Mangroves, Midnight Pass & Hidden Beach Kayak Tour | Siesta Key

Just a few minutes away from all the hustle and bustle of Sarasota is our favorite local beach, Turtle Beach. It is only a few short miles from the main Siesta Key beach to Turtle Beach and the Sarasota County trolley will drop you right there. Not only is this area such a beautiful and quiet place, it is also a great place to paddle! We start on the intercostal and paddle down a short canal to the Bay. We paddle around the mangrove islands through a mangrove tunnel or two and alongside a bird rookery. We paddle around the mangrove islands of Jim Neville Marine Preserve and then to a "secret" beach. This beach is only accessible by boat so we may have it to ourselves. Such a beautiful place for a quick swim or just stopping for a few moments to relax. You may want to stay here all day. This location is home to all kinds of wildlife including manatees, dolphins, beautiful sea and shorebirds and lots of fish. www.surfitusa.com

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   Jim Neville Marine Preserve

   30 min

   This area is quiet series of mangrove islands in Little Sarasota Bay laced with shaded tunnels and tidal creeks; prime habitat for wading birds, juvenile fish, rays, and the occasional manatee.

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   Siesta Key

   29 min

   Midnight Pass Beach (Siesta Key) — a wild, undeveloped stretch of white quartz sand at the southern tip of Siesta Key where the Gulf meets Little Sarasota Bay; known for shelling, shorebirds, and one of the most secluded beach landings in the area.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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