Unique things to do in Saint Johns River
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Unique things to do in Saint Johns River

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Dolphin Tour
This two hour excursion for up to 6 passengers will include the St. Augustine bayfront area, local waterways and a foray offshore (weather permitting) in search of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins, sea turtles, manatees and a variety of bird species. **5 pm to 7 pm trips from November 28-January 31 will combine the dolphin tour, sunset and a dazzling historic bayfront holiday "Nights of Lights" tour**
My Time with a Miniature Horse
Welcome to SOUL Haven Ranch... where Sharing Of Unconditional Love between horses and humans is our passion! When you arrive....stroll out to the barn or gaze into the pasture - it's time to choose a miniature horse that you'll be spending the next hour with one on one... Your experience will begin in the barn connecting with and grooming - head to toe - your miniature horse. You'll be brushing the mane, tail and body. You’ll also learn how to clean their hooves. "A healthy horse has healthy feet" We will share some fun facts about horses.... are you aware of their two blind spots? What does ear position tell you about your horse? You'll learn three basic commands - walk, whoa, and around and then choose to further explore the West Orange Trail and enjoy a beautiful scenic walk, side by side with your highly trained miniature horse or stay on property and challenge yourself with our obstacles in our Training Center. Immerse yourself in a partnership with this new little friend surrounded by nature, the warmth of the sun and the cool breaks in the shade. We guarantee your soul will be touched... and hope you leave with new learnings, a special connection and an appreciation for our horses willing to share unconditional love This experience is best suited for folks who want one one one interaction with our miniature horses. All observers pay $20/person at ranch
Private Romantic Sunset Cruise
Private Romantic Boating Experience Sunset Cruise for Two! THIS IS A FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE!!! Charter your own private boat with a USCG licensed captain for a romantic & intimate boating experience. This private tour for 2 is 90 minutes .We will look for dolphin, take in the sites of St Augustines's historic waterfront landmarks at sunset. It includes a small bouquet of seasonal flowers and an intimate box of assorted chocolates. We provide soft drinks and light snacks. Feel free to bring a bottle of wine. We have a corkscrew and glasses. The tour is offered at sunset but can be offer at other times of day. To request a day or time not listed message us or send a date/time request. Need a sunset cruise for up to 6 guests? Send us a message
Historic Neighborhood Photo Tour
Experience a captivating journey through St. Augustine's rich history and picturesque landscapes with professional photographer Patricia Bean. For just $178, enjoy a two-hour session for one or two individuals, with additional guests welcomed at $89 per person. Embark on this unique adventure starting at the Ancient City Brunch Bar, where you'll sip on coffee or tea while engaging in insightful discussions about camera and cell phone functionalities. From there, delve into the fascinating history of St. Augustine, seamlessly woven together with the artistry of photography, as we explore America's oldest neighborhood. Under Patricia's expert guidance, unlock the depths of your artistic expression with specialized Composition by Design tutorials tailored to all levels of expertise. Beyond the brick-lined pathways of our beloved streets, the knowledge and skills gained from this experience will extend far into your creative journey. Group discounts are available, calculated at checkout, ensuring an unforgettable outing for all who join.
Urban Paddle in Paradise -Clear Kayak or Clear Paddleboard
Paddle in our gorgeous local paradise right in Orlando! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! We love beginners (and experienced too). This paddle experience is kid friendly, family friendly and even Dog Friendly. We'll meet at the boat ramp on Lake Ivanhoe. It's one of Orlando's most beautiful spring-fed (and critter free) waterways. We will teach you to Stand Up Paddle or Kayak and have you feeling like a pro in no time! We'll stay by your side and take lots of pictures of your experience as we guide you through the lake for an awesome, memorable experience. This is a great way to enjoy nature safely and the whole family can enjoy being on the water together as we have a board for everyone. We usually see fish, turtles, birds, otters and more. We do not see alligators or manatees here. When you leave this experience you will have a new skill you can take on many new adventures in the future! Our default vessel is our single clear kayak. However, we also have Paddleboards, Clear Paddle Boards and 2-Person Clear Kayaks. Please let us know if you would like to reserve these vessels instead. YOU CAN DO IT!! We have the perfect board for you and we can teach you how to Stand Up Paddleboard. Epic Paddle Adventures was started by teachers and we implement innovative methods of instruction to ensure your success on the water.

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Sunset Paddle Board on the Intracoastal
We'll meet at Menard May Park, 413 S. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, and you'll learn the basic skills of Stand Up Paddling before we go on our water excursion. We'll give you all the information you need to safely enjoy your time on the water. We'll guide you along the waterway of the Indian River as the sun sets over the water. It is a great way to relax and enjoy nature at one of the most beautiful times of the day. You will have the opportunity to see dolphins, manatees, turtles, eagles, herons, osprey, stingrays, crabs and more on the water here. It is majestic when you see our local wildlife at this time of day. We will stop on an island along the way to provide you a break. We will bring snacks and drinks while you rest and take in the natural beauty of the sunset. We will take pictures to share so you always have the memories you created with us. Children are also welcome. Anyone age 9 and over can paddle their own vessel. Anyone 8 years and under can ride on a board with their parent or guardian. The whole family can enjoy being on the water together. When you leave this experience you will have a new skill you can use on many new adventures in the future!
Learn to surf with grace & confidence-- today is the day
Surf Camp Offered all summer long! M-F 9:30-12 Get excited!!! Grab a towel and a water bottle and head to Daytona Beach Shores, where Emily will guide you on a surfing adventure starting on the sand and ending riding wave after wave all the way to the shore. Teaching surf stance, etiquette & ocean awareness from certified instructors. Board rental included! *showers, clean bathrooms, picnic tables and pavilion all on location
Paddle Boarding With Native Wildlife
We'll meet at Menard May Park, 413 S. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, and you'll learn the basic skills of Stand Up Paddling before we go on our water excursion. We'll give you all the information you need to safely enjoy your time on the water. We'll guide you through the waterway of the Indian River for an amazing memorable experience. It is a great way to relax and enjoy nature. You will have the opportunity to see dolphins, manatees, turtles, eagles, herons, osprey, stingrays, crabs and more on the water here. We will stop on an island along the way to provide you a break. We will bring snacks and drinks while you rest and take in the natural environment around you. We will take pictures to share so you always have the memories you created with us. Children are also welcome. Anyone age 9 and over can paddle their own vessel. Anyone 8 years and under can ride on a board with their parent or guardian. The whole family can enjoy being on the water together. When you leave this experience you will have a new skill you can use on many new adventures in the future!
Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners
Have you always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you. NO Certification needed. Beginners, First Time Divers Welcome. You can try scuba close to home or while you’re on vacation at a dive destination. While not a scuba certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. To sign up for a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience, you must be at least 10 years old. No prior experience with scuba diving is necessary, but you need to be in reasonable physical health. This is an Introduction