Shake a leg is a coconut grove staple!! We had a group visiting Miami and we took them for a boat ride to view Miami skyline from the water. Amazing!!!!! The captain and staff were very informative and brought us up to speed on history which was great. Shake a leg offers different activities and you should definitely check it out when you are in Coconut Grove read more

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Dear Shake A Leg, You are so near and dear to my heart, since my fiancée's disabled little cousin works here and takes lessons here. The opportunities you have provided her and the joy her little job brings her is like nothing else she knows in her life. For that, we are eternally grateful. Where else can a girl in a wheelchair learn how to sail?! It's just amazing. The sailing facility and boathouse are beautiful and located right on the water, next to Monty's in Coconut Grove. You offer sailing lessons for all ages, and in the summer there are camps for the kids. My fiancée and I have also attended a few of the charity family events that you have hosted here, in order to support the community, and they are always a blast!!! There are always tons of activities for the kids and the adults, lots of food, and information on the different disabilities. Just a spectacular organization and your motto is right on! Thank you for all that you do for the community. It is greatly appreciated!!! Keep up the good work! Much Love, SabrinaAnna* read more

Shake A Leg Miami - Boating Near Me - Coconut Grove, Florida

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We've loved Shake a Leg. Great facilities and staff Fun for the family - lots of activities read more

2 stars because the prices and customer service are terrible I saw this little shack while walking along the boardwalk near my hotel. Hmm.....I thought. Might be interesting. Paddle boarding? Kayaking? Ok, I'll take a little spin out in the Atlantic (as any tourist should assume is a safe thing to do). Well, I won't go into the effects of sticker shock I had but the prices weren't good. Probably scared a few people nearby when I gasped. Anyway, the prices really don't matter since there was never anyone to take my hard earned cash. Ridiculous !! Highly not recommended. 5 star location though..... read more

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Many already know Shake A Leg for the unparalleled work it does for the community - specifically for folks with physical challenges - but one thing I didn't realize is that Shake A Leg offers kayak rentals. Granted, renting a kayak for an hour pales in comparison to spending an afternoon in the liquid bay with avid and amateur sailors, but it's the little things that dot the weekend with fun and adventure. While I don't know much about the non-profit side of the SAL's business or how the sailing works, I can attest to the blast we had on a 2-person kayak with our pup in tow. For $20, we took the boat out for an hour and paddled over to the nearby island (I can't remember the name, but it's like the Grove's version of Monument Island). We (very slowly) zig zagged between anchored sailboats until we finally reached the sand. Had we packed a lunch, we could've even enjoyed an afternoon meal at the picnic tables. Meanwhile, Hank (the dog) took great pleasure roaming through the brush (there was a trail) and hiking up the ramp of the wooden gazebo. Now, we look forward to kayaking from Shake a Leg every weekend :) read more

"Moving beyond disabilities" is their slogan and they really live it... This excellent sailing club is more than just a great place to go sailing and meet incredible people. The club teaches sailing to anybody, kids and the ones that may need some special help. Whether you volunteer or just hang out to learn to sail, this place and people are it. Stay around afterwards at nearby Monty's or better Scotty's landing. There are also some special events right on site... I volunteered a few years back and will get back as a skipper soon. If you think about learning to sail or just like to volunteer on/near the water...give them a try! read more

Growing up in Miami, sad to say took me 27 years to check these folks out. For $25 a person, you can go out on a moonlight sail in the Bay. Your money goes to support the neat things they do for kids with disabilities and other issues. I am pretty sure you can also pay to learn to sail and other things... Great alternative. read more

An amazing Miami institution. Not only are they located in lovely Coconut Grove, but they specialize in helping underpriviledged and disabled folks learn to love and participate in water sports. The people there are amazing and dedicated to spreading the love of the sea to those who probably could never have that chance. Anyone can stop by and take advantage of their rentals - the money goes to their community outreach efforts. Seriously, you want to kayak anyway, why not have it help the community? I got involved through the Veterans Oceans Adventure program, which helps Disabled Veterans learn to sail, kayak, SCUBA; while transitioning to civilian life. If you are interested at all in learning to sail, or just want to help give back - check out Shake A Leg! read more

Mind you I am not really a fan of activities involving water (yes...it's true! a Miami-an that could care less about spending my days under the sun killing my skin) but this place is amazing. They are a non-profit organization that caters to both kids and adults with or without physical or mental challenges. They teach environmental classes, therapeutic swimming, sailing and kayaking among many other activities. I had the privilege to come here and do community service through my place of employment and even though it was hard labor I did it with all my heart because everyone that dedicates their time to those who come here totally deserve it. Make sure to check out their site and if you can or know someone who can benefit from their services let them know or if you want to get involved yourself give them a call or simply donate. Ahh.. the view from the third floor is pretty amazing! read more

