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Oleta River Outdoor Center

Overview: Oleta River Outdoor Center is rated 4.6/5 from 1381 Google reviews. This canoe and kayak rental service offers a fun kayaking experience through mangroves and to Raccoon Island, where visitors can swim and feed raccoons. Crowd: Reviews describe a friendly crowd of owners and dogs.

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4.6Google rating

1,381reviews

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4.6(1,381 reviews)

People say this canoe and kayak rental service offers a fun kayaking experience through mangroves and to Raccoon Island, where visitors can swim and feed raccoons. They highlight the fair prices, nice equipment, and the beautiful scenery and waterways. They also like the friendly and helpful staff.

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quieter off-peak visits

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Address3400 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach, FL 33160, USA

Phone(786) 274-7945

City pageNorth Miami

Imported fromNorth Miami Beach, FL, North Miami, FL

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Dana Richarda month ago

Oleta River State Park is an absolute gem for anyone who loves the outdoors! I went kayaking and had an amazing time navigating the calm waters surrounded by lush mangroves and beautiful wildlife. The launch area is convenient, the waterways are well-maintained, and the natural scenery is stunning. Whether you’re looking for kayaking, paddleboarding, or hiking, Oleta Park offers a peaceful escape right in Miami. Highly recommend it for a fun, active, and scenic outdoor adventure!

Lukey B3 months ago

This place was great. We rented two tandem kayaks to explore the mangroves and Sandspur Island, and it was awesome. Staff were all helpful and friendly. The equipment was in good shape, and they took good care of us. It was peaceful to paddle through the mangroves and then super cool to see the raccoons on Sandspur. We also hiked around a bit and that was fun too. We could definitely spend another day or two at the beach or just exploring other areas.

Herberth Aguilar3 months ago

A perfect birthday celebration on the water! We had an amazing time at the Oleta River Outdoor Center celebrating my nephew's birthday! We rented three tandem kayaks for our group, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. The staff was helpful in getting us set up with the equipment, and the kayaks were in great condition. Paddling through the mangroves was such a fun and unique way to celebrate. It was a great bonding experience for the family and my nephew loved it. If you are looking for a fun outdoor activity for a group, I highly recommend this place!

Sasha Yorks6 months ago

Our experience was amazing! I came here YEARS ago and finally got to come back yesterday to a super fun and exciting experience. The workers were all very helpful, respectful, knowledgeable, and kind! I found the price for tandem kayaking to be EXTREMELY worth it!! 10/10 experience and I will definitely be coming back, especially to try something new!

Jennifer Rudina month ago

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our kayaking experience here! We got to explore quiet mangrove channels and even discovered a beautiful hidden beach along the way. It felt peaceful and immersive — such a great escape from the city. We’ll definitely be back to try more activities. Highly recommend!

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Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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