Guided · Gear included
Snorkel Adventure Kayak Tour
Paddle out, then get in the water.
| Adult | $70 |
|---|---|
| Teen | $60 |
| Youth | $50 |
Editorial spotlight · Oleta River State Park, North Miami Beach
2026 Sunshine Awards nomineeBest Urban Paddle
Oleta River Adventures
Mangrove tunnels and seagrass flats inside the largest urban state park in Florida, with the Miami skyline over the treeline. Guided eco paddles, a snorkel tour, full moon and new moon trips, and a clean-up paddle that costs nothing if you are willing to pick up what the tide brought in.
- Guided eco tour
- $60
- Snorkel kayak tour
- $70
- Kayak, 1 hour
- $30
- Clean-up paddle
- Free
Editorial spotlight. Oleta River Adventures is a nominee in the 2026 Sunshine Awards. They did not pay for this page and had no say in it. We earn a commission when you book through the links here; your price is the same.
The operation
A state park concession with a conscience
Oleta River State Park covers around a thousand acres at the top of Biscayne Bay, the largest urban state park in Florida, with mangrove shoreline, a sandy swimming beach and Sandspur Island offshore. The outfitter works from inside the park, which means the launch is a short carry from the water rather than a drive.
The programme is broader than a rental counter: a guided eco paddle, a snorkel adventure tour, sunset and full moon trips, a new moon meditation paddle with singing bowls, beginner paddleboard classes and a volunteer clean-up paddle that is free to join. Kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, mountain bikes and cruiser bikes all rent by the hour.
“Kayak, SUP, Raccoon Island and wildlife exploration.”
The operator does not publish a guide roster; reviewers name Stephanie and Jennifer.
The one to book
Guided Eco Tour Paddle
The guided route through the mangrove shoreline and out across the flats, with a guide naming what you are looking at. Manatees and dolphins pass through; the raccoons on Sandspur Island come down to the waterline.
Adults $60, teens $50, youth $40. The snorkel version is $70 and the sunset and full moon paddles are $75.
| Adult | $60 |
|---|---|
| Teen | $50 |
| Youth | $40 |
Checked against FareHarbor on October 2, 2026.
Check AvailabilityThe gear
On the water and on the trail
Per the booking listings. Hourly rates shown.
Paddle craft
- Single kayak
- $30 an hour
- Tandem or canoe
- $40 to $50 an hour
Paddleboards
- Rental
- $30 an hour
- Class
- Beginner SUP available
Bikes
- Mountain bike
- From $35 an hour
- Full suspension
- $55 for two hours
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Tours and rentals
Guided tours priced per paddler unless noted. Checked against FareHarbor on October 2, 2026.
Evening · Guided
Sunset Kayak Tour
The skyline lighting up behind the mangroves.
| Single kayak | $75 |
|---|---|
| Tandem | $150 |
Night · Guided
Full Moon Kayak Experience
Paddling by moonlight once a month.
| Single kayak | $75 |
|---|---|
| SUP | $75 |
Volunteer · Free
Clean-Up Paddle
Free if you collect what the tide left.
| Volunteer | Free |
|---|
1 hour and up
Paddle Board Rental
Out on your own schedule.
| One hour | $30 |
|---|---|
| Two hours | $45 |
1 hour and up
Single Kayak Rental
The cheapest way onto the water in Miami.
| One hour | $30 |
|---|---|
| Two hours | $45 |
Before you go
Know before you go
Location
Inside Oleta River State Park, 3400 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach. Park entry is paid separately at the gate.
Sandspur Island
The island offshore has a resident raccoon population that comes to the waterline; guides ask guests not to feed them.
Meditation paddle
A new moon paddle with singing bowls runs monthly, which is not something most outfitters offer.
Clean-up
The volunteer clean-up paddle is free to join and runs on a published schedule.
Reviews
What guests say
- 1,000AcresLargest urban state park in Florida
- $30KayakPer hour
- FreeClean-up paddleVolunteer trips at no cost
Reviewers name guides Stephanie and Jennifer, mention raccoons on Sandspur Island and flexible timing when they arrived late; the common caution is that park entry is charged separately.
Questions
Good to know
Where does it launch?
Inside Oleta River State Park, 3400 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach.
What does it cost?
$60 for the guided eco tour, $30 an hour to rent a kayak. Checked October 2, 2026.
Is park entry included?
No. Park admission is paid at the gate, separate from the tour.
What is on Sandspur Island?
A resident raccoon population; guides ask that you do not feed them.
Mangroves with a skyline behind them
Guided paddles from $60, rentals from $30, clean-up trips free.
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