Coastal Kayak Adventures is located at the Ted Sperling Park on Lido Key.  The Park, a true hidden gem of Lido Key, is only 10 minutes from busy downtown Sarasota and is managed by the County of Sarasota.  This tropical ecosystem includes mangrove islands and sea grass beds which serve as a marine nursery for Lido Key’s fish, animals and birds.

We selected Lido Key and the Park because it is well protected and perfect for easy paddling, anyone can do it!  No experience is necessary to enjoy this marine paradise. We will provide you with paddling tips for our kayaks and only use high quality sea kayaks with comfortable back rests. Our Ocean Kayaks are brand new, stable and easy-to-paddle.  These high tech kayaks are designed for riders up to 275 pounds and have a contoured nose section to cut through chop with more forward speed and a comfortable paddling position. 

For our tours, we select the best routes for discovering the wonders found here depending on weather, wind and tide conditions. If you would rather, you can rent one of our kayaks and paddle at your own pace through sheltered winding mangrove trails, discovering native marine life, plants and birds of the Ted Sperling Nature Park. On any given day you will often see dolphins, manatees, turtles, and bright fish in the water, iguanas sunning in the trees and birds soaring overhead.  So, sit back and feel the tropical air kiss your skin, hear tropical bird calls around you while you explore nature with us.

Coastal Kayak Adventures was founded by Tyler Caporale after returning from military service in Afghanistan and our company returns a significant portion of our proceeds to support the Park and maintain the ecological marine environment!