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

Kayak Rentals at Liberty Outdoors in St. Petersburg

Tierra Verde•easy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

up to 8 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels; basic paddling endurance recommended for longer rentals

Overview

Paddle the shallow lagoons and seagrass flats of Shell Key Preserve with Liberty Outdoors’ flexible eight-hour kayak rentals. Perfect for anglers and nature lovers, their sit-on-top kayaks are a seamless way to connect with Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Lakeland, Florida

St. Petersburg - Eight 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

Florida sun and paddling are dehydrating—carry at least 2 liters per person.

Use Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Protect your skin and the aquatic environment by choosing eco-friendly sunscreen products.

Wear Water-Appropriate Footwear

Shoes that can get wet will protect your feet during launch and retrieval in shallow waters.

Secure Electronics in Dry Bags

Use waterproof pouches or Ziploc bags to keep phones and cameras safe from splashes.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Bottlenose dolphins commonly seen in the bay
  • Wading birds such as reddish egrets and black skimmers

History

Shell Key Preserve was established to protect critical nesting grounds for endangered shorebirds and fragile coastal ecosystems.

Conservation

Liberty Outdoors promotes low-impact paddling and encourages guests to follow Leave No Trace principles to preserve the area's delicate habitats.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Essential

Protects skin while preserving sensitive marine habitats.

summer specific

Hydration Pack or Bottled Water

Essential

Staying hydrated is critical during coastal paddling under the sun.

Water Shoes

Essential

Protects feet and provides traction launching and landing in shallow, sandy areas.

Waterproof Phone Case or Dry Bag

Essential

Keeps electronics dry from splashes and accidental capsizing.