Top St Augustine Outdoor Activities

Enjoy a private kayaking adventure in St. Augustine and spot incredible local wildlife. As you paddle through the waterways led by your guide, look for dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, bald eagles, and more. Stop on a beach for natural beauty and more wildlife like conchs and starfish. Learn about St. Augustine history and wildlife along the way on this memorable experience.

Explore the freshwater tributaries along the scenic St. Johns River on a thrilling airboat ride that skims through a maze of shallow waterways. Watch for alligators, manatees, birds, and snakes as you speed through the watery Florida landscape, and learn the story of an infamous pirate ship that sank in the St. Johns River. This St. Johns River airboat tour includes personal headsets, so you won't miss a word of the captain's fun and informative commentary.

Experience St. Augustine at golden hour on a sunset boat tour that combines waterfront views with light historical commentary. Cruising along the city’s shoreline offers a clear vantage point of notable landmarks while avoiding downtown traffic and crowds. The relaxed pace makes it easy to enjoy changing sky colors and local wildlife activity, creating a calm way to end the day on the water.

Cruise into the sunset on St. Augustine’s sole all-inclusive sunset sail with unlimited beer, wine, and margaritas (non-alcoholic options available) on a luxurious catamaran. As you sip your drink and enjoy complimentary snacks, live music will accompany the colorful setting sun on the water, for an unforgettable night. See the historic city and its landmarks bathed in beautiful colors from the water.

This boat tour takes you onto the waters of St. Augustine in search of pods of bottlenose dolphins. As you explore, learn about local history and dolphins' biology and behavior from the expert crew, who know just where to find these mammals as well as other marine life such as turtles, manatee, osprey, and pelicans.

Discover a new perspective on St. Augustine—and enjoy a relaxing trip out on the water—on this sightseeing boat tour. Pick from multiple start times, head to the marina, and hop aboard. See highlights like the Bridge of Lions, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, and National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, and learn the stories behind the sights from your captain’s narration.

Get close to the unique wildlife living just off the shores of St. Augustine during this on-water adventure tour. Choose between a kayak or a paddle board, slip on a life vest, and head out onto the water with a guide. As you paddle around the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Anastasia State Park, you may encounter dolphins, sea turtles, and the West Indian manatee.

Parasailing in St. Augustine is unique because it combines thrilling ocean views with the rich history of America's oldest city. As you soar above the Atlantic, you may spot iconic landmarks like the Castillo de San Marcos and the Bridge of Lions, blending centuries-old charm with coastal beauty. The waters below are alive with dolphins, sea turtles, and even manatees, adding a wildlife-spotting bonus to your adventure. Calm breezes and clear skies make for ideal flying conditions, and the laid-back, friendly vibe of local tour operators ensures a relaxed, memorable experience. It's the perfect mix of history, nature, and adrenaline—all in one flight.

Take your knowledge of St. Augustine’s history to a supernatural level on this small group guided ghost tour. Instead of walking, hop on a golf cart with an expert guide to visit paranormal sites like Flagler College and the Castillo de San Marcos. The tour offers audio and written guides in multiple languages, making the dark history accessible to more visitors.

There is nowhere in the area to do this! We are the ONLY tour that gives you and your group the opportunity to ride on the sandy beaches of St. Augustine. We also provide you with video footage of your ride at no additional cost! The combination of accessibility, all-terrain capabilities, scenic beauty, historical significance, and touristic appeal makes the experience of riding electric boards on St. Augustine Beach truly unique. It provides riders with an exceptional and memorable way to explore the beach while enjoying the beauty and cultural richness of the area.

Experience St. Augustine from the water on a sightseeing cruise that combines local wildlife viewing with views of the city’s historic waterfront. Traveling by boat allows you to see key landmarks from a different perspective while avoiding crowded streets and walking routes. This relaxed cruise offers a steady pace and open views, making it an easy way to enjoy both nature and history in one outing.

St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights festival is among the historic city’s most celebrated events—but you can only get partial views while walking with the crowds on land. This evening boat tour makes the most of the scene, catching the lights and their twinkling reflections on the waterfront. And with a guide onboard, you’ll get fascinating insights you wouldn’t find on your own.

Cruise St. Augustine’s intracoastal waterway at sunset on this BYOB boat trip. Admire sights including the Bridge of Lions from the water at the most scenic time of day—sundown. Watch for dolphins and other marine life in the wild, hear tales about the city you may otherwise miss, and enjoy your preferred drinks as you sail and sightsee.

