Our Monthly Full Moon and Half Moon Kayak/SUP Tours are the perfect opportunity to venture out with friends and family. Under the light of the moon and with lighted kayaks and waterways, our Tour Guides will lead you through the peaceful mangrove trails out into the calm waters of the Intracoastal waterway and across to Sandspur Island, one of Oleta River State park's hidden treasures. You will then paddle to our private beach cove, magically set up with campfires, tiki torches, beach chairs, refreshments, and games, where you will enjoy S'mores and make lasting memories
Your paddling adventure begins inside the Oleta River State Park, nestled on the northernmost portion of Biscayne Bay. Your Guide will provide insight into local history while pointing out the multitude of animals that reside inside the park's borders. Expect to take a break in the middle of the Tour. We may visit destinations like Sandspur Island and Oleta's own Beach Cove! Tour varies depending on season and tides. Pet friendly, cooler friendly, child friendly! (Snacks are not complimentary but available for purchase at the Outdoor center).
Choose from a kayak or paddle board for our Friday evening Sunset Tours at Oleta River State Park. We launch from the Outdoor Center, paddling the calm waters of the Intracoastal waterway, chasing the sun before stopping at the island or beach area (depending on the weather) to watch the sunset.
Top recommended class for first-timers! Want to learn how to Paddle Board? You don't even start off standing! We begin with a 10-minute on-land lesson, including the anatomy of the Board, how to stand, and how to paddle. Learn how to properly mount and launch your Board, followed by slowly coming to the upright standing position. Come experience the high quality of attention and professional instruction that we provide. We emphasize safety, fun, and learning while enjoying SUP paddle boarding.
Nice place, easy to arrive and very friendly staff, I got to meet Tony, the manager of the kayaking place and was very nice getting to know him and to have the kayaking experience, unfortunately the weather forces us to go back after about an hour but, it was worth and best part they charge when you’re back so you don’t have to pre pay for time that maybe you’re not going to be there or either way if you got to extend the experience you don’t have to do 2 times the same process. Hope to be back next time in Miami.
It is a very beautiful, fun place, you can do different outdoor activities, the place is wonderful to spend a different day.
Awesome mountain biking trails for this area. I really didn’t think id find anything decent but I had a great time and the rest of the park is also gorgeous and a vibe!
What an amazing time we had. From the staff at the desks to the kayaking it was awesome. We got to see 3 manatee on our way to Raccoon Island which was an added bonus. Even we got to the island we didn’t see any raccoons but it was noisy. We walked into the island a little bit and we had 5 come up to us and we fed them. One actually stole my bag of treats and took out his own treat and left the bag. Later on we were in the water and turned around and one of the little guys from earlier was going through our kayak looking for more food lol. It is really an awesome time. Great for kids and family.
My husband and I rented single kayaks for enjoying a paddle in the park and to sand spur island to meet the friendly raccoons. It did not disappoint. The paddle is a definite workout especially across the bay but worth every drop of sweat to meet the friendly masked bandits. They loved the red grapes and bananas (they seemed the favorites). The paddle back to the launch wasn’t near as bad. The staff was very friendly and super helpful with all my questions, not to mention amazing customer service. 10/10 would recommend to anyone wanting a fun paddle in the Miami area.
Oleta River Outdoor Center and State Park is a refreshing little piece of quiet nature nestled in the middle of concrete chaos. The staff are friendly, kind and accommodating. Our entire kayakiing experience from start to finish was enjoyable. Honestly, the patient staff members were awesome!
A friend and I did the two hour long kayaking tour and it was a great activity to spend a beautiful morning on the water. Our tour guide was very informative and fun and showed her love and passion for nature. I will definitely come back next time I'm in town to try paddle boarding!
4.7 Rating
Situated along the scenic Oleta River and Biscayne Bay, Oleta River State Park offers its visitors the perfect setting for doing everything from kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding or mountain biking to a wonderful relaxing meal and refreshing drink. It is indeed an incredibly rare opportunity to Get Away from It ALL in the Middle of It ALL!
Nice place, easy to arrive and very friendly staff, I got to meet Tony, the manager of the kayaking place and was very nice getting to know him and to have the kayaking experience, unfortunately the weather forces us to go back after about an hour but, it was worth and best part they charge when you’re back so you don’t have to pre pay for time that maybe you’re not going to be there or either way if you got to extend the experience you don’t have to do 2 times the same process. Hope to be back next time in Miami.
It is a very beautiful, fun place, you can do different outdoor activities, the place is wonderful to spend a different day.
Awesome mountain biking trails for this area. I really didn’t think id find anything decent but I had a great time and the rest of the park is also gorgeous and a vibe!
What an amazing time we had. From the staff at the desks to the kayaking it was awesome. We got to see 3 manatee on our way to Raccoon Island which was an added bonus. Even we got to the island we didn’t see any raccoons but it was noisy. We walked into the island a little bit and we had 5 come up to us and we fed them. One actually stole my bag of treats and took out his own treat and left the bag. Later on we were in the water and turned around and one of the little guys from earlier was going through our kayak looking for more food lol. It is really an awesome time. Great for kids and family.
My husband and I rented single kayaks for enjoying a paddle in the park and to sand spur island to meet the friendly raccoons. It did not disappoint. The paddle is a definite workout especially across the bay but worth every drop of sweat to meet the friendly masked bandits. They loved the red grapes and bananas (they seemed the favorites). The paddle back to the launch wasn’t near as bad. The staff was very friendly and super helpful with all my questions, not to mention amazing customer service. 10/10 would recommend to anyone wanting a fun paddle in the Miami area.
Oleta River Outdoor Center and State Park is a refreshing little piece of quiet nature nestled in the middle of concrete chaos. The staff are friendly, kind and accommodating. Our entire kayakiing experience from start to finish was enjoyable. Honestly, the patient staff members were awesome!
A friend and I did the two hour long kayaking tour and it was a great activity to spend a beautiful morning on the water. Our tour guide was very informative and fun and showed her love and passion for nature. I will definitely come back next time I'm in town to try paddle boarding!