Paddle Me Happy SWFL offers kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals in Port Charlotte, Florida, passionate about helping paddlers of all experience levels find the perfect vessel for their next adventure — from seasoned pros to complete beginners. The fleet includes 15-20 single kayaks, 5 tandem kayaks, and 5 brand-new Blue Hawaiian stand-up paddleboards, all from trusted, high-quality brands.
A guide can be added to any rental for $25, offering dolphin tours at multiple local locations. The business emphasizes community and education, offering tours and events that connect paddlers with nature and with each other.
Following damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, the business is operating with some adjustments — the normal launch site at Port Charlotte Beach Park was temporarily closed, though the business remains open and able to accommodate paddlers quickly, with reservations recommended ahead of time; alternate launch sites are also available upon request.
Hours run daily 7am-7pm, with major holidays by appointment only.
For paddlers near Port Charlotte, Florida looking for a passionate, community-minded kayak or paddleboard rental with optional dolphin tour guiding, Paddle Me Happy SWFL offers a well-equipped operation, though recommend confirming current launch site availability directly given recent hurricane recovery.
