About Kayaks River Rentals

About Kayaks River Rentals puts paddlers directly onto the St. Sebastian River, a waterway the company describes as one of Florida’s last remaining natural and undeveloped rivers. Rather than trying to be everything to everyone, this small outfitter focuses on one job: getting kayaks and canoes into the water at two put in points along the river so visitors can explore at their own pace. The main launch sits at Dale Wimbrow Park, just off Airport Drive West, where paddlers can choose a flexible route that heads upriver or explores the quieter coves along the bank. From there the St. Sebastian Preserve blue trail opens up, winding through cypress lined banks that feel a world away from the busier stretches of the Indian River Lagoon just a few miles east.

A second launch option starts at the Sebastian Canoe Launch on the South Prong, a narrower and more scenic stretch of river that the outfitter will shuttle equipment to for a twenty dollar delivery fee. Because this route runs point to point rather than out and back, paddlers need two vehicles staged at each end or a rideshare arranged for the return trip, which is worth planning ahead of time. The company keeps its hours straightforward: Monday through Friday from nine in the morning until five thirty in the evening, Saturday nine to five, and Sunday ten to four. Last launch times are set earlier than closing, at two in the afternoon Monday through Saturday and noon on Sunday from Dale Wimbrow Park, with slightly earlier cutoffs from the Sebastian Canoe Launch, so calling ahead to confirm timing is a smart move before driving out.

What draws people back to this stretch of water is the wildlife rather than any manufactured attraction. Paddlers regularly spot wading birds working the shallows, manatees drifting through the deeper channels, turtles sunning on fallen logs, and mullet scattering ahead of the bow. Because the St. Sebastian River sits protected within the St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, development along its banks is limited, which is exactly why the water stays this clear and the wildlife stays this visible. About Kayaks markets itself as the only kayak rental service operating directly on this particular river, a distinction that sets it apart from the larger lagoon focused outfitters closer to town.

For anyone new to the area, this is a good option for a half day outing that does not require owning or hauling your own boat. The staff can point newer paddlers toward the calmer Wimbrow Park loop while sending more confident paddlers toward the longer South Prong route. Families with kids in tow tend to gravitate toward the shorter loop close to the park, where restrooms and parking are close at hand if anyone needs a break. The business maintains an active presence on Facebook and Instagram, where staff post current river conditions, wildlife sightings, and seasonal updates that are worth checking before a visit.

Located at 25 Airport Drive West in Sebastian, the launch point is easy to find just across from Wimbrow Park itself. Whether you are a local looking for a new stretch of water to explore or a visitor hoping to see the quieter side of the Indian River Lagoon watershed, About Kayaks River Rentals offers a straightforward way to get out on the St. Sebastian River without any of the hassle of transporting your own equipment.