Coastal Paddling in Northwest Florida, FL

Shell Island is a great place to escape the crowds of Panama City Beach. Spend a day paddling in the calm waters of the bay, watching dolphins and relaxing on the beach.

Game fish, night dives, and shallow waters make the USS Massachusetts a dive to remember, and caution is paramount at this wreck turned reef.

Stay close to the surface or dive the depths of this historical ship turned artificial reef.

Paddle the serene saltwater marshes, keep a watchful eye for dolphins, and hike through sandy, wooded trails at Big Lagoon State Park.

From floating bars to dolphin tours, Crab Island has something to offer for anyone who loves fun, sun, and crystal clear waters.

The Navarre Beach Marine Science Station has it all---an education-geared pavilion, camps, community events, and three artificial reefs.

Snorkeling, wildlife watching, and more can be experienced at Destin Snorkel in the emerald green waters of the Gulf Coast.

Pensacola has a variety of locations that are popular for kayaking, including Bayou Texar, an estuary in East Pensacola.

Deadman's Island in Gulf Breeze is only accessible by boat, and is a fun place to spend a day exploring.

La Dolce Vita offers paddleboard rentals for you to test your skills on both the beaches of Destin and the beaches of South Walton.

Big Sabine near Pensacola Beach is a scenic spot with both calm areas and waves, great for both kiteboarders and paddle boarders.

Enjoy camellias, butterfly gardens, and a picnic on the lawn of a historical mansion at Eden Gardens.

Choctawhatchee Bay spans almost 30 miles and is a vast expanse of open water that is ideal for kayaking and canoeing in the Florida Panhandle.

The Intracoastal Waterway runs 16 miles between the key and the mainland. Stay close to the shore along this narrow waterway to see birds such as pelicans or herons.

BOTE Boards, based out of Destin, FL, offers fun for water lovers and adventurers along the emerald green waters of the Florida Panhandle.

Walkin' on Water Paddleboards offers the sublime fun of paddleboarding in the sunny environs of Panama City Beach. The popular spring break destination is far less crowded the rest of the year, making it a perfect place to get out on the water and glide through its sights while getting a light workout courtesy of Walkin' on Water Paddleboards along the way.

Paddle among one of the most picturesque lakes in northwest Florida, the Coastal Dune Lakes. Beyond the Gulf of Mexico, sandy lakes are nestled among sea grass-covered knolls. 15 lakes stretch along the 26 miles of coastline from Topsail Hill Preserve State Park to Rosemary Beach and are perfect spots to kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard.