Get Outside
Outdoor Fun Awaits on Land or Sea
Nature lovers , outdoor enthusiasts and sports seekers will feel at home on Florida ’ s Historic Coast . Whether it ’ s fishing , hiking through state parks and coastal areas , exploring the waterways by kayak or stand-up paddleboard , biking or surfing , there are plenty of eco-excursions in St . Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach .
REEL ADVENTURES
With a fish-filled ocean and dozens of rivers and creeks , Florida ’ s Historic Coast attracts anglers year after year . Off the coast of St . Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach , in the deep Atlantic waters , avid anglers pursue the “ silver kings of sportfish ”— tarpon . You can also reel in sea bass , vermillion snapper , amberjack and cobia . No one goes trolling better than Fishardy Charters , Bella Mar Charters , Sea Love Charters and Drum Man Charters . These professional guides know all the hot spots and can get you there and back .
No boat ? No problem . Extending 687 feet into the Atlantic , the St . Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier is ideal for out-of- state fishermen because a Florida fishing license is included for the day with the $ 6 admission .
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KAYAK OR SUP IT UP !
Get an up-close look at dolphins and other marine life with a guided kayak or stand-up paddleboard ( SUP ) tour . With miles of protected water with current and tidal flow , even hard-to-please paddlers will find this to be a SUP- and kayak-friendly destination .
St . Augustine Eco Tours , Ripple Effect Ecotours , Earth Kinship , and GeoTrippin Adventure offer guided tours through the area ’ s pristine waterways . Venture out at sunset to see the bioluminescence after the sun goes down !
TAKE A WATER TOUR
There ’ s no better way to see Florida ’ s Historic Coast than from the water with plenty of fun in the sun during the day , followed by twinkling sunset cruises at dusk .
Our seasoned boat tour companies offer many unique experiences including dolphin sightseeing tours , eco and history tours , sunset cruises , holiday Nights of Lights tours and more . From Red Boat , Adventure Boat and Sea Serpent Tours , to Old Town Cycle Cruise , Cruisin ’ Tikis and more , there ’ s plenty of water adventures for all !
Bioluminescence tour on Guana Lake
THE YARDS GOLF & PICKLEBALL
As people look for healthy ways to socialize outdoors , pickleball and golf provide great options . The Yards in Ponte Vedra Beach , the area ’ s newest outdoor sports venue , offers 12 pickleball courts plus a 12-hole Arnold Palmer designed golf course .
HIKE A TRAIL
Set off on foot along marked trails in the area ’ s state parks , coastal hammocks and salt marshes . You ’ ll see plenty of wildlife and native plants at Washington Oaks Gardens , Fort Mose , Anastasia and Faver-Dykes State Parks and the GTM Research Reserve .
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