This place is great. It's the best thing about central Florida. Sherry and Tom and their staff are really friendly and helpful. Call ahead in the morning and they will let you know if the weather is right. We've been going there for years whenever we're in the area. It's really the only place near Gainesville that has warm calm ocean waters. Each island has its own different kind of beach, flora and fauna. We usually rent for 2-3 hours and have a great time. Cedar Key has a microclimate, that is usually sunnier than inland, so when it's dreary in Central Florida, you can pretend to be in the Carribean at Cedar Key on one of the islands, usually with no one else around. You feel like you're on a desert isle in the middle...
Read moreMy friend and I recently came across Tom Liebert/Kayak Cedar Keys while visiting this beautiful part of Florida. We had no intentions of kayaking. But Tom was so informative, accommodating and made us a wonderful offer for a 2 hour rental on a touring kayak. Just perfect for our needs. One of the key highlights of our trip. Tom made it possible. Thank...
Read moreIf you are looking to paddle around Cedar Key, this is the spot to do it from. The owner is extremely knowledgeable and a great guy to talk to. We have rented a number of times and eventually purchased a used kayak from these guys - we love it. We recommend rentals to all of our friends who visit Cedar Key. If you want to go early, call ahead and they will...
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