St. Johns County has all the elements that attract tourists to Florida. There are romantic warm breezes, sandy beaches and sunny skies. Waterfront dining, museums, art galleries, music venues, golf courses, cultural events, limitless outdoor adventure options.
There are many other great alternatives to do nearby. St. Johns isn’t just about the old fort and the Fountain of Youth set among the faux Spanish architecture built by Henry Flagler. Venture out into nature for an escape from America’s First Tourist Trap. The bigger story is the rare, pristine, one of a kind ecosystem we are surrounded by. St Augustine’s history starts in our endangered wetlands millennia, if not eons, before the European Invasion. Ancient civilizations with a complex economy thrived in this area because of this ecosystem. Their sophisticated society vanished… This is uncomfortable to discuss by those who stick to party lines.
Kayak tours of St. Augustine Riverfront
There are so many other known archaeological sites off the beaten path around St. Augustine to explore. Sites of interest include pre-historic burial mounds and shell middens, plus ruins from Spanish colonial, British Plantations, Menorcan settlements, old Florida nostalgia, confederate relics, civil rights era, and other historically significant sites along the waterways we love to kayak. Start kayaking and hiking St. Johns County to explore historical and natural treasures undiscovered by many.
Kayaking is by far the best thing to do beside strolling down King Street and the St Augustine Waterfront. Join us when you are over the famous tourist attractions, theme parks, and other cliche vacation activities in St. Augustine. Head out on a Kayak Tour in the areas pristine ecosystem.