Things to do in Southwest Gulf Coast, Southwest Gulf Coast: The Best Kayaking & Canoeing

August 31, 2021 Hector Krause

Florida’s Southwest Gulf Coast contains a constellation of enticing coastal gems. Stunning beaches, including Ft. Myers Beach, Tigertail Beach and Pensacola Beach, fringe the Gulf, down the I-75 from Tampa to Naples. Sanibel Island’s shelling attracts thousands. Cape Coral’s waters are paradise for flyfishing. Golfers adore spectacular courses in Marco Island and Naples. Glorious sunny days and deliciously warm turquoise waters beckon in this often overlooked corner of the Sunshine State.
Restaurants in Southwest Gulf Coast

1. Shurr Adventures Everglades

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Shurr Adventures Everglades

We are a small family business that is recommend by Outside Magazine, Livewell Network, and we have worked with the Kratt brothers from PBS. Our kayak trips are like no other and when you paddle with us, you paddle with friends. Our groups have a small guest to guide ratio. We have a shuttle vehicle, variety of permits and paddling locations, comfortable kayaks (both single and doubles) and all of our guides are professional naturalists excited to share this wonderful place with "you" our guests.

2. Wild Florida Ecotours

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Wild Florida Ecotours

The 2.5 hour eco tour is the only local eco tour that starts in the heart of the Everglades, and takes only minutes to get to the 10,000 Islands and the Gulf of Mexico. Viewing the eco system of the Everglades in the comfort of a covered boat is a true Everglades experience. You are likely to see manatees, alligators, dolphins, and turtles, as well as many species of rare and endangered tropical birds. The tour is fully narrated by knowledgeable local Captains and their boats are stable, comfortable and USCG approved. You'll learn interesting facts on the manatee, alligator, dolphin, and tropical bird species, along with information on the Everglades.Our 3 hour Manatee Ecotour/Shelling Adventure is rapidly becoming Wild Florida Ecotour's most popular tour. This excursion has all of the elements of the shorter tour but includes a 30 minute stop at a deserted island called Whitehorse Key where our guests depart the boat for 30 minutes of shelling and exploring. BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY!

3. Almost Heaven Kayak Adventures

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Almost Heaven Kayak Adventures

Kayaking eco tours and rentals

4. Naples Kayak Company

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Naples Kayak Company

Since 2004 - the best guided kayak ecotours in Southwest Florida - day or night! NKC will show you the hidden mangrove trails the other tour companies never enter! On our beautiful Rookery Bay and Wiggins Pass tours we often see dolphins, pelicans, ospreys, egrets, herons, ibises, eagles and manatees, as well as fish jumping everywhere. Our most amazing tour is our incomparable Birds, Bioluminescence and More Birds Tour. You'll see thousands of birds landing on a tiny island around sunset and THEN be guided through the mangroves with the ONLY Naples company offering after-dark, underwater, Bioluminescence light show kayak tours. We also offer 6-7 hour sea kayak tours in the Ten Thousand Islands, kayak lessons from American Canoe Association certified kayak instructors, guided Hobie Kayak Fishing Tours, Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) lessons & tours, SUP Yoga lessons, and rentals of kayaks and paddleboards daily, weekly and monthly.

5. Up a Creek Kayak Tours

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Up a Creek Kayak Tours

Join the only biologists in Naples, Florida for an adventure into the beautiful mangrove tunnels! While paddling, we'll be looking for wildlife like tree crabs, huge conch shells, osprey, heron, dolphins and more! You'll learn all about the mangrove trees, the history of Naples and all of the wildlife that lives here. Everyone gets their own single-seater kayak with a cup holder, comfortable high-back seat and waterproof bags. We also have 2-seater kayaks if you have small children or enjoy fighting with your spouse. The water is usually waist deep, easy to paddle and don't worry... there are no alligators! And best of all... you'll get FREE HD PHOTOS of your tour the same day! Get on the Fun tour today! We are also Naples only kayak delivery service. Kayak and paddleboard rentals include free delivery to homes, condos, Capri Paddlecraft Park and Caxambas Park on Marco Island. Laminated map, waterproof bag and instructions included. Established 2010.

6. Seaway Outfitters

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Seaway Outfitters

Seaway Outfitters (previously Manatee Guides) has been serving the Southwest Florida region for more than 15 years. Now offering more services so you can have more fun in the Florida sun! Call us or book online on our website!

7. Biotica EcoTours - Day Tours

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Biotica EcoTours - Day Tours

Biotica EcoTours provides guided kayak & hiking tours for all skill levels. We specialize in small groups and all of our tours are led by biologists, naturalists and experts in the field. Consistently rated as excellent for our customer service. We strive to provide the best ecotours possible and keep our customers coming back year after year!

8. Backwater Adventure

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Backwater Adventure

Drive your own 2 seat catamaran, while your guide leads you through the backwaters of Marco and the 10,000 Islands. Simply the best way to view nature only inches from the water.

9. Sarasota Paddleboard Company

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Sarasota Paddleboard Company

Lido mangrove tunnel kayak tours! Sarasota Paddleboard Company is a company that specializes in Stand up Paddleboarding and sit on top kayaks We provide rentals lessons and excursions 7 days a week. Based on lido key we are authorized for SUP and kayak rentals in the LIDO MANGROVE TUNNELS, and offer a second private location on Longboat Key. We offer delivery of rental equipment to hotels, homes and waterfront locations for multi day rentals. All necessary instruction and safety equipment is provided. We are specialist and carry top of the line equipment including race boards, all around boards, sup surf boards and tour boards. Touring and fishing kayaks. We will provide the correct equipment sized for the user, you will receive professional instruction by the best in the industry and you will be paddling in safe clam conditions.

10. Tour The Glades - Private Wildlife Tours

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Tour The Glades - Private Wildlife Tours

Tour The Glades - Private Wildlife Tours is the Only all inclusive Private tour operator in the Everglades! Quality instead of quantity is our goal...which means our guests receive 100% of our attention. This approach is better for the environment and hands down the best way to explore the Everglades & 10,000 Islands....just you and your own personal guide. Come with us in search of Alligator, Manatee, Black Bear, playful Dolphin and even the elusive Florida Panther! The Everglades is also a Birder's Paradise and we'll help you get your target species. We provide tours year round and all excursions are led by Local Naturalist Guides that provide EVERYTHING you'll need. Fresh fruit, cold bottled water and all the necessities are included. You won't need to purchase any additional items because we've thought of everything! Private is BEST because YOU are our #1 priority.

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