The 10 Best Kayaking & Canoeing in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, Southwest Gulf Coast

June 9, 2021 Lean Nau

Discover the best top things to do in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, United States including Hooked on SUP, SUP Englewood, Old Florida Gallery and Outdoor Center, Wicked Paddle, West Wall Outfitters, Beach Road Watersports, Hooked on SUP, Glass Bottom Rentals, Burnt Store Kayaking Co., Saltwater Adventures.
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1. Hooked on SUP

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5.0 based on 424 reviews

Hooked on SUP

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) and Kayak Rentals, Guided Eco-Tours, Lessons, and Sales. PaddleFit and World Paddle Association Certified instructors and our tour guides are also Florida Master Naturalists. Paddle on beautiful water and see local wildlife like dolphin, manatee, stingrays, sea urchins, seahorses,and lots of fish and exotic birds. Paddle through magical mangrove tunnels at Don Pedro Island State Park with crystal clear water where you will float over starfish, sponges, upside down jellyfish, and live shells leading to a hidden lagoon that feels like your own private paradise. Kayak & SUP rentals also available so you can create your own adventure. 2 amazing Florida State Park locations- Don Pedro Island State Park & Stump Pass Beach State Park.

2. SUP Englewood

Excellent
98%
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5.0 based on 202 reviews

SUP Englewood

SUP Englewood & Seashore Eco Tours is a paddle tour company. Stand Up Paddleboard and Kayak Rentals & Guided Tours are offered throughout Southwest Florida! Whether you're visiting Sarasota, Venice, Manasota Key (Englewood), or Boca Grande we have a tour option for you! View our website for information regarding Stand Up Paddleboard locations. All tours and rentals must be booked in advance. Choose the seashore you wish to explore!

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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Old Florida Gallery and Outdoor Center

Visit us at the Old Florida Outdoor Center and Gallery on quaint and historic Dearborn Street. Let us help you Do More, See More and Live More!

4. Wicked Paddle

Excellent
92%
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Wicked Paddle

We operate at the destination of your choice. We provide guided adventures on stand up paddleboards and kayaks. Get to see nature up close in SUP style! We only use premium handmade POP Paddleboards and top of the line KaKu Kayaks! We meet you at the destination of your choice and bring all the equipment. We offer tours out of Boca Grande, Coral Creek, & Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve, and Blind Pass Beach off Manasota Key. We will begin our tours with a lesson on paddle strokes and safety instruction by an ACA Certified Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor who will get you up and going in no time. If you can ride a bike, you can paddleboard! We offer Adventure Tours, Eco Tours, Snorkel and SUP Adventures and Customized Trips. We also offer private lessons,and board sales. We paddle through beautiful clear waters that offer a vast of sights to see from dolphin, manatee, urchins, conchs, whelks, exotic birds, many species of fish, starfish, and sea stars just to name a few! We will take pictures and videos throughout our trip and email them to you free of charge! Wicked Paddle is passionate about our oceans and the marine life found in them. Our oceans health is facing some troubling challenges and Wicked Paddle is helping out by donating to Mote Marine Laboratory with every tour that's purchased! Every dollar counts! Together, $1 at a time we can make a difference and help with conservation for our oceans! When you book a tour with Wicked Paddle you are helping our cause and helping our waters! Let's do something positive together!

5. West Wall Outfitters

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5.0 based on 11 reviews

West Wall Outfitters

West Wall Outfitters is a full service fly fishing and kayak shop. We provide fishing and kayak charters and tours as well as sell all the gear for you to enjoy your time in our area.

6. Beach Road Watersports

Excellent
85%
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4.5 based on 74 reviews

Beach Road Watersports

Here at Beach Road Water Sports we aim to please all of our visitors to enjoy the Gulf in a variety of ways. Offering Kayaks, Jet Skis, Stand-up Paddle Boards, and a large variety of Boats to rent so one may enjoy there day on the water. Along with these many ways to enjoy your stay we also offer a wonderful sunset dolphin cruise in which our captain will accompany you to stump pass to watch a wonderful sunset on the Gulf of Mexico. Come on down and enjoy the beautiful Gulf Coast waterways to ensure your vacation will be one to remember.

7. Hooked on SUP

Excellent
70%
Good
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10%
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10%
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Hooked on SUP

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) and Kayak Rentals, Guided Eco-Tours, Lessons, and Sales. PaddleFit and World Paddle Association Certified instructors and our tour guides are also Florida Master Naturalists. Paddle on beautiful water and see local wildlife like dolphin, manatee, stingrays, sea urchins, seahorses,and lots of fish and exotic birds. Paddle through magical mangrove tunnels at Don Pedro Island State Park with crystal clear water where you will float over starfish, sponges, upside down jellyfish, and live shells leading to a hidden lagoon that feels like your own private paradise. Kayak & SUP rentals also available so you can create your own adventure. 2 amazing Florida State Park locations- Don Pedro Island State Park & Stump Pass Beach State Park.

8. Glass Bottom Rentals

Excellent
73%
Good
9%
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18%
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Glass Bottom Rentals

Come see all the Ocean life Florida has to offer in our Clear Kayaks, and Stand Up Paddle boards! Launching from the Boca Grande Fishing Pier 7 days a week! The clear waters of Boca Grande, Florida provide the perfect setting to see Turtles,Manatee, Dolphin and so much more! Come explore, and get a Better View of Life! Offering clear kayak & paddle board rentals, as well as clear kayak tours- LED Sunset Tours, Snorkel Tours, Eco Tours & More!

9. Burnt Store Kayaking Co.

We offer kayak rental and tours to residents, tourists, and visitors to Punta Gorda, Cape Coral, and Matlacha from scenic Burnt Store Marina, and we also provide free local delivery; kayaks are available by the half day, full day, and week. Our marina is home to manatees, dolphins, ospreys, herons, egrets, snook, redfish, drum and mullet in and around mangrove shores and islands. Nice deli nearby!

10. Saltwater Adventures

Saltwater Adventures

Saltwater Adventures is conveniently located at Skips Marina in Englewood, Florida. The setting is ideal for water activities of all kinds for it is surrounded by beautiful waterways and canals thriving with wildlife. Shallow and calm waters makes it the perfect place to rent our various and unique rentals such as kayaks, paddleboards, hydro bikes and ultraskiffs.

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