Miami Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals in Virginia Key Lamar Lake

Discover Miami’s top spot for manatee sightings and more. Paddle through nature and urban views with PADL’s quality equipment. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Visitors to PADL can look forward to serene waters on Lamar Lake and top-notch paddle equipment, including paddle boards, single kayaks, and tandem kayaks.

What's Included
  • Paddle board, single kayak, or tandem kayak
  • Includes paddles, leashes (for paddle boards) and US Coast Guard approved lifevests
Additional Information

Lamar Lake is Miami’s top spot for manatee sightings during the manatee season, which runs from November to April each year. Outside of this season, our tours often feature sightings of other wildlife such as dolphins, spotted eagle rays, great blue herons, and a variety of local flora and fauna.
Using PADL’s high-quality equipment, paddlers can enjoy…

Location
3801 Arthur Lamb Jr Rd
Arthur Lamb Junior Road
Enter Virginia Key Beach park and follow signs for kayak and paddleboard rentals. There is adequate parking on site.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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819elegantb
Mar 25, 2026
Nature in Town - Absolutely gorgeous spot. Diego hosted us the best way. He is part of the lovely day. Can’t wait to come again.
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Fellowtraveler533407
Mar 16, 2026
Manatee sighting - Diego was so patient and kind to us. We showed up on the wrong date and he went above and beyond to accommodate us. We saw the manatees as promised and had a wonderful time. Would highly recommend this company!
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Carlosce4591ji
Feb 14, 2026
I would definitely go back - Such an awesome place to kayak. I got to see manatees up close with my friends and the staff was super nice
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Emily_z
Feb 9, 2026
great experience - very relaxed experience! rental staff was friendly and the equipment was easy to use. water isn’t too deep which feels safe. the only thing (not the fault of PADL) are the really rocky waters as you swim out to the beach so i don’t recommend trying to paddle out there if you’re not a strong paddler. i am not so i turned around and stayed in the calmer areas. there’s a map you can look at if you ask the staff. good bathroom and snack + drink amenities. we saw a manatee right at the entrance near the dock as our time was almost up. also saw lots of lizards, herons, egrets, schools of fish, and pufferfish. the staff also told us a tip for manatee sightings which would be to wait for about 5 minutes quietly for a manatee to pop up for aid.
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Mia_e
Feb 9, 2026
Great rental! - The person who helped us at PADL was really nice. We saw lots of herons, iguanas, fish in the water (including pufferfish), and a manatee!
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Z7579kp_
Dec 31, 2025
Best of the best - It was an absolutely unbelievable experience! I saw a manatee right in front of me—so close it felt like I could almost touch it. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime moment. The staff were also incredibly kind and friendly. Hands down, the best moment of my entire trip!
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Robertasw3331vz
Dec 29, 2025
Great family kayaking and paddleboarding experience - We did a kayaking and paddleboarding outing as a family (two adults and two kids, ages 7 and 3), and it was a wonderful experience. I went kayaking with our kids while my husband paddleboarded. We also went with friends and were lucky enough to see manatees, turtles, and stingrays along the way. Diego helped us with the equipment rental and was very friendly and attentive. We had a great time, would definitely recommend it, and would love to do it again!
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K8807amricardoa
Dec 29, 2025
Hidden gem in Miami. Perfect for the family - Very entertaining. It was nice to be able to explore so much. The wildlife was very nice. The environment was clean, furthermore we saw iguanas, manatees and different type of birds. Diego was a great host, he took care of every detail. He as on top of everything. I went with my 10 year old son. Is a perfect plan for the family
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B4299vesashas
Oct 25, 2025
Never thought it could be so GREAT! - I had an amazing experience with PADL. It was my first time and everyone been very very welcoming and relaxed. Bryan who led the group was fantastic! He was giving clear and valuable instructions first on the ground and then supporting on the water. Super knowledgeable, patient and made it so easy and fun for beginners like me. And we saw dolphins and manatees💞 Can’t wait for the next time. And it’s so easy to rent in many locations once you are comfortable on your own.
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566dahianan
Sep 17, 2025
Excellent - I loved the experience, the super friendly instructor, taught us with all the patience in the world. I had a lot of fun!
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From $25
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).