Crescent Beach, est. 1948
RENTALS ARE PROVIDED FOR ALL
TOURS AND PRIVATE LESSONS
Discover a historic kayak launch tucked away on the Central Matanzas River in Crescent Beach, Florida.
291 Cubbedge Avenue | Crescent Beach, Florida
Facilities: Restroom, Bait Shop and Convenience store, boat charters, kayak and paddleboard rentals.
Walk-in kayak rentals welcome. First come first serve to rent single, double, and fishing kayaks an hour or whole day. Located south of St. Augustine in Crescent Beach, this is a popular spot for both locals and visitors to set out on the Matanzas River to fish and enjoy the beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife viewing.
This tour emphasizes the importance of wildlife management. Talk about resource preservation. See shoreline restoration in progress. Discuss changing climate, rising sea levels, pollution, extinction, over population… then rejoice with the many ways we are all working together to turn things around.
You pluck and shuck oyster roasts for 10 or more people. Includes table and fire service with exclusive use of event space for 3 hours. No bar minimum! Bringing your own catering is allowed.
Before You Rent
Everything you need to pass the test is right here on this page. Not a fan of tests? No problem — here’s our expert advice instead:
NO EXPERIENCE AT ALL? START WITH A LESSON
CONFIDENT PADDLER, GO ON A TOUR
CONSCIOUS PADDLER, HIRE A PRIVATE GUIDE
REAL PADDLERS: if you were unable to bring your own kayaks, for your safety and peace of mind, FWC requires that each guest in your rental party complete the necessary documentation, unless your group is accompanied by a designated Trip Leader holding a valid Boater Safety ID
No rentals will be permitted unless every paddler can attest to the following: (FWC) Pre-rental Instruction Checklist.
NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE
NO RENTALS
NOT OK
IN PREPARATION TO ATTEST TO THE PAPERWORK TRUTHFULLY, WE HAVE PROVIDED LINKS FOR YOUR EASE AND CONVENIENCE.
Please present printed forms or email as proof of prior kayaking knowledge before renting on your own.
Required Online Complete ATLEAST 3 to Pass
- Paddle Sport Safety
- Paddle Craft Angling Safety
- Nautical Rules of the Road
- Rescue Techniques
PADDLING SKILLS ARE REQUIRED.
All guests will be assessed for basic paddling ability. A float plan must be submitted prior to departure. Guests unable to confidently maneuver their craft may be denied service without refund.TO LEAD YOUR OWN GROUPS:
Emergency Response Training
Safe Boater License & Trip Leader status
ACA L2 Certification / Professional Guide credentials
Like the those serving kayaking and ecotour needs around St Augustine, Marineland, Flagler Beach, Bunnell, Welaka, Palatka, Rodman Dam, Hastings, Fruit Cove, Green Cove, St Johns, Rivertown. Over 200 possible kayak launches in an hours drive from Crescent Beach, Florida, near Matanzas Inlet and Anastasia State Park.
Dolphins frolic and yachts cruise by. Since 1948, a legendary Fishcamp launches directly into the Matanzas River Oyster Fields under the SR 206 bridge in Crescent Beach.
Get a taste for restoring the Oysters Habitat
See how the Oysters’ Biosphere is rebounding after a long history of habitat destruction by human activity. Oyster restoration is a good reason to get your hands dirty. Or, just let the guide get dirty bringing you a first hand experience with these unassuming and underestimated heroes… Not many places remain where it is safe and delicious to eat oysters. Matanzas Oysters fetch a premium being a delicacy for their clean texture and limited supplies.