Sunset Kayak & Paddleboared Rental (Marathon, FL)

Skill Level:  Beginner

Length: 2 Hour or less rental duration
Rental Length:  2 Hours  or less before Sunset

Location:  Marathon, Fl

Address:  1240 overseas Hwy.  Marathon, FL 33050 (behind 7 mile grill)

Google map link:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/saLP9dLXxg1jbREP7

Enjoy a relaxed sunset kayak and paddleboard rental in one of the best evening paddling spots in the Florida Keys. This easy bayside route launches right behind the 7 Mile Grill, next to the Seven Mile Bridge on the Marathon side, and is the only rental location where sunset paddling is possible.

Rentals launch two hours before sunset, giving you plenty of time to explore calm, shallow water that is clear and full of marine life. From the launch it is only about a half mile paddle to Fanny Key. You cannot land on the island, but you can paddle around it and enjoy wide open views to the west, making it a perfect place to watch the sunset over the water. Stingrays, fish, turtles, and birds are commonly seen feeding in the flats along the way.

The paddle to the island and back is about one mile round trip and can take as little as twenty minutes at an easy pace. That means there is no rush. You can take your time, drift, explore, and enjoy how the light and colors change as the sun drops closer to the horizon.

Guests must return within 15 minutes after the sun drops below horizon

This is our shortest and easiest rental, perfect for beginners, families, and anyone looking for a calm, low effort way to experience a Florida Keys sunset from the water. This experience is offered at this location only, since our other rental areas close at sunset and do not allow enough time to safely enjoy the evening.

No rushing
No stress
Just still water, warm light, and one of the best sunsets in Marathon Florida