Top Jacksonville Outdoor Activities

Discover the waterways of Amelia Island with this guided kayaking tour. Meet your certified Master Naturalist guide for a kayaking trek through the wetlands. Set out on a peaceful paddle to see fish, birds, alligators, and more all while learning about the local ecosystem. No prior experience is required and complimentary photos are taken by guides during the tour.

Escape the bustle of the city for the morning—and immerse yourself in Florida’s wealth of wildlife—on this family-friendly kayaking tour of Lofton Creek, just north of Jacksonville. Make your own way to the departure point at Fernandina Beach, take part in a brief introduction, and grab your kayak, paddle, and life vest. Then, take to the water, where you can spot wildlife ranging from otters and turtles—even manatees.

CraigCats are like a go-cart on water. You get the opportunity to drive your own boat on a guided tour while also getting to see the waterways of Amelia Island and the surrounding area. You could see dolphins, manatees, wild horses and birds specific to the area.

We are the #1 Guest Rated Outdoor, Tour, and Watersports company on TripAdvisor for the Amelia Island area. "We love what we do and it is our goal to help our guests have an authentic, fun and informative experience as they explore the natural settings of our area. Kayaking is a wonderful way to get "off the beaten path", and we would be delighted to be a part of your time on the water. Let's Go kayaking!"

Why settle for a 'rental' when you can have a REAL self-guided kayak tour? We are the only area outfitter that offers a REAL self-guided tour via our Adventure App. Simply download our App to your smart phone, connect to our bluetooth speaker (included on your tour), and listen as our University of Florida Certified Advanced Master Naturalist introduces you to the beauty of Old Florida in this lush wetland. The most popular kayak tour location of the Amelia Island area! Our private self-guided tour of this black water creek is a beautiful and inexpensive way to experience the nature of the real Florida. Perfect for beginners yet a gorgeous paddle for even the experienced kayaker, you will be directed on a one-way up and back route. Experience easy, calm, lush botanical beauty while kayaking this popular black water creek (near Amelia Island) on this 2-hour private self-guided tour. 

A Pedego Electric Bike is the best way to experience all that Amelia Island has to offer. A Pedego is just like a regular bike - only better. You can pedal normally (or not) and get power when you want it. It feels like being a kid again! Now that it is getting cooler outside, don't forget your jacket! It can be quite breezy on the island.

This tour will take you back in time to how Florida used to be. See animals in their natural habitat. Gators, Dolphins, Birds...Amazing.

Located in St. Johns Town Center, these adventures offer a one-of-a-kind premium experience. Follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission together. You might escape...You WILL have fun! Choose to play one of five uniquely immersive games: - Gold Rush: Find hidden gold in the California hills! - Prison Break: Complete a daring escape from the evil warden! - Special Ops: Mysterious Market: Uncover the truth as a secret agent! - The Heist: Recover a stolen masterpiece from an art thief! - Playground: Complete your report card and get to summer break!

Paddle Northeast Florida's most popular kayak trip with the safest and most professional outfitters in the area. Lofton Creek is scenic and suitable for all ages and experience levels. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced paddler, Lofton Creek's flora and fauna always create a memorable experience. You won't miss a thing as the region's most experienced interpretive guides help you spot interesting plants, trees and wildlife while helping you polish up your kayaking skills.

Whether you are a Florida local or a visitor, we have designed the ultimate tour of Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville Beaches. Our knowledgeable guides will take you from our bike shop in Sawgrass Village down the island to Mickler's Beach, and then up the beach as far north as Atlantic Beach. The tour will loop back down the beach coming to the Sawgrass Village Shopping Center for some tasty food and refreshment.

Lofton Creek is the area's most popular and scenic trip. Paddlers of all skill levels will enjoy this trip for the abundant plant and wildlife year-round. With no way of getting lost, paddlers can confidently paddle as far as they'd like before returning to the boat ramp. Lofton Creek is sheltered from the wind by trees and is the only trip in the area that is unaffected by wind.

Learn how to surf through the best surfing experience. We specialize in teaching beginners surfers! No experience required! Surfing relaxes your brain and calms the mind, releasing hormones that make you feel positive. Our local vetted coaches will share all the love and passion for the ocean while they teach you the best surfing techniques.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Come aboard for an adventure on the beautiful waters of Northeast Florida! Passengers enjoy a smooth and stable sail along the First Coast, River, or watch the sunset. On private charters, clients can customize their sail route while a licensed, experienced and knowledgeable crew takes care of the rest.

Zombie Scavengers in Jacksonville will help prove you can survive a zombie apocalypse! Use an app to find a list of items needed to survive. Find them in any order you'd like and get points for each found survival item. Get points also by doing crazy zombie themed tasks. Survey the area and figure out how to get the most points in order to survive the apocalypse. Should you have any questions along the way, a remote host will chat with you throughout the game. Prove to the world you can survive an apocalypse in Jacksonville today!

Learn how to surf through the best surfing experience. Surfing relaxes your brain and calms the mind, releasing hormones that make you feel positive. Our local vetted coaches will share all the love and passion for the ocean while they teach you the best surfing techniques. Enjoy the Best Group Lesson Experience for 2 people with a Private Local Vetted Coach. Duration: 1h 30m Level: Beginner or Intermediate Age: 10+ Type of Lesson: Group lesson- 1 Coach x 2 People

We are an Austin, TX-based event design company offering city scavenger hunts in 60 cities in the US and Mexico as well as custom events worldwide. Our specially hand-crafted, interactive quests are equal parts tour, cultural experience, creative challenge, detective hunt, & social experiment! Guests get to discover hidden gems off the beaten trail while completing fun missions! Discover wondrous art installations, take a peek into the inspiration behind street art, and uncover little known history about the city

Wacky Walks scavenger hunt of Jacksonville, takes you on an adventurous walk around the city. To play Wacky Walks, you'll use an app to collect points by finding items around the city using an app on your phone. You can also perform challenges to gain points. Check out the rankings in the app when you're done to see your score compared to other teams across the nation. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Jacksonville.

Walk around Jacksonville while completing the Operation City Quest scavenger hunt! Use an app to find a list of objects around the city in any order you choose and perform fun challenges for points. Collect points and take a look at your score compared to others across the country. All of our scavenger hunts have a remote host via chat to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Jacksonville.

With Crazy Dash, you'll use an app to explore Jacksonville in this exciting scavenger hunt! Use an app to find things around the city in any order you want, take photos, and collect points. At the end, take a look at the rankings to see your score compared to others across the country. All scavenger hunts have a live remote host that will help via chat. Crazy Dash is our most easy-going scavenger hunt. Come join us in Jacksonville today!

Inshore and offshore fishing in Jacksonville, Florida. Capt. Tyler has been fishing in these waters for 29 years and counting. I am flexible, if you have an idea to do something different please reach out to me and ask.

Feel the thrill of skydiving without jumping out of an airplane. It's true! Head to iFLY Jacksonville, a premier indoor skydiving facility powered by a state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel. After a training session, you'll experience free-fall conditions with the help of an instructor. No experience is necessary, and afterward, you can take home a personalized flight certificate.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

This guided tour will take you through Jacksonville's historic neighborhoods, exploring our parks, public art and the St Johns River. You will ride one of our custom Art Bikes, each bike has been created by a local artist--you will see some of their work on the tour. You will Ride Art as you see art! The tour is led by Art Bikes creator Ron Rothberg who will add entertaining, educational commentary to connect riders with the beauty and history in and around downtown Jacksonville.