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Kayak Rentals with Liberty Outdoors in St. Petersburg - St. Petersburg

Kayak Rentals with Liberty Outdoors in St. Petersburg

Tierra Verde•easy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

2–8 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for beginners to moderate fitness levels; paddling can be gentle but expect some steady effort.

Overview

Paddle the protected shallow waters of St. Petersburg’s Shell Key Preserve with Liberty Outdoors’ flexible kayak rentals. Ideal for first-timers and anglers alike, discover a relaxed way to enjoy the Gulf Coast’s natural beauty.

Lakeland, Florida

St. Petersburg - 24 Hour Rentals

All Ages • Single, Double & Fishing Kayaks

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About This Adventure

Enjoy Exploring Beautiful Shell Key Preserve!

About

Enjoy exploring Beautiful Shell Key Preserve at your own pace with rentals of our wonderful sit on top kayaks! Singles, tandems, and fishing kayaks are available for 2, 4, or up to 8 hours to explore the Preserve however you would like! Our kayaks are comfortable, stable, sit on top models for maximum enjoyment in the extremely shallow waters of the Preserve (averaging around 3 ft deep).

We are a mobile company so please contact us for other delivery times and locations!

What to Bring

  • Zest for adventure!
  • Bottled water
  • Sunscreen - It’s no joke out here y'all
  • Drinks (water, gatorade, etc) are VERY IMPORTANT and available for purchase at the Recreation Center. This is a physical activity so please be aware of that. It isn’t intense, but will involve some effort.
  • Camera/phone
  • Shoes you do not mind getting wet
  • Ziploc bags for personal items
  • Hat
  • Towel (optional)

Adventure Tips

Bring plenty of water

Paddling under the Florida sun can dehydrate you quickly—stay hydrated throughout your rental period.

Use reef-safe sunscreen

Protect your skin and the fragile marine ecosystem with environmentally friendly sunscreen options.

Wear secure, water-safe footwear

Shoes that dry quickly and protect from sharp shells and brambles will keep your feet comfortable in the shallow waters.

Check tide schedules

Tide changes affect water depth significantly—plan your trip during mid to high tide for optimal paddling.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Ospreys hunting over the water
  • Bottlenose dolphins in the bay

History

Shell Key Preserve remains a protected estuarine environment decades after conservation efforts began to preserve Florida’s coastal habitats.

Conservation

Liberty Outdoors promotes low-impact recreation practices to protect the fragile mangroves, seagrass beds, and bird nesting sites in the area.

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Recommended Gear

Hydration pack or water bottles

Essential

Keeps you hydrated during hours of paddling under the open sun.

summer specific

Sun protection kit

Essential

Includes reef-safe sunscreen, hat, and UV-protective clothing to shield you from intense Florida rays.

Water-friendly footwear

Essential

Protects feet while launching, landing, and wading through shallow waters.

Dry bag or waterproof phone case

Protects electronics and essentials from splashes and unexpected wet conditions.