Nature Trails Kayaking LLC offers guided kayak tours and self-guided rentals near Corpus Christi, Mustang Island, and Padre Island, Texas, run by owner and kayak guide Carrie Meyer, who brings decades of local knowledge to every trip. Guests need no experience to paddle the wetlands, bays, and Texas Paddling Trails around North Beach — everything needed is included, and the crew delivers all gear right to the launch site.
Kayak Eco Tours (guided, 3 hours) lead guests along a scenic Texas Paddling Trail through marshes, bays, and wetlands around Mustang Island and Padre Island, spotting native wildlife along the way — dolphin sightings are a genuine highlight for many guests. Kayak Intro Tours (guided, 1 hour) offer a shorter introduction to kayaking in a protected bay near North Beach, ideal for total beginners. Kayak Rentals (self-guided, no guide) let guests paddle on their own at North Beach headquarters or Sunset Lake in Portland, with kayak, paddle, and life jacket all included.
The fleet of sit-on-top kayaks comes in a variety of sizes to fit everyone from small children to large adults, with certified guides teaching paddling skills and identifying local plants and animals along the way during guided tours. Guests are asked to bring a hat, sunglasses, water bottle, snack, and sturdy shoes.
Gift certificates are also available for anyone wanting to give the experience of exploring nature from a kayak.
For families and nature lovers near Corpus Christi/Mustang Island/Padre Island, Texas looking for a guided kayak eco tour, a short beginner-friendly intro tour, or a self-guided kayak rental, Nature Trails Kayaking offers a well-established, locally led operation.
