Turtle Beach Paddle: Explore Mangrove Tunnels

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 - This tranquil area consists of a series of mangrove islands in Little Sarasota Bay, featuring shaded tunnels and tidal creeks. It serves as an ideal habitat for wading birds, juvenile fish, rays, and occasionally, manatees.
  • Siesta Key - Midnight Pass Beach (Siesta Key) is a pristine, undeveloped stretch of white…
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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Johnzz2904di
May 18, 2026
Awesome time! - Great tour! Kimbro was the best, very knowledgeable and informative. Midnight Pass beach was insane.
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Emilywj7603zz
May 14, 2026
great experience - was a great tour. we had someone on our trip that has never kayaked before, and our tour guide was very helpful and supportive.
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J2245tflisar
Apr 21, 2026
Kayaking - Matt was a very personable knowledgeable tour guide. It was in an enjoyable experience.
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Gaellea419
Apr 19, 2026
Wonderful Stay - I had a wonderful weekend stay at this condo and would absolutely stay here again. The space is adorable, thoughtfully designed, and felt clean and welcoming the moment I walked in. It smelled good, and every room was clean—especially the bathroom, which I really appreciated. The condo is also very well-stocked with thoughtful touches. Included are towels, full kitchen tools, beach chairs and beach towels. It was temperature-controlled with AC and ceiling fans throughout, which made the stay extra comfortable. There were smart TVs in the bedroom and living room, with easy access to popular streaming services like Netflix. I slept very well and didn’t hear any noise from neighboring units. The location is incredible. I booked an excursion that ended up being two minutes away. The beach is only about a two to three-minute drive. It’s the perfect spot for convenience and relaxation. One of my favorite features was the outdoor space. There’s a full patio in the back along with a beautiful dock overlooking the water. It’s such a serene, unique setting, and if you’re adventurous, you could even swim right there behind the condo. Lastly, the hosts were excellent—very responsive and typically replied within 5 to 15 minutes. I truly have no complaints and highly recommend this stay.
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Brenda_h
Apr 18, 2026
Mangrove kayaking was super fun. A definite must! - Instructor was very friendly, very knowledgeable, informative and everyone had a great time. We all had a great time.
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Lindsey_d
Mar 31, 2026
Beautiful time! - Absolutely loved this experience! Matt was super knowledgeable and fun! The places we went were so beautiful with lots of shells and shark teeth to find! Also saw a super cool sooty sea slug I think it was called. Highly recommend this place and this tour!! Had an amazing time
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833dorisb
Mar 29, 2026
Took a kayak tour the guide was very good and the mangroves were gorgeous. Left from turtle Beach area on time. - Great equipment great tour great instructor guide. Beautiful day on the water.
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Claudia_s
Mar 23, 2026
A must do! - Great guided tour of the mangroves and. “Hidden beach” that’s only accessible by boat. We spent a good 1/2 hour at the beach. It was Sunday so it was crowded but lovely. Tons of shells! Matt was a great tour guide very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. Highly recommend.
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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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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).