Boards are provide , but you are welcome to use your own . They even offer summer camps .
Other surf schools include Thompson Surf School , $ 65 for a private lesson and $ 45 per person for groups of three .
Jacksonville Surf and Paddle offers both surf and paddleboarding options with private and public surf instruction . Surf camps are ongoing during the summer .
In addition to paddleboarding and surfing , East Coast Boarding School holds lessons , summer camps and even kiteboarding sessions upon request .
Flagler County :
Tropical Kayaks has rentals and sales . If you ’ re interested in guided tours , check out Kayak Cafe . You ’ ll also find stand-up paddle and surf rentals at Citrus Surf Shop .
Volusia County :
GorillaShark Boards offers kayak rentals , while Odyssey Adventure Club conducts tours on request and supplies rentals for personal exploration . As a mobile enterprise , Odyssey Adventure Club will meet you at your preferred location and provide the equipment . Local recommended areas to paddle through include Sanchez Creek , Mosquito Lagoon , Ocklawaha , as well as local springs .
Ponce Inlet Watersports covers a variety of water activities . From dolphin boat tours and fishing charters to kayak rentals and sailing adventures , even parasailing , there is something for everybody to enjoy .
Beach Days
Skip the boat and just frolic in the serene sand . Watch the sunrise or splash in the sea . Family-friendly beaches abound on the Florida shoreline , many with fishing access . You might spot a dolphin pod along the horizon . Certain coastal destinations offer drive-on access for a fee . Consult with local county regulations for pricing and restrictions .
Duval / St . Johns Counties : Jacksonville , Atlantic / Neptune , Ponte Vedra , Mickler , Vilano , Anastasia State Park , St . Augustine , North Beach , Crescent Beach .
Flagler County : Washington Oaks Gardens , Flagler Beach Municipal Pier , Varn Park ( pet friendly ), River to Sea Preserve , Jungle Hut Road Park , Mala Compra Road Beachfront Park ( pet friendly ), Flagler Beach , Flagler Beach South ( pet friendly ). More Information at Visit Flagler .
Volusia County : Ormond Beach , Ponce Inlet , Disappearing Island Ponce Inlet , Wilbur-by-the-Sea Beach , Mary McLeod Bethune Beach , Cocoa Beach , New Smyrna Beach , Daytona Beach , Matanzas Beach , Playalinda Beach , Dunlawton Beach , Lighthouse Point Park , Sunny Sands .
Other Adventures
Animal Excursions : See some crazy critters at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens , or admire the stealth beasts at the Alligator Farm--which has the most species of reptiles in one place in the country . Or travel to the Everglades to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat .
Watch the cats prowl at Catty Shack Ranch . Head west to the Orlando Aquarium for some dazzling aquatic life and make a stop at the Central Florida Zoo . Take in all the dolphin ’ s glory at Marineland , with their spectacular ocean views .
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