Sail along St. Augustine’s picturesque coastline—and indulge in a number of generous wine samples—during this two-in-one tour. Make your own way to the dock, hop aboard the pontoon boat, and get comfortable: as you set off, you’ll see landmarks like the Castillo de San Marcos, the Bridge of Lions, and more. You’ll also taste six different wines, and will have access to the on-board bar.

Beat the crowds with small groups & great guides! A Master Coast Guard Captain & Marine Naturalist will bring the surroundings to life with detailed explanations of Dolphins, Manatees, Sea Turtles, rare birds and even sharks and rays. Our boats are fast and fun and offer sun coverage when needed. We keep you cool, cover a lot of ground and give our clients the most expansive view and experience of the waters surrounding St. Augustine Our most popular one and a half hour trip explores the rivers and creeks surrounding St. Augustine and combines dolphin and bird watching with marine ecology, historic sights, and an amazing boat ride. This trip is guaranteed to excite and educate guests of all ages- Our goal for over 20 years is to provide awesome experiences for everyone who wants to get out on the water.

Sail through the historic harbors near Vilano Beach, as we seek out some of Saint Augustine’s most charming residents, the local dolphin population. We’ll view local bottle-nose dolphins as they frolic, feed, and engage in their natural behaviors. Guests will enjoy unobstructed views of the nation’s oldest city from the perfect vantage point, on the water. Our state-of-the-art catamaran provides 360-degree views, as guests enjoy complimentary sodas, water, beer and wine. This adventure is perfect for cosmopolitans and nature enthusiasts alike, seamlessly blending the historical allure of Saint Augustine with mother nature’s natural wonders.

This relaxing cruise is great for nature lovers, families, or those who simply enjoy being out on the water. Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway—an inland waterway that runs parallel to the coastline—for a calm ride exploring St. Augustine’s estuaries. Keep your eyes peeled for marine life such as dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, pelicans, osprey, and spoonbill. Along the way, you’ll spot landmarks including the Bridge of Lions, Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine Lighthouse, and more.

Learn more about one of the oldest cities in the US while enjoying a frightfully good time on a family-friendly ghost tour of St. Augustine. Combine visits to spooky sites with light-hearted fun and spine-tingling tales. Your costumed guide takes you to cemeteries, the ground of the Old Fort, and other haunted locations to discover the little-known legends that you wouldn’t learn any other way.

Explore St. Augustine’s historic districts on a small-group tour designed to provide clear historical context without extensive walking. Traveling by low-speed vehicle, cover key landmarks efficiently while hearing structured commentary through a premium sound system. With pickup included and a maximum of seven guests, this tour offers a more personalized way to understand the city’s layered history in a compact timeframe.

Enjoy a comfortable and flexible way to explore the best of St. Augustine on this narrated Old Town trolley tour. See dozens of points of interest, such as the Old Jail, Flagler College, and Spanish colonial neighborhoods. Along the way, discover more about America’s oldest city, founded in 1565, from your conductor, and listen as they share in-depth narration about St. Augustine's history.

Explore the darker side of St. Augustine on a golf cart ghost tour that combines historic storytelling with modern comfort. Travel between haunted locations efficiently in a low-speed vehicle equipped with immersive lighting and sound. Cover more ground than walking tours while your guide shares documented history and reported encounters, offering a deeper and more atmospheric look at the city’s supernatural past.

Make the most of your day in St Augustine and save money in the process with a package that includes admission to three historic attractions plus a hop-on hop-off trolley tour of the city. Visit the Old Jail, the St Augustine History Museum and the Oldest Store Museum Experience, plus dozens of other points of interest among the city’s top attractions.

Investigate the haunted Dixie House in St. Augustine, Florida, one of the most haunted houses in the city. Use a wide array of ghost hunting equipment and follow a Para4ce Investigations Team member to lead the investigation. Investigate the haunted Dixie House, one of the most haunted houses in St. Augustine. Use a wide array of ghost hunting equipment and follow a Para4ce Investigations Team member to lead the investigation. The entire investigation is recorded through mounted video cameras and thermal cameras are used. At checkout, you can add on the option to have the investigation videos and thermal camera shots sent to you. The footage will give you a chance to further review suspected paranormal activity and discover more even after the investigation. It is also a nice thing to have as a keepsake memory and you can share it with friends and family. Bring any equipment you like. Cameras are recommended.