Kayaking Daytona Beach: Riverfront Esplanade rentals

Dolphins and manatees show up regularly in these canals, not as a guarantee but as part of the place.

Kayak, paddle board or waterbike rental at Riverfront Esplanade Park in Daytona Beach, with equipment, life vest and paddle included. You choose single or two-person kayaks, and paddle the canals where dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and bald eagles are often spotted. Rentals run from one hour to a full day, and the location sits five minutes from Ocean Walk and most A1A hotels.

The experience

Riverfront Esplanade Park is five minutes from the main hotel strip, so you can rent a kayak or paddle board without a car or a long transfer. The operator stocks Three Brothers Boards (lighter, faster and more stable than standard rental equipment), and pairs each one with a life vest and paddle. You pick the setup: single-person kayak, two-person kayak, paddle board or waterbike, depending on what you want to do and who you're going with.

The canals themselves are the draw. Dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and bald eagles move through these waters regularly enough that the operator mentions them as part of the place, not as a rare sighting. You paddle at your own pace, no guide narrating, no fixed route. Just you on the water for as long as you booked, from an hour to a full day.

What’s included

• Kayak (single or two-person), paddle board or waterbike rental.
• life vest.
• paddle.
• access to Riverfront Esplanade Park canals.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

Book up toStart time

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Daytona Water Sports Rentals

Is this one for you?Pick the single-person kayak if you want to move fast and explore solo, or the two-person kayak if you're paddling with a partner and want to stay together. Paddle boards suit anyone who wants a different balance and stability, and waterbikes work if you prefer pedaling over paddling.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I rent a two-person kayak at Riverfront Esplanade Park?

Yes. The operator rents both single and two-person kayaks, so you can paddle solo or bring someone with you in the same boat.

What wildlife might I see paddling the Daytona Beach canals?

Dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and bald eagles are often spotted in Riverfront Esplanade Park. They are not guaranteed, but the operator lists them as regular sightings along the canals.

How long can I rent a kayak or paddle board for?

Rentals are available from one hour up to eight hours, so you can paddle for a quick morning session or spend most of the day on the water.

Is the rental location close to the hotels on A1A?

The rental spot sits five minutes from Ocean Walk, the Hilton and most A1A hotels, so you can walk or take a short ride from your accommodation.

What comes with the kayak or paddle board rental?

Each rental includes the kayak or paddle board, a life vest and a paddle. You bring nothing except your willingness to get on the water.