Paddle Board Rentals In St. Pete

● St. Petersburg, Florida

The home of paddle boarding in St. Pete.

Thousands of locals and visitors have grabbed a board from St. Pete SUP and pushed off into Tampa Bay. We built this shop around one idea: getting on the water should be simple, affordable, and yours to plan — not ours.

1,000s
Paddlers Served
Rate Match
On Every Full Day
Flexible
Pickup, Your Way
Coffee Pot Bayou · Weedon Island · Fort De Soto · Shell Key
Price

We match any rate in town.

Found a lower full-day price somewhere else in St. Pete? Tell us. We'll match it — no negotiating, no fine print. You shouldn't have to shop around to get a fair deal on the water.

Pickup

Flexible pickup, arranged around you.

We don't lock you into one storefront. Reach out and we'll figure out a pickup spot that actually works for where you're headed that day.

Trust

Local, and proud of it.

St. Pete SUP is run by people who paddle these waters every week. Thousands of renters have made us their go-to — from first-timers to regulars who never book anywhere else.

How it works

Three steps between you and the bay.

No storefront line, no confusing gear checklist. Just a quick conversation and a board headed your way.

01

Reach out

Email info@stpetesup.com or fill out our contact form. Tell us your date and where in St. Pete you'd like to launch.

02

Meet & gear up

We'll agree on a pickup spot and time that fits your plans. You'll leave with a board, paddle, pump, leash, fins, and a life jacket.

03

Paddle & explore

Take your board anywhere the county allows — mangrove trails, quiet bayous, or open Gulf water. Bring it back when you're done for the day.

Where to launch

St. Petersburg's best paddle boarding spots.

Because pickup is flexible, you get to pick the water. Here's where our renters head most.

Launch Spot
What to expect
Best for
Parking
Pets

Coffee Pot Bayou

Calm, protected water tucked into a residential bayou — the easiest paddle in town.
Flat water, waterfront homes, frequent dolphin sightings.
Beginners & families
Free
Allowed

Weedon Island Preserve

A marked mangrove trail system winding through protected estuary.
Shaded tunnels, marked trails, manatee & dolphin territory.
Mangrove exploring
Free
Not allowed

St. Pete Pier

Downtown skyline views with calm water right off the waterfront.
Open water, city backdrop, easy access from downtown.
Skyline views
Paid
Allowed

Shell Key Preserve

An undeveloped barrier island with clear, shallow water.
Turquoise shallows, white sand, birdlife and seagrass flats.
Wildlife & clear water
Free
Allowed

Fort De Soto Park

Calm coves, scenic mangroves, and some of Florida's top-rated beaches.
Wide beach access, sheltered paddling, easy for first-timers.
First-time paddlers
Free
Allowed

Treasure Island

Wide sandy beaches with a calmer Intracoastal side for paddling.
Open Gulf water on one side, sheltered water on the other.
Sunset paddles
Paid
Not allowed
Why paddlers pick us

Local roots. Fair prices. Real flexibility.

Complete gear, every rental

Board, paddle, hand pump, leash, fins, and a Coast Guard-approved life jacket — packed and ready to go.

No storefront restrictions

Because we don't tie you to one location, you launch closer to where you actually want to paddle.

Priced to beat the competition

We'll match any full-day rate you find in the St. Pete area — no exceptions, no hidden add-ons.

Built by locals, for the bay

We paddle these waters ourselves and steer renters toward the spots that actually deliver a great day.

Questions

Everything you need to know before you paddle.

Yes. If you find a lower full-day paddle board rental rate anywhere in the St. Petersburg area, let us know and we'll match it. We'd rather earn your business on service than win a race to the bottom on price.

Pickup is flexible. Once you reach out, we'll work with you to find a location that makes sense for both of us — often close to wherever you plan to launch that day.

Every rental includes a stand up paddle board, paddle, hand pump, leash, fins, and a Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Everything you need for a full day on the water is included.

Absolutely. Spots like Coffee Pot Bayou and Fort De Soto Park offer calm, protected water that's ideal if you've never paddle boarded before. We're happy to point you toward the right launch for your experience level.

Yes, multi-day rentals are available. Just mention it when you reach out and we'll work out the details and pricing with you directly.

Email info@stpetesup.com or visit our contact page to get started. We'll confirm your date, pickup location, and get you set up.

Your board is waiting. So is the bay.

Reach out today and let's find the paddle boarding spot that's right for you.