Really cool and groovy surf shop in Treasure Island- this has all the beach and surfer vibes you…read morecould want. You can find most surfer essentials here- clothes, swim shirts, short and suits, body suits, hats, sunglasses, flip flops, and a whole upstairs dedicated to gorgeous surf boards and some skateboards. By the way- a surf boards? NOT cheap. But even if you aren't looking to purchase one it's still quite fun to shop around. The brand of apparel stuff is also very surfer-esque- Hurley, Roxy, Reef, Sun Bum and more. The workers were young but really friendly and gave us some local food & coffee recommendations. The one girl even said her mom worked at the shop when she was the same age and that's pretty cool. There are some pictures & trophies on the stairs from surfing competitions I assumed employees of the shop participated in or sponsored. I also loved the giant flip flops sitting out front- if you visit or have visited you know exactly what I'm talking about. They have a basketball hoop on the side of the ship and a ball out front you can shoot with. A car parked right in front of the hoop which was lame so we didn't get the chance to try it out this time. Definitely a good stop for all the beach things and will be back!

Only the best surf shop on this coast! Service impressive quick and knowledgeable! Cost of clothes…read moreare very good! SUPPORT LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS!

We had a great SUP experience with Kody. Very honest/ easy transaction and communicationread more

Rented two paddle boards for a week while on vacation. Boards were great. Service was great…read more Boards delivered and picked up on time as promised.

Had an amazing time kayaking Shell Key Preserve and the mangroves. Our guide Chris did an amazing…read morejob of pointing out wildlife, teaching us about the preserve and also, having a great experience!

This was our first time renting paddle boards as we recently moved from California and had to sell…read moreour boards and it goes without saying we will definitely be renting again. They delivered and picked up right to where we were on the beach (Paradise Grille) and made the process super simple and easy. We called day of and they showed up in less than 30 mins tops. We enjoyed just about 4 hours cruising in beautiful St. Pete Beach and will deff use these guys again! T

Just wanted to point out that Gulf Coast Paddle is only at this rental address Friday, Saturday and…read moreSundays (other days by appointment)... However, rentals in/on Pass-A-Grille (and surrounds) are 7 days a week, 9AM to sunset, and are just a phone call away. GCP will bring the board to you... So no car, or no racks on your car, no problem. Lessons and tours are also available.

would never use this company again. i gave them one star because the equipment was decent. the…read moreinstructor was a miserable woman who resembled a leather couch, had no patience with children, and ruined the entire experience for my family.

Brady was awesome! He provided detailed instructions on where he was located and gave us a heads up…read moreon the crazy traffic so we knew to allow plenty of time for the drive in. Brady was super friendly and helpful plus his prices can't be beat! There were 4 of us and he even remembered all of our names. I'll definitely be using SUP Escapes for paddle boarding going forward. Five stars!

If you are considering SUP Escapes I say go for it - Really great experience!! It was the cherry on…read moretop of my trip to Tampa. Brady went above and beyond to accommodate us. My brother, his girlfriend and I were first timers and felt completely at ease with Brady's clear and thoughtful instructions. We were a bit late arriving and he was very relaxed about it, we still had a full 2 hours on the water - it was a perfect spot! We had the unexpected bonus of seeing ducks hunting their lunch, mini hammerhead sharks, stingrays and lots of other fish. The equipment was great as well. I'll definitely be calling Brady again on my next visit to Tampa.

I foolishly bought an fat tire e-bike off the internet. The front tire would inflate properly and…read morethe tube would bulge out of the tire. I have never been to Lenny's store before, but he was recommended by a friend. I took in my tire and Dave explained to me what was wrong and fixed it within a few minutes. He then told me what to do if I have issues again. Meanwhile, I looked around and found some amazing beach attire for a good price. When I checked out, there was no charge for the fix. These guys understand the value of service and I gain new friends. Promise me when I say that you will not be disappointed by going to Lenny's. You might find something's there in Amazon, but buying local has a much better value in the long term.

Lenny was extremely helpful in a bike tire repair situation. Great customer service and reasonableread more

We did the guided tour on the Chassa river and the guide was so accommodating and cool. Me and my…read morefriend booked same day and it ended up just being the 3 of us. We were iffy about having a guide but the experience would not have been the same without him. We would've had no idea where to go on that river. He took us to the cracks you can swim through on both ends, explored to see animals, and told fun stories. We could tell he loves doing this, he had just as much fun as we did :)

Went to Silver River today with Mac of Florida Eco-Adventures! Had an excellent day... good…read morekayaking, good people, good conversation, and saw lot of Florida Flora and Fauna! M ac is very easy to work with... and he takes good care of his kayakers! Highly recommended for anyone that want to get out and enjoy a wonderful day on the water...

