4-Hour Solo Kayak Rental – St. Pete Delivery Included

Your Half-Day Escape on the Water — Delivery Included

Trade a few hours on the beach for a paddle through St. Petersburg's sheltered bays and mangrove waterways. Look for coastal wildlife or ask about adding a fishing rod. We deliver your solo kayak to a coordinated local launch point and pick it up when you're done, so you can enjoy the outing without transporting a kayak from your hotel or vacation rental.

Your Rental at a Glance

• $55 for a 4-hour solo kayak rental for 1 person.
• Delivery and pickup included at a coordinated local St. Petersburg paddling site.
• 10-foot sit-on-top kayak; color may vary.
• Paddle, USCG-approved life jacket, and safety whistle included.
• $50 refundable security deposit, arranged separately from the $55 checkout charge.

Confirm Your Date Before Paying

Email the owners for questions, reservations, and availability: sunshinecityoutfitters@gmail.com or Johanasunshinecityoutfitters@gmail.com. Include your requested date, preferred start time, and launch location. Confirm availability and your exact launch point before placing your order.

Where Delivery Is Included

Primary sites include Coffee Pot Park, Crisp Park, Gandy Beach, and local St. Pete paddling sites. Staying in Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, or St. Pete Beach? Ask us to help choose a paddling site beyond the beach. This does not mean launching from the open Gulf.

Some destinations in the inspiration section below are outside the included local delivery area. Confirm delivery availability and any additional charge before booking those sites.

Included Equipment & Deposit

• 1 solo kayak with capacity for 1 person.
• Lightweight, high-performance kayak paddle.
• USCG-approved life jacket (PFD).
• Safety whistle clipped to the life jacket.

The separately arranged $50 security deposit is fully refundable when the kayak and gear are returned in the same condition as rented.

What to Bring

• Water, snacks, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
• Water shoes or sandals.
• A waterproof case or dry bag for personal belongings.

Want to Fish While You Paddle?

Ask about adding a fishing rod when coordinating your launch time. Bring the appropriate Florida saltwater fishing license if you plan to fish. Get a license from Go Outdoors Florida.

Paddling Inspiration

Choose one of these or ask about your preferred location. Coordinate your launch site with us before booking.

Weedon Island Preserve, St. Petersburg

Explore mangrove waterways and the 4-mile South Paddling Trail loop, with opportunities to spot coastal birds and marine wildlife. Nearby grass flats offer fishing opportunities for snook, redfish, and spotted seatrout. Check the tides; high or rising tide helps with navigating shallow mangrove waterways.

Tierra Verde and Shell Key Preserve

Explore seagrass flats, mangrove spots, and barrier-island scenery. Channels and passes offer fishing opportunities. Confirm delivery availability and any additional charge for this area.

Fort De Soto Park and Campground

Explore sheltered estuaries, mangroves, and backwater bayous near the campground, away from open Gulf waves. Ask about routes toward the flats near the historic fort. Confirm delivery availability and any additional charge for this area.

Prefer to Paddle Together?

Tandem rentals are also available for this region. Email the owners to plan your half-day adventure.