Paddleboarding Adventure with Lazy Dog in Key West

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for participants in good general health with basic swimming ability

Overview

Discover the thrill of paddleboarding through mangrove creeks and seagrass beds between Stock Island and Key West with Lazy Dog’s 2-hour rental. Perfect for all skill levels, this adventure comes with a lesson and the chance to spot manatees in their natural habitat.

Key West, Florida

2-Hour Paddleboard Rental

All Ages • Lesson Included • Explore on Your Own • Dogs Welcome!

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Date

Fri, Oct 24

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About This Adventure

Experience the thrill of paddleboarding in the stunning waters between Stock Island and Key West! Perfect for all skill levels, this adventure includes a lesson and a map to guide you through mangrove creeks and sea grass beds. Encounter diverse wildlife, including manatees, as you explore at your own pace.

Duration

2 Hours

About

Paddleboarding is fun and suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Rentals ok for beginners too! We’ll give you a lesson before you leave the dock and send you on your way to explore wherever you’d like to go! We'll provide a map of the area and point out some good paddle spots. You’ll explore the mangrove creeks and sea grass beds between Stock Island and Key West.

The waters accessible from Lazy Dog are home to fish, birds, coral, mangroves and a whole lot more! We often see manatees right in our marina.

What to Bring

Wear bathing suit or anything you don’t mind getting wet
If sensitive to sun, bring a hat and long sleeves
Sunscreen (we sell reef safe)
Water (we sell bottled water)

Know Before You Go:

A paddleboard rental is suitable for paddlers of all levels (lesson is included)
Not recommended for folks with back, shoulder, knee issues. Should be in good physical condition to paddle
All guests must know how to swim
Dogs welcome!

Adventure Tips

Arrive Early

Give yourself extra time for the included lesson and gear fitting before heading out on the water.

Bring Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Protect your skin and the fragile marine environment by using reef-safe sunscreen.

Stay Hydrated

Bring water or purchase it on-site to stay hydrated in the sunny Florida Keys climate.

Secure Your Belongings

Use waterproof bags or leave valuables ashore to prevent loss during paddling.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Manatees frequently spotted near the marina
Pelicans and osprey hunting overhead

History

Key West developed as a strategic harbor in the 19th century, shaping the surrounding coastal ecosystems now protected and appreciated for recreation.

Conservation

Local operators, including Lazy Dog, prioritize reef-safe products and support marine habitat preservation efforts to protect the fragile Florida Keys environment.