The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in St. Augustine, Florida (FL)

September 27, 2021 Christa Meece

Saint Augustine is a luxurious, romantic vacation spot—you’ll find classic hotels and intimate restaurants. Those can be a dime a dozen, though. What sets Saint Augustine apart is its history—it’s the oldest European settlement in the U.S. And nowhere else in the world can you taste the waters of the Fountain of Youth Archeological Park (where Ponce de Leon may have landed). Who knows, if you vacation here, maybe you won’t need that Botox!
Restaurants in St. Augustine

1. St. Augustine Surf School

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5.0 based on 171 reviews

St. Augustine Surf School

St. Augustine Surf School wants to show you the joy of surfing. We are professional, CPR certified Surf Coaches. Learn to surf in the nations oldest city. Bring the whole family if you like!

2. Native Sun Tours

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5.0 based on 61 reviews

Native Sun Tours

Native Sun Tours brings you to the heart of The Nature Coast on Florida`s beautiful Gulf Coast. Located on the Homosassa River, We`re convenient to all of Central Florida, including the Tampa Bay area, Orlando, Ocal and more.

3. Pit Surf Shop - Surf Camp/Lessons

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5.0 based on 161 reviews

Pit Surf Shop - Surf Camp/Lessons

PIT Surf Shop Surf Camp and Lessons located in the ocean block of St Augustine beach. Grab your board and walk to the ocean. Private surf lessons any day of the year, Surf Camps in the summer months every week. CPR Certified Instructors. 4:1 Student to Instructor Ratio for Camps.

4. Schooner Freedom

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5.0 based on 483 reviews

Schooner Freedom

Our family invites you to enjoy the historic seaport of Saint Augustine, Florida on board the 76 foot tall ship Schooner Freedom. We have been sailing the water of historic St Augustine since 2001. Come hoist a sail, look for wildlife, and enjoy the beauty of our tranquil waters. Setting sail daily for Day Sails, Sunset Sails, Moonlight Sails, and Full Moon Sails. Call for departure times and schedule. We are available for private charters-Weddings - Bereavements - Groups Events-Anniversaries - Corporate Outings - School Trips

5. St. Augustine ECO Tours

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5.0 based on 855 reviews

St. Augustine ECO Tours

Explore St. Augustine! St. Augustine ECO Tours offers guided Kayak, Catamaran & Boat tours of the beautiful marshes & waterways surrounding St. Augustine, Florida. Join our passionate naturalists on an excursion of your choice. The dolphin & nature boat tour is the most popular and covers the most distance. Listen to dolphins with underwater microphones and get the best photos of your trip. Kayak, Boat & Catamaran sailing trips available daily by reservation. Let’s GO!

6. Ripple Effect Ecotours

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Ripple Effect Ecotours

Ripple Effect Ecotours, St. Augustine's most ethical and sustainable ecotour company, is a dedicated environmental outfitter offering eco-educational kayaking and vegetable oil-powered boat tours that explore the most remote and natural waterways surrounding St. Augustine, FL. Get way off the beaten path and explore the far reaches of the 73,000+ acre GTM Research Reserve, most of which is only accessible by kayak or with our highly specialized and sustainable eco-explorer boat. Ripple Effect fosters unique partnerships with the Friends of the GTM Research Reserve, the University of Florida Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience and the Marineland Dolphin Adventure. Proceeds from the ecotours benefit the education, stewardship, and conservation initiatives of our non-profit partners. Have a relaxing and educational time on the water and help support a great cause. All you need to do is make a reservation and Ripple Effect will take care of the rest!

7. St. Augustine Parasail

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5.0 based on 83 reviews

St. Augustine Parasail

Come experience spectacular views of historic St. Augustine as you soar above the Atlantic Ocean. Take off and land directly from our Coast Guard certified parasail boats while you keep an eye out for dolphins and sea turtles!

8. Red Boat Water Tours

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Red Boat Water Tours

Captain Tony & Miss Jennifer Palesotti are owners & co-founders of Red Boat Water Tours, LLC, St Augustine's , providers of Dolphin Tours, Sunset Cruises, , Family Outings, Birthday Parties, Beach Cruises, Photo Cruises, Weddings and anything else you’d like to do on the water, aboard our 45' Trident pontoon, the White Pelican.

9. St. Augustine Boat Tours

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St. Augustine Boat Tours

We will take you on the Matanzas waterway to view the nations oldest city from a different perspective.

10. Yacht of Fun

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Yacht of Fun

"Yacht Of Fun" is a charter boat launching in St. Augustine or Palatka, Florida that is simply A LOT OF FUN! Captain Mike Fitzpatrick will take you out on his 23 foot Hurricane deck boat with plenty of seating and shade for up to six guests where you will spend the day doing what YOU like to do! Cruise and sightsee, anchor to swim, play on the sandbars and beaches, catch many kinds of fish, bring your own picnic or enjoy dining at a waterfront restaurant. The rate is $450 per day including Captain Mike for unlimited hours between dawn to dusk! Gratuity is optional, but is appreciated.

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