Kayaks, paddleboards and more in Sarasota
Rent a kayak, paddleboard, pedal boat or jet ski from our hut at Ken Thompson Park on City Island, or join a guided tour. Book your date online.
Rentals
Rent a kayak, board or boat
Perception Pescador Pro 10.0 (Single Kayak)
Stable, easy sit-on-top kayak - the friendliest way onto the bay.
from $25.00 / hour Reserve
Ocean Kayak Malibu Two XL (Tandem Kayak)
Two-seat sit-on-top - paddle together, or take a kid up front.
from $35.00 / hour Reserve
iROCKER All-Around 11′ (Paddleboard)
Do-it-all stand-up paddleboard - steady under beginners, fun for everyone.
from $25.00 / hour Reserve
Red Paddle Co Voyager (Touring Paddleboard)
Faster touring SUP for covering distance and exploring the mangroves.
from $35.00 / hour Reserve
Sun Dolphin Pedal Boat (5-seat)
Sit-back-and-pedal boat - the no-experience-needed family option.
from $35.00 / hour Reserve
Yamaha WaveRunner (Jet Ski)
Sit-down jet ski - a Gulf thrill, with a full safety briefing.
from $110.00 / hour Reserve
Experiences
Guided tours
Sunset SUP Tour
A guided golden-hour paddle across the calm bay - the best 90 minutes of the day. Board, paddle and life jacket included.
Next: October 30th 2026 · 6:30 PM
from $45.00 / person Book
Dolphin & Mangrove Snorkel Tour
Our flagship - a 3-hour guided boat trip to spot wild dolphins and snorkel the grass flats and mangroves. Gear and guide included.
Next: October 31st 2026 · 1:00 PM
from $85.00 / person Book
Guided Kayak Eco-Tour
A 2-hour guided paddle into the mangrove tunnels - quiet water, birds, and a naturalist who knows where to look. Kayak and gear included.
Next: October 30th 2026 · 8:30 AM
from $65.00 / person Book
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- A towel
- A water bottle
- A hat and sunglasses
Store
From our store
Dry Bag (20 L)
Roll-top 20 L dry bag - keeps a phone, towel and keys dry, and it is yours to keep.
$28.00 Buy
Waterproof Phone Pouch
Touch-through waterproof phone pouch on a lanyard - shoot photos, stay dry.
$14.00 Buy
Bayside Rash Guard (UPF 50)
UPF 50 rash guard with the Bayside mark - sun protection that doesn't wash off.
$32.00 Buy
Reef-Safe Sunscreen (SPF 50)
Mineral SPF 50, reef-safe - kind to the Gulf.
$16.00 Buy
Bayside Beach Towel
Oversized quick-dry beach towel with the Bayside print.
$24.00 Buy
Schedule
Coming up
FriOct 30
SatOct 31
SunNov 1
Get in touch
Find us
Where we are1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL, 34236
Call us+1 941 555 0140
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Plan your visit
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM