10 Kayaking & Canoeing in Florida Panhandle That You Shouldn't Miss

August 22, 2021 Misti Hsu

The Florida Panhandle is known for its quaint beach towns and interesting attractions, many of which are money-saving and family friendly. Come to the Florida Panhandle and relax on glorious beaches, shop to your heart’s content and dance the night away. Santa Rosa Island is great for kids and offers a wide array of both beach-based and water-based activities. Families will enjoy a day away to tour the 150-year-old Pensacola Lighthouse. The Florida Panhandle offers exciting nightlife. Panama City, Destin and Pensacola all have numerous bars and nightclubs to suit all tastes. Panama City is home to Club La Vela, the largest nightclub in the U.S. The Florida Panhandle is a shopaholic’s dream. It offers specialty stores, antique stores and shopping malls. For those renting a home or condo, a trip to Joe Patti’s seafood market in Pensacola is a must. The market specializes in fine wine and cheese, and beautifully presented handmade chocolates to take home to friends and relatives as gifts. Mon Père et Moi in Tallahassee is also worth a visit.
Restaurants in Florida Panhandle

1. Journeys of St. George Island

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Journeys of St. George Island

Journeys of St. George Island has been the go to Rental and Guide Company on Saint George for over 29 years! We specialize in guided boat tours, fishing charters, and rentals. We have kayaks , paddle boards , and a brand new fleet of top of the line 4 and 6 seater golf carts available to rent year round! Please call us or book online for your next vacation on saint George Island. We look forward to helping you plan a wonderful visit to our little slice of paradise!!!

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Navarre Beach Kayaks

NavarreBeachKayaks is your source for all phases of kayaking in Northwest Florida, Navarre Beach,in NW Florida, about half way between Destin/Ft. Walton and Pensacola, is a Kayak paradise. We offer Sunset Kayak Eco-tours, Our tour starts about 2 hours before sunset and return as the sun is setting. Every thing provided. Contact us for fun on the water.

3. Old Cypress Canoe Rental

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Old Cypress Canoe Rental

Old Cypress Canoe Rentals offers a variety of trips to suit every need. We offer canoe and kayak trips down beautiful Holmes Creek and the Choctawhatchee River from 2 hours to overnight trips for those who enjoy primitive camping. Customers will park and pay at Old Cypress Canoe Rentals office which is located at 2728 Traverse Dr. in Vernon, Florida. We will shuttle customers from our property to a boat landing located a few miles upstream. From there, customers will paddle the emerald, green waters of Holmes Creek, stopping along the way to explore the deep, blue waters of Cypress Springs. One can spend all day, or just a few hours relaxing at Cypress Springs before continuing their journey back to our canoe launch to return the canoes and kayaks, retrieve their Overnight trips are available by reservation, only. There are a number of primitive camp sites along the Holmes Creek Canoe Trail that are available to the public. A creek map highlighting campsites will be provided.

4. Snaggy Bend Outfitters LLC.

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Snaggy Bend Outfitters LLC.

Take a tour of Beautiful Holmes Creek and see Cypress Springs one of the country's most beautiful freshwater springs! We offer custom trips planned specifically for you. The 25 mile stretch of creek that we service has something for everyone. From great swimming, fishing, and rope swings for a day of family fun to miles of uninterrupted nature for the avid outdoorsman.

5. Barefoot Kayak & Paddle Board Rentals

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Barefoot Kayak & Paddle Board Rentals

Barefoot Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals provides all the kayak and paddle board gear and safety equipment you need for fun on the water! We are now offering bike rentals! Explore old scenic Highway 98, now designated just for pedestrians and cyclists. We deliver gear to your hotel or beach location in Mexico Beach and surrounding areas. We offer hourly, daily and weekly rentals along with paddle board introduction courses upon request. Experience the surf on a board or dolphin watch on a kayak this vacation! Take home a great story!

6. Pompano Joe's Parasailing

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Pompano Joe's Parasailing

Winner of the 2020 Travelers Choice Award and WSIA Parasail Operators Award of Excellence! We are Veteran Operated, professional, family-friendly watersports operation right behind Pompano Joe's Restaurant in Miramar Beach, Destin, Florida using the newest equipment by highly trained US Coast Guard Master certified captains. Ours is the most picturesque beach with the clearest emerald water and whitest sand on the Gulf. We also rent waverunner's/jetskis and have banana boat rides at this location. We are proud to have a new 2021 parasail boat with brand new parachutes.

7. Coldwater Excursions

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Coldwater Excursions

Coldwater Excursions provides guided canoe/kayak/SUP tours of some of Northwest Florida's most beautiful springs and unique ecosystems. Transportation to and from the beaches is provided. With pristine waters and beauty to match that of the Worlds Most Beautiful Beaches, the cold springs are a must see natural wonder on your next vacation. Dive into your next adventure with us! Coldwater Excursions also offers kayak and paddle board rentals along the beaches of Panama City Beach and 30A.

8. Daly’s Dock and Dive Center

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Daly’s Dock and Dive Center

Your Gateway to Gulf Adventure! Daly’s Watersports is your first choice for year-round saltwater adventure serving the “Forgotten Coast” including Port St Joe, Apalachicola, St George Island and Mexico Beach. If you’re passionate about Boating, Diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking or Stand Up Paddle Boarding–or want to experience these thrills for the first time, We are the source for sales and rentals!

9. Scooter Hut Rentals

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Scooter Hut Rentals

Street legal for ages 18+. These scooters are a fun, eco-friendly way to check out Pensacola Beach and Fort Pickens! We offer a variety of rentals which includes, scooters, stand up paddle boarding, kayaks, body boards, chairs, beach wheelchairs, and canopy rentals. We are located right on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico in Casino Beach Parking Lot where parking and plentiful and free to the Public!

10. Tideline Sports Inc.

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Tideline Sports Inc.

35 years of WATERSPORTS Tours and ADVENTURES on the GULF COAST for Family Vacations or Seasoned Sunburned Salty Dogs. We have the experience and tours to get you out on the local Water for a Fun, Safe Excursion. Contact Captain Jack ~ See Ya on the Water

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