Mangrove Kayak Tour: Explore Shell Key
5.0
25 Ratings
Tierra Verde

Explore hidden mangrove tunnels, spot wildlife, and relax on Shell Key’s pristine beach. Perfect for nature lovers of all experience levels.

Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Shell Key - Visitors can pause their paddling adventure to enjoy a swim in the shallow waters of Shell Key, explore the shoreline for shells, or simply unwind and appreciate the stunning views of one of Florida’s most picturesque, protected barrier islands.
What's Included
  • Dry bag
  • Life jacket
  • Kayaking equipment
  • Photos of your experience
Additional Information

Explore the hidden mangrove tunnels by paddle, observe wildlife, and relax on the untouched beach of Shell Key. This 2.5-3 hour tour includes approximately 30 minutes of beach time. It’s ideal for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a diverse kayaking experience. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Location
2800 Pinellas Bayway S
Pinellas Bayway South
When you arrive at the address, park anywhere in the grass parking lot, just don't park on the sidewalk! You will see kayak trailers, look for Local Tide.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Margaret_l
Jan 4, 2026
Taylor was a great tour... - Taylor was a great tour guide!! Friendly and had lots of facts about the mangroves and surrounding area
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Hgunderson3
Jan 3, 2026
Mangroves kayak tour - We had a great time on the tour. Taylor is very knowledgeable about the area. We definitely recommend touring with Local Tide!
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Shanerk6149fi
Dec 19, 2025
Awesome experience - Taylor was an excellent guide! We enjoyed learning about the mangroves and wildlife that surround them! Highly recommend!
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Dankos370
Dec 17, 2025
Memorable experience - This was a most exquisite experience. Nice leisurely paddling, ample information provided by Taylor, great swim on both sides of the Shell Key Island.
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G7555mhamandal
Dec 16, 2025
Kayak shell tour - I really enjoyed our trip! The shells were beautiful and the scenery while we kayaked was definitely worth it! I recommend Taylor with Local Tide!
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Lkalman123
Nov 20, 2025
Awesome Paddle Experience! - My kids and I try to kayak in all the places we vacation and we could not have asked for a better tour than with Local Tide! Taylor was so knowledgable, personable, and made the most of our time on the tour. We saw so much bird and aquatic life and found the most amazing shells. She took us through tunnels explaining the wonders of the mangroves and took great pictures of us for the memories, which was a fantastic bonus. I highly recommend her and her tour, we enjoyed it so much and left so much more knowledgable and even more in awe of the beauty of Florida!
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W6090iwsimoneb
Nov 8, 2025
Awesome experience - Great trip! Very accommodating and informative. Not too hard and super rewarding seeing the beautiful nature! Beautiful area, must do when in st Pete!! Will definitely come back for this!
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Trip08023537169
Nov 2, 2025
Amazing shell key guide - I had a great time out at Shell Key with Local Tide today. Taylor knows so much about the area and pointed out and told us about all the different types of birds and wildlife we saw. It was a gorgeous day and we got to do several mangrove tunnels and then went out to Shell Key and search for shells. . It was a great day. I highly recommend going out with Local Tide.
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Dream39529894457
Oct 30, 2025
Magical experience! - Taylor was wonderful, knowledgeable and very pleasant. Communication was excellent. Kayaks, dry bags and life wests very clean and in good shape. The Mangrove tour was beautiful and fun. We saw many birds and tried to find dolphins and manatees. It was extremely windy, so we could not go to Shell Island, but Taylor found us a good alternative route.
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Haleer2022
Oct 30, 2025
Clam Bayou - Taylor was a wonderful guide! Now that I’ve had a personal guided tour I likely wouldn’t go kayaking in a big group again. She tailored it to what we wanted to see and experience. We went through Clam Bayou mangroves and on into the bay. She was really knowledgeable about the ecosystem and made the trip everything is hoped it would be. Great pics too!
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