We rented a paddle board and double kayak and had a fun time paddling Tavernier Creek and the Secret Cove. The rental staff were wonderful giving directions and advice and we headed off. There is a pod of 25 manatees in the area, but we were not lucky enough to see it. When we got to the Secret Cove, it is a narrow tunnel of mangroves that twists and turns. You need a positive attitude as you sit on the paddle board for most of it and at times I needed to lay down on my paddle board as we traversed the course. I found it fun and the open cove at the end was well worth it. I got to stand up and spend a good amount of time watching birds in the trees and many jellyfish in the cove.