Bill Jackson's Shop for Adventure • instruction and excursions (no kayak rentals), 501 U.S. 19 North, Pinellas Park; 1-727-576-4169 and billjacksons.com

Osprey Bay Kayaks • 160 North Belcher Road, Clearwater; 1-727-524-9670 and ospreybay.com

Sweetwater Kayaks • 13060 Gandy Boulevard, St. Petersburg; 1-727-570-4844 and sweetwaterkayaks.com

Top Water Kayaks (Fort De Soto) • 3500 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde; 1-727-864-1991

Canoe Country Outfitters • 6493 54th Avenue North, St. Petersburg; 1-727-545-4554 and canoecountryfl.com

Caladesi Café • Caladesi Island; 1-727-443-4369 (kayaks and canoes are rented on a first-come, first-served basis)