The Best Places to Paddleboard in the Florida Keys

The Florida Keys is tailormade for paddle boarding. With stunningly clear water, famous mangroves, and islands around every turn – it’s hard not to fall in love with the area while paddling here.

The issue is there are so many good spots. Without spending a few months paddling around and exploring the Florida Keys, you’ll struggle to find the secret spots. You won’t know where to go.

Luckily, that’s where we come in. We’ve paddled around the keys, spoke with experts, and tried to find the absolute best spots to paddle board in the area. While no list is comprehensive, we think you’ll love the spots we chose.

The Best Places to Paddleboard in the Florida Keys

So without further ado, let’s look at all the hotspots and see where you should take your paddleboard in the Keys:

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• Bahia Honda State Park

We’ve talked about Bahia Honda State Park before. We truly believe the spot is not only one of the best paddleboard spots in the Florida Keys, but in the whole state! Why? Well, we’re glad you asked…

Bahia Honda offers gentle waterways, calm tides, stunningly blue water, abundant wildlife, and so much more. You could spend days exploring the area, island, and more. The location truly is a paddleboard enthusiasts dream come true.

You currently cannot rent paddleboards here, only kayaks. If you want to paddle here, bring your board or rent from a neighboring location in the Keys.

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• Stock Island

If first-class living is key to your paddleboard experience, then you’ll find no finer experience than Stock Island in the Florida Keys. Featuring luxury around every turn, the area is also idea for paddleboard exploring.

With crystal clear waters and mangroves filled with wildlife, you could spend hours upon hours paddling around the area. The sites are truly world-class and the experience will be one you won’t forget.

If you want to paddle in Stock Island, but don’t have a board – make sure to check our Lazy Dog Rentals. They also offer tours around the area.

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• Islamorada

If you’re looking for a fantastic place to paddle, then make sure to check out Islamorada and the neighboring Indian Key Historic State Park. The location offers any and everything a paddler could want in the Keys.

Here you’ll find crystal clear waters allow you to see an old wrecking colony, baby sharks, and so much more. The mangroves here are filled with wildlife, including alligators and more. It’s a fascinating place.

For rentals and tours in the area, make sure to check out Beach Bum Paddle Sports. They do a fantastic job.

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• Fort Taylor

At the bottom of Key West lays Fort Taylor, an absolutely ideal place to enjoy some paddleboard exploring. The state park offers one of the best beaches to launch your paddleboard and cruise around.

The waves here are calm, the water stunningly blue, and the views nearly unbeatable. We were huge fans of this unique location. For rentals here, make sure to check out state park’s offerings. They have everything you need from a paddle perspective.

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• Sugarloaf Key

The quintessential Florida Keys island, Sugarloaf Key offers plenty paddleboard locales ideally for all skill levels. With calm water, mangroves galore, and so much more – there’s a lot of adventure to be had here.

When renting or looking for tours in this area, check out Florida Keys Paddleboards. They offer rentals and a number of unique tours sure to quench your appetite for adventure.

Florida Keys: The Best Place to Paddleboard

While many states offer amazing places to paddleboard, it’s hard to compete with the clear, calm ocean waters of the Keys when you mix in the wildlife-filled mangroves. There’s only one way to truly experience it – come on down to Florida.

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