Things to do · Paddle
Kayak & Paddleboard in Panama City Beach
Flat water on the Grand Lagoon and St. Andrews side, even when the Gulf is rough. Rent by the hour, no experience needed.
When to book
Rarely sells out; book the same day if you like. The exception is Week 3 mornings.
What it costs
By the hour or half day; the cheapest activity on this site.
- Mornings are glass; afternoons get breezy
- Stay on the lagoon side — the Gulf is for boards with experience
- Life jackets provided and required
- Great red-flag-day activity
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Kayak & Paddleboard Rental
Flat water on the lagoon side even when the Gulf is rough. Rent by the hour or half day.
Shell Island Shuttle
Round-trip boat to the undeveloped barrier island everyone should see once. Two to three hours, all ages.
Sample listings for layout. Live inventory and prices from cool2do appear here at launch.
Questions
Never paddled before? Rentals include a quick lesson; the lagoon is forgiving.
Can we paddle to Shell Island? Experienced paddlers do; for most groups, take the shuttle and rent on the island side.
What if it's windy? Lagoon rentals run in most conditions short of lightning.