Turtle Beach: Paddle Sarasota's Hidden Gem

Embark on a thrilling Siesta Key Kayak Tour and explore Florida’s vibrant marine life. Our expert guides ensure your safety and enjoyment as they share fascinating sea animal sightings and paddle tips. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jim Neville Marine Preserve - Experience a paddle through the Jim Neville Preserve, navigating around stunning mangrove islands where the water is often crystal clear, offering a serene escape from the crowds. Rather than following a single path, the journey weaves through protected waterways and open water pockets, providing a blend of tranquil…
What's Included
  • Kayak or paddleboard included
  • Paddles provided
  • Life jackets available
  • Complimentary dry bag
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Just a short distance from the lively atmosphere of Sarasota lies the cherished local spot, Turtle Beach. Located only a few miles from the main Siesta Key beach, Turtle Beach is easily accessible via the Sarasota County trolley, which conveniently drops visitors right at the site. This area is not only stunning and serene but also an excellent location…

Location
8701 Blind Pass Rd
Blind Pass Road
We meet at the Turtle Beach Public Boat Launch. Once you enter Turtle Beach park, go straight until the stop sign. Turn left. The public boat launch will be on your left. Find parking anywhere inside Turtle Beach Park.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Terri_m
Jan 30, 2026
Fun day - You may or may not see any wildlife but we did see 1 dolphin, 2 osprey, 2 bald eagles but unfortunately no manatees (but no guarantee we would’ve) & don’t go on a windy day unless experienced, as it was hard to navigate since I’ve only done this once. Still a good day on the water on a 70 degree day with my daughter. Bring bottled water, towel & a baggie for collecting shells on the island, they had us stop at. We found several shark teeth & actually saw a small shark about a foot long, swimming in the shallows!!
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Susan_m
Dec 30, 2025
Fun and Serenity - It was fun and relaxing at the same time. The tour took us to midnight pass where we stopped and looked for shells, which were in abundance and some shark teeth.
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Lauren_m
Dec 8, 2025
Highly recommend! - We had a great time on our kayaking tour today with our tour guide Aaron! He was very knowledgeable and he took us to a private beach where there were thousands of beautiful seashells and clear water to swim in. He even walked the beach and found shark teeth for us that were washed up on the shore.
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Jennifer_y
Aug 20, 2025
Voyage through the mangroves - Great voyage! Loved the beach we went to. Wish I had packed better. Bring water and a bag for shell collecting
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Holly_h
Jul 12, 2025
Stay calm, relaxing tour.... - Very calm and relaxing tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable of the wildlife that lived in the area.
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Dianne
Jun 11, 2025
Kayak Tour - Michael was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and we saw several manatees. Perfect place to visit
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Pamela_s
May 15, 2025
Great experience for everyone - This is a great experience for everyone including those that have never kayaked before. We had a great time. We really enjoyed going thru the mangrove caves and spending time on the beach. Would definitely go again.
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Safari21086222491
Mar 30, 2025
Recommend - Very friendly staff (shout out to Mike), explained the area and gave guidance. Also beautiful area with mangroves. This was awesome experience, recommend for every skill level.
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Nicole
Mar 16, 2025
Kayaking in Siesta Key - Friendly, helpful. It was a nice day but a bit windy. They prioritized safety. I wish there were more mangroves but it’s not the spot.
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Phoebe_p
May 25, 2025
Way over priced for what we experienced. - I saw many beautiful mangrove tunnels when I had gone another time without a tour guide. I was expecting a learning experience of the local ecosystem as we kayaked. Tour guide only gave anecdotes of his past experiences at other jobs. Way over priced for what we experienced.
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From $60
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).