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Paddle from a riverfront showroom along Fort Lauderdale’s Middle River to the Bonnet House estate on Coconut Cove. This one‑way kayak or SUP tour combines coastal scenery, mangrove-lined channels and self-guided access to a historic garden and museum.
Paddle from a riverfront showroom along Fort Lauderdale’s Middle River to the Bonnet House estate on Coconut Cove. This one‑way kayak or SUP tour combines coastal scenery, mangrove-lined channels and self-guided access to a historic garden and museum.
You push off from a riverfront showroom and the Middle River takes you east, the city easing away as mangroves and low-slung coastal homes slide by. The water nudges your kayak or stand-up board forward; gulls call overhead and the occasional motorboat wakes the surface. Paddle lanes narrow, palms lean in like curious onlookers, and the route deposits you at Coconut Cove — the Bonnet House estate waiting with gardens and a century of stories.
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Operated by Sunrise Paddleboards LLC. · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
You push off from a riverfront showroom and the Middle River takes you east, the city easing away as mangroves and low-slung coastal homes slide by. The water nudges your kayak or stand-up board forward; gulls call overhead and the occasional motorboat wakes the surface. Paddle lanes narrow, palms lean in like curious onlookers, and the route deposits you at Coconut Cove — the Bonnet House estate waiting with gardens and a century of stories.
The Bonnet House estate began as a 1920s preservation project and artist’s retreat; its restored house, boathouse and lagoon reflect early 20th‑century South Florida life, while the riverbed and surrounding barrier islands are shaped by Holocene sand deposition and tidal flow. Culture here is a hybrid of maritime Florida — boating, beach culture and a long-running effort to conserve mangrove shoreline that screens inland neighborhoods.
Expect 2–4 hours on the water depending on pace, with exposed sun, shifting currents near bridges and quiet backwaters where birds feed. The tour is one-way — plan transportation back from Bonnet House (taxi, ride‑share, bike rental). Bring a life jacket, leash for SUPs, and reef‑safe sunscreen. Hydrate and start early to avoid afternoon winds.
Practical: know your paddling limits, secure phones in a dry bag, and respect marked conservation areas. The payoff is straightforward: a short, urban-to-wild paddling corridor that finishes at a preserved island property where you can wander gardens, step into history, or walk to the beach.
moderate.
2–4 hours.
Moderate cardiovascular fitness and upper‑body endurance for 2–4 hours of paddling; beginners should be comfortable in water.
No formal experience required, but you should be comfortable in the water and able to paddle for up to a couple of hours; guides give basic orientation.
Bonnet House is the tour endpoint; arrange a taxi or ride‑share, or rent a bike to return — public transit is limited for direct riverfront pickup.
Yes — paddle boards, kayaks, paddles, leashes and life jackets are provided as part of the tour.
Access to Bonnet House grounds is included as self‑guided; some guided house tours have separate fees on site.
Bonnet House was developed in the 1920s as a private estate and artist retreat; its gardens and house preserve early South Florida coastal life and artwork.
The route passes mangrove shoreline and sensitive lagoon habitats — stay in marked channels, carry out all trash, and use reef‑safe sunscreen to minimize impact.
Sunrise Paddleboards LLC. operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You push off from a riverfront showroom and the Middle River takes you east, the city easing away as mangroves and low-slung coastal homes slide by. The water nudges your kayak or stand-up board forward; gulls call overhead and the occasional motorboat wakes the surface. Paddle lanes narrow, palms lean in like curious onlookers, and the route deposits you at Coconut Cove — the Bonnet House estate waiting with gardens and a century of stories.
You push off from a riverfront showroom and the Middle River takes you east, the city easing away as mangroves and low-slung coastal homes slide by. The water nudges your kayak or stand-up board forward; gulls call overhead and the occasional motorboat wakes the surface. Paddle lanes narrow, palms lean in like curious onlookers, and the route deposits you at Coconut Cove — the Bonnet House estate waiting with gardens and a century of stories.
The Bonnet House estate began as a 1920s preservation project and artist’s retreat; its restored house, boathouse and lagoon reflect early 20th‑century South Florida life, while the riverbed and surrounding barrier islands are shaped by Holocene sand deposition and tidal flow. Culture here is a hybrid of maritime Florida — boating, beach culture and a long-running effort to conserve mangrove shoreline that screens inland neighborhoods.
Expect 2–4 hours on the water depending on pace, with exposed sun, shifting currents near bridges and quiet backwaters where birds feed. The tour is one-way — plan transportation back from Bonnet House (taxi, ride‑share, bike rental). Bring a life jacket, leash for SUPs, and reef‑safe sunscreen. Hydrate and start early to avoid afternoon winds.
Practical: know your paddling limits, secure phones in a dry bag, and respect marked conservation areas. The payoff is straightforward: a short, urban-to-wild paddling corridor that finishes at a preserved island property where you can wander gardens, step into history, or walk to the beach.