Visited shake a leg for last two years. They were in partnership with Veterans Ocean Adventure and Veterans Administration. They also offer discounts to disabled veterans. Not five star because they did not train their volunteers to handle questions. Other than this, a potential five star volunteer organization. Safety is always prioritized, which makes me more comfortable with my mental and physical challenges. The diversity of highly qualified Captains is impressive. Classroom facilities and bathrooms up to par. read more

Whatever you do, do not send your children to their summer camp. Passed by a sand bar close to Coconut Grove, where I saw a lot of children and instructors hanging out. The student's were busy having fun, while all the 'instructors' were in the shade, listening to music. One of them was asleep. Don't know what would happen if one of the kids went under a boat while playing? read more

I can't say enough about this organization, they truly give back to the community and beyond. Check it out its right in the Grove next to Monty's. Stop by and go for a sail, learn more about them and you might be tempted to support them read more

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Met a very respectful young man yesterday name Quan he was wearing a yellow staff shirt . He help me get around and explain what shake a leg really means and stand for in his opinion. Which was very well put . I love everything about this place for the time i was there . Thank you Quan. read more

What a beautiful event was so good for the soul. We started of by kayaking or a boat ride to the private island for a clean. We meet Miguel Hernandez from Oceanvida he gave us some great tips on how we can do better for the environment and the damage that we are doing as a community by using plastics. We divided in groups of garbage and plastics after our clean pick we meet with Craig Kirk and Jennifer they are the owners of Shake a leg they took us on a mini boat trip around Vizcaya which was pretty cool. They told us about there organization that does some amazing things with children with disabilities they are a water sports center that empowers these children in many ways and also offer volunteer work if people are interested. Last but not least the food was hosted by Cheeseburger baby there menu is on my pics the burgers were delicious that were given out to all the yelpers that helped with the clean up. I will def. Will be coming back to rent out some kayaks and volunteer work soon. read more

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Paddles up, people! Hitting the water on beautiful Biscayne Bay is a fun, peaceful way to spend a day. Make a right out of the launch area and you can row your way down to The Barnacle. You'll pass through serene mangroves and islands. On the side of the islands closest to the shoreline, you'll find still water and a small marina. My favorite time to go is during low tide when a cool little sandbar opens up on the first island. You can dock there and lay out in the sun. During the week, yoga takes place around 6 pm on the third floor of the main building overlooking the water. They ask for a small donation. The moonlight rides are fabulous and the staff is friendly and professional. For the do-gooder in you, there are plenty of ways to volunteer and money you spend goes to help children with special needs. read more

After dining at Monty's and walking back to the parking lot we could hear music emanating from Shake A Leg. As we approached the building we thought it might have been coming from the loudspeakers on a nearby boat. We didn't know what to expect but we decided to follow our ears to the third floor, and it was good thing we did! Not only can you hear live performances from local musicians on the last Tuesday night of each month, but if you donate a few bucks you can grab a few beers from their coolers too! And if you want to show off your picking skills and jam a little in front of fellow musicians just bring your instrument with you and ask Dave to set you up. The format is similar to open mike. This is definitely an unexpected urban gem that only insiders know about as there were no more than 15 people in the venue and mostly musicians. They meet again on March 29th and we hope to be there! read more

A great place to learn sailing. I was even sailing around Vizcaya. So beautiful, and fun, and stress free. The instructors are quirky but great. I had a blast at this place and I can't wait to take the intermediate class. read more

Some of the finest people I have met. They helped make a wonderful young man and woman out of H & G and for whats it worth, I would volunteer if I could. read more

Shake a leg is Awesome its a great place to actually get away from reality i love the people who work there I go back for sure because its a place where dreams come true and boats launch read more

Exceptional organization that truly helps this world become a better place for all! Hats off to all who work and volunteer here to make a difference! read more

Wednesday Night Racing, every Wednesday until May 28th! Anyone can attend and join the race for $20. No special skills needed! Skippers are provided. Registration begins at 5, boats leave the dock at 6PM. Don't miss out! read more

We held a fishing tournament for our school at Shake a leg and the service was AMAZING. Juan and Craig were so attentive to everything we needed. The venue is beautiful and all the guests had nothing but wonderful things to say. Thanks again Shake a Leg Miami. read more

Came for the first time last Saturday and will definitely be coming back. The staff was really nice, and even picked up our bag from the dock when we forgot it, and put it away for us. The location is awesome, and three prices are really fair. You won't regret it if you come! read more