Captain Erik and Eric were incredibly accommodating for our wedding exit boat charter! It truly…read moregave our wedding a special touch, and from the beginning Erik was on point with communication. Eric, the captain of our trip, made our trip extremely comfortable and provided us with great insight into fun facts that we were unaware of regarding both the voyage, boat, and surrounding area. On top of the highest quality communication and service, they were willing to accommodate a last minute change to the destination of our charter due to the effects of Helene, and they even gave us a ride back to our hotel after we docked the boat! Truly couldn't speak more highly of these folks! Will absolutely be chartering with them on our next trip to St Petersburg.

Thank you to Captain Erik for a fantastic day on the water. Can't wait to do it again!read more

Got this kayak on a Groupon, and the location can appear a little sketch as it is in Treasure…read moreIsland area with remaining Hurricane damage (2025). They do boat trips and also rent other boats. They appear for the boat trips as Suncoast Sailing, it is the same place. The shop located attached to a Waffle house with parking in the back. Interior is a small liquor and fishing store with some tourist items. Staff friendly and the dog was especially friendly to all, except coconuts. There was a larger decent restroom to change, no showers. We had a clear tandem kayak that we got for four hours and they set us up in the back past the parking lot into a canal. They should us a map on how to navigate to Boca Ciega Bay, which is down the canal under two low bridges. We visited the tunnel of mangroves at Eleanor's Island, Little Bird Key Rookery, up to War Veteran's Memorial Park and St. John's Pass Sand Bar. We saw lots of wild life, it was a long paddle out and back. Even saw a manatee. Great time, however we really did not like the clear kayak. It felt very unstable and you have to check your equipment because they almost gave us a cracked paddle before I noticed, and they were nice about switching out. Also the clear kayak needed a float front and back but the back was missing the float, just in case. We did get life preservers which you have to have, but don't have to wear. TAKE A BUCKET to help clean the area, and get a free beer or other drink. I didn't notice until we got back, but cleaning up the water and shoreline is our thing. And we could've got a drink this time. It was good, and sounds like boat trips are the main draw. I liked it but I wish it was closer to the bay for kayaking because we took almost half hour both traveling to and from the bay, but then the canal is where we saw the manatee. So Good trip. I would not do a second time, but first time was worth it.

You would think kayaking at night would not be ideal but with a clear boats and clear water with…read morebright lights it's a fun time! My cousin and I enjoyed ourselves going through the canals of the treasure island/madeira area. Jason, our guide, and his dog Chewy, were the best company. He talked a bit about the area and some good stories about chewy. The trip was a whole vibe with the lights, a drink in my hand, and music playing. The night we went out was perfect too! Not too hot and not too cold and with little to no wind. I was in the front chilling, paddling at times to help but I think my cousin who was in the back did most of the hard work paddling. Thanks Paige!! We went all the way through the canals that we eventually got to see John's pass. On the way back we saw tiny fish swimming under the boat. During the warmer months, Jason was saying you do get to see more than the tiny fish. I'll definitely be doing this again when I come down with my friends.

While I understand that weather can impact operations and trips may need to be canceled for safety,…read moremy frustration comes from the complete lack of communication before and after the cancellation. Prior to the trip, I attempted multiple times to contact the company with questions through email, text, and Facebook messages. There was no way to leave a voicemail, and despite messages clearly being read, I received no response. Then, just four hours before the scheduled trip, a generic automated email was sent canceling the experience and instructing customers to request a refund. After that, communication again became nonexistent. I received no response regarding next steps for the refund despite repeated outreach. Unfortunately, I ultimately had to file a dispute with my bank to recover the payment for a service that was never rendered. Weather cancellations are understandable -- poor communication and lack of customer support are not.

Awesome experience in Sarasota! Our guide, Nolan, made everything super smooth and shared lots of…read moreinteresting facts along the way. The kayak was easy to steer, though my husband and I are both tall and it felt a bit cramped after about an hour -- not a deal breaker at all. The light attached to the kayak was a great touch and helped illuminate the fish we were spotting. We even stopped to feed the catfish and got an up-close view, which was really fun. Although the water was cold and Nolan mentioned some fish weren't out, we still saw plenty and thoroughly enjoyed the calm ride through Sarasota Bay with beautiful views of the city skyline. I would absolutely do this again!