Bay Park Kayak Tour: Explore Sarasota's Ecosystem
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Sarasota

Discover the beauty of Sarasota’s ecosystem on a kayak tour in Bay Park. Explore the restored mangrove bayou, learn about local history, and immerse yourself in nature.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Central Broadway Park - Kayaking adventures begin at Bay Park, located in the vibrant center of Sarasota. This newly established and esteemed park serves as the starting point for paddlers. Participants will explore Sarasota Bay and the mangrove bayou, which has been beautifully restored by the Bay Park Conservancy.
What's Included
  • Kayak, paddle, and life vest included.
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature right in downtown Sarasota from the vantage point of the water. Our kayak expeditions set sail from The Bay, a pristine park located in Sarasota. Discover the rejuvenation efforts by the Bay Park Conservancy on a mangrove bayou, bask in the vibrant ecosystem, and embark on a journey across the Sarasota Bay. Our…

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Location
Central Broadway Park
Boulevard of the Arts
Meet us at the kayak launch at The Bay park. Our tent is near The Nest concession stand.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Helengalvez_
May 16, 2026
Great time - Trish was super friendly and we had a great time!
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Yanitzia
May 8, 2026
Good experience - The experience was amazing and the guíde boy was super attentive.
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Kylefj8300qv
May 3, 2026
Awesome time (even when late) - My wife and i were running late and lost since we are from Chicago and were on vacation. We called and talked to the staff, who helped us get there (even though we were late). We met Justin our guide and we were very thankful he waited for us and showed us a great time. Staff, service and equipment were awesome. We would STRONGLY recommend Ride and Paddle.
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986joeyr
Apr 6, 2026
10 out of 10!! - LOVED using this shop for paddle board rentals! Used them two days in a row in two different locations and they were so awesome both days. Affordable, equipment was nice, and they made it super easy to have a great time. Will definitely be using them again :)
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F1593ovfionad
Feb 22, 2026
Kayaking around the bay at Sarasota - My entire experience with ride and paddle was excellent; they stood out on my Google search as straightforward, good quality and very reasonable. Booking, finding them, using their equipment and benefiting from their knowledge made for a successful experience. Thank you!
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Luizab61
Jan 16, 2026
Good day to be on the water - Kristin was very helpful and friendly. She is very knowledgeable and gave an amazing tour. Then we had almost a whole hour to explore the bay on our own. We saw night herons and dolphins.
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Odyssey40544146640
Dec 30, 2025
Best Kayaking in Sarasota - Ride and Paddle was organized, Justin very friendly and informative. We did not do a tour but kayaked on own. Kayaks are clean and in good condition. HIghly recommend!
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529jacquesa
Dec 28, 2025
Kayaking at Bay Park, Sarasota - This is a great experience. We did this with 2 children (and a 1y old baby!) and everybody had a lot of fun. Our guide, Christie, was wonderful, knowledgeable, patient and had to make a serious effort to push some kayaks stuck on a sand bar. Her explanations were great. Strongly recommend this activity.
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Patriciaal9392ym
Dec 26, 2025
Ride and Paddle Kayak at Bay Park - The Ride and Paddle Kayak Tour was fantastic. How lucky we are to now have this at Bay Park!! Our guide Kristin did a fabulous job - pointed out so many things and gave history information of the area. I highly recommend this and will be doing this many more times!
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Stevenpt8538fm
Dec 26, 2025
Awesome Morning out on the Bay - Really fun morning out in Sarasota Bay this morning and thanks to Kristen for a great guided trip. I recommend this for solo or tandem groups.
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