Mangroves & Midnight Pass Beach Kayak Tour
Description
Just a few minutes away from all the hustle and bustle of Sarasota is our favorite local beach, Turtle Beach. It is only a few short miles from the main Siesta Key beach to Turtle Beach and the Sarasota County trolley will drop you right there. Not only is this area such a beautiful and quiet place, it is also a great place to paddle! We start on the intercostal and paddle down a short canal to the Bay. We paddle around the mangrove islands through a mangrove tunnel or two and alongside a bird rookery. We paddle around the mangrove islands of Jim Neville Marine Preserve and then to a "secret" beach. This beach is only accessible by boat so we may have it to ourselves. Such a beautiful place for a quick swim or just stopping for a few moments to relax. You may want to stay here all day. This location is home to all kinds of wildlife including manatees, dolphins, beautiful sea and shorebirds and lots of fish. www.surfitusa.com
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This area is quiet series of mangrove islands in Little Sarasota Bay laced with shaded tunnels and tidal creeks; prime habitat for wading birds, juvenile fish, rays, and the occasional manatee.
Midnight Pass Beach (Siesta Key) — a wild, undeveloped stretch of white quartz sand at the southern tip of Siesta Key where the Gulf meets Little Sarasota Bay; known for shelling, shorebirds, and one of the most secluded beach landings in the area.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(106)
Orion is amazing ! Kind and so knowledgeable! It was a great experience!
Our guide, Orien, was great, He made everyone feel comfortable and was knowledgeable about the area.
Great kayak tour to an area that is only accessible by boat, SUP or kayak. Beautiful spot. Always find sharks teeth here. Very informative of the area. I've done this three times over the past 18 months. Each time the beach area changes.
First time in a kayak. Definitely harder than it looks. Kimbrough, our guide, was helpful and encouraging.
What an amazing experience! Our tour guide was great! He was full of knowledge about not just kayaking but the eco system and history of midnight pass. Highly recommend it
Great trip. Very family friendly and fun. Orian our guide was great. Very experienced and well Done.
Great tour! Kimbro was the best, very knowledgeable and informative. Midnight Pass beach was insane.
was a great tour. we had someone on our trip that has never kayaked before, and our tour guide was very helpful and supportive.
Matt was a very personable knowledgeable tour guide. It was in an enjoyable experience.
I had a wonderful weekend stay at this condo and would absolutely stay here again. The space is adorable, thoughtfully designed, and felt clean and welcoming the moment I walked in. It smelled good, and every room was clean—especially the bathroom, which I really appreciated. The condo is also very well-stocked with thoughtful touches. Included are towels, full kitchen tools, beach chairs and beach towels. It was temperature-controlled with AC and ceiling fans throughout, which made the stay extra comfortable. There were smart TVs in the bedroom and living room, with easy access to popular streaming services like Netflix. I slept very well and didn’t hear any noise from neighboring units. The location is incredible. I booked an excursion that ended up being two minutes away. The beach is only about a two to three-minute drive. It’s the perfect spot for convenience and relaxation. One of my favorite features was the outdoor space. There’s a full patio in the back along with a beautiful dock overlooking the water. It’s such a serene, unique setting, and if you’re adventurous, you could even swim right there behind the condo. Lastly, the hosts were excellent—very responsive and typically replied within 5 to 15 minutes. I truly have no complaints and highly recommend this stay.
