas Paddling Trail, Everglades National Park: waterfront hotels, healthy juice bar and restaurants, kayak paddle, private instruction, and race training.
Southwest Florida
Canoe Outpost-GAEA Guides
Fort Myers
Ft. Myers, FL 33905
Tel # 239-694-5513
Toll-Free 866-256-6388
gaeakayaks@aol.com
http://www.gaeaguides.com
Guided Kayak Nature Tours on every waterway in SW Florida: Waterways include Estero Bay, Caloosahatchee River, Matlacha Pass, Pine Island Sound, Telegraph Creek, and Peace River.
Everglades Area Tours
238 Mamie St.
Chokoloskee, FL 34138
Tel # 239-695-3633
http://www.evergladesareatours.com
Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, 10,000 Islands National Estuary, Rookery Bay
Tarpon Bay Explorers
900 Tarpon Bay Road
Sanibel, FL 33957
Tel # 239-472-8900
www.tarponbayexplorers.com
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Tarpon Bay
Central Florida Kayaking
Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach, Inc.
P.O. Box 320398
Cocoa Beach, FL 32932
Tel # 321-480-8632
info@kayakcocoabeach.com
https://kayakcocoabeach.com
Guided Kayak Tours in the Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands, Indian River Lagoon, Banana River, and Merritt Island.
Karen’s Kayaks
Melbourne, FL
Tel # 321-848-8416
paddle@karenskayaks.com
http://www.karenskayaks.com
Loxahatchee, Turkey Creek Sanctuary at Palm Bay, Crane Creek, Samson’s Island at Satelitte Beach-Oars & Paddles Park.
Motorized Kayak Adventures of the Treasure Coast
Ft. Pierce, FL
Tel # 772-380-6815
motorizedkayak@gmail.com
http://www.motorizedkayakadventures.com
Treasure Coast waterways including the St. Lucie River, Round Island, and Indian River Lagoon.
Adventures in Florida LLC
2912 E Marks St.
Orlando, FL 32803
Tel # 407-924-3375
info@adventuresinflorida.com
http://www.adventuresinflorida.com
Treasure Coast waterways including the St. Lucie River, Round Island, and Indian River Lagoon.
Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts
840 2nd St.
Clermont, FL 34711
Tel # 352-272-9561
Toll Free 800-452-9257
http://www.oakorchardcanoe.com
Clermont Chain of Lakes
St. Johns River Cruises
2100 W French Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
Tel # 407-330-1612
http://www.sjrivercruises.com
St. Johns River, Blue Springs State Park
Central West Florida
Crystal River Kayak Co. & Dive Center
1422 Building B, SE U.S. Hwy 19
Crystal River, FL 34429
Tel # 352-795-2255
crystalriverkayakcompany.com
Crystal River, Kings Bay, Homosassa, Halls, Chassahowitzka Rivers, Gulf Coast, Witlacoochee River South.
Alafia River Canoe Rentals, Inc.
4419 River Drive
Valrico, FL 33594
Tel # 813-689-8645
Alafia River
Canoe Country Outfitters Inc.
6493 54th Ave N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33709
Tel # 727-545-4554
Toll Free 800-330-1550
canoecountryfl@aol.com
http://www.canoecountryfl.com
Hillsborough & Myakka Rivers, Weedon Island, and Ft. DeSoto.
Canoe Escape, Inc.
9335 E. Fowler Ave.
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
canoeescape.com
Hillsborough River
Sail Honeymoon, Inc.
61 Causeway Blvd.
Dunedin, FL 34698
Northeast Florida
Kayak Amelia
13030 Hecksher Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Tel # 904-251-0016
http://www.kayakamelia.com
River & Creeks of Talbot Islands State Park and Timucuan Preserve.
North Central Florida
The Wilderness Way
3152 Shadeville Rd.
Crawfordville, FL 32327
www.thewildernessway.net
Apalachee Bay Maritime Heritage Paddling Trail System
T-n-T Hide-a-Way, Inc
6527 Coastal Highway
Crawfordville, FL 32327
http://www.tnthideaway.com
Wakulla River, St.Marks river, Wacissa river, Sopchoppy River , Ochlockonee River, Big Bend coast line, Forgotten Coastine (Tallahassee Area).
American Canoe Adventures
10315 SE 141st. Blvd.
White Springs, FL 32096
Tel # 386-397-1309
aca1.com
Ichetucknee Family Canoe and Cabins
8587 SW Elim Church Rd.
Ft. White, FL 32038
Northwest Florida
Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center
8974 Tomahawk Landing Rd.
Milton, FL 32570
Tel # 850-623-6197
Toll Free 800-239-6864
jades1952@aol.com
http://www.adventuresunlimited.com
Coldwater, Sweetwater-Juniper Creeks, and Blackwater River.
Happy Ours Kayak & Bike Outpost
775 Cape San Blas Road
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Tel # 850-229-1991
Toll Free 866-229-1991
info@happyourskayak.com
happyourskayak.com
St. Joe Bay
Econfina Creek Canoe Livery
5641A Porter Pond Rd.
Youngstown, FL 32466
Tel # 850-722-9032
canoeeconfinacreek.net
Eonfina Creek
Multiple Florida Locations
Canoe Outpost, Inc.
Mailing address only
2816 NW County Rd. 661
Arcadia, FL 34266
Toll-Free 800-268-0083
info@canoeoutpost.com
www.canoeoutpost.com
Suwannee River, call (386) 364-4991
Santa Fe River, call (386) 454-2050
Little Manatee River, call (813) 634-2228
Peace River, call (800) 268-0083
Statewide outfitter family of Canoe Outposts: Waterways include Suwannee River, Peace River, Santa Fe River, Little Manatee River, and waterways of Southwest Florida. Experience the real Florida. Manatee, fossil, shoals, rapids, whitewater, fishing, hiking, camping, cabins, family fun, bat tours, and guided kayak tours.
