See the City From the Water — Paddle Your Way Through State Parks or Along the Beach.
Nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and sportsmen will find much to appreciate on Florida’s Historic Coast. Get up close to dolphins and enjoy exploring the water onboard kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboards, surfboards or sailboats
With miles of protected water, and current and tidal flow to help in any direction, even the most hard-to-please paddlers will find St. Augustine one of the most kayak-friendly destinations in the United States.
There are countless ways to explore the natural beauty of St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach—from serene paddles to thrilling eco-adventures. Discover marine life up close with St. Augustine Eco Tours or glide across the water on a paddleboard from Anastasia Watersports. For an immersive experience, Earth Kinship offers guided kayak trips, nature hikes, and overnight adventures that highlight Old Florida’s wild side.
Experience the magic of bioluminescence with GeoTrippin’ Adventure Company, or try a clear kayak adventure with Get Up & Go Kayaking – St. Augustine for a unique view beneath the surface. Want to captain your own day on the water? Gone2Sea Boat Rentals offers customizable boat rentals to explore at your own pace.Along with the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal, the waters that surround Florida’s Historic Coast are part of the 60,000-acre Guana, Tolomato, Matanzas National Estuary Research Reserve—referred to by locals as the GTM. This estuary stretches from Ponte Vedra Beach south to Marineland and contains extensive salt marshes, oyster beds and maritime hammocks.
Sea Serpent Tours offers extraordinary wildlife viewing opportunities along the St. Johns River. If Mother Nature cooperates, you'll spot alligators, osprey, egrets, and other wading birds while paddling or riding one of Sea Serpent's hydro-bikes! Additionally, experience Deep Creek with special kayaking tours by Deep Creek Paddles. Explore the flora and fauna, and learn about the history of Deep Creek, located in the southwestern corridor of Florida's Historic Coast in Hastings.