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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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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191skylern
Aug 31, 2025
Thank you to Diego and team - This place was wonderful! We paddled for a while and it was such a gorgeous experience. When a storm rolled in, the staff, Diego and his team, were incredibly helpful, quickly stepping in to take the board from us and making sure we were safe. Truly excellent service all around.
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Jayb418
Jul 31, 2025
Great job - Staff was very helpful and it was reasonably priced. We spent time looking at the manatees and then went out towards the ocean overall great experience.
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Elizabethh2034
May 20, 2025
Girl Scout SUP adventure - We went with a group of Girl Scouts this past Saturday and had a lovely time. Most of us new to SUP and the guides were super helpful, knowledgeable about the sport and the surroundings. Highly recommend a visit!
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Daniel_x
Jul 6, 2024
Great service and good fun. - Rental guy was very chill and had us on the water very quick. Returns were also very easy and overall was a very fun and fluid experience.
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Miacy4227wg
May 12, 2024
Terrible Services. Beware. - This was probably the worst paddle boarding experience I have ever had. The staff are rude and glued to their phones. No one is available to help. The most helpful people were the park staff. From the gatehouse to the lifeguards. The concession staff were terrible. We are two women in our 60s, we could not lift the paddle boards alone from their self serve kiosk. The staff did not understand and brushed us off. They insisted we used our phones to rent the boards. We had driven over an hour here and so we had to team up to get the boards from the kiosks ourselves. No one told us not to leave the small lake, we were blown all over the place to the point the lifeguards helped us come back by land with the boards. The staff then proceeded to ask us why we would even paddle board if we weren't capable. Excuse me??????? NEVER AGAIN.
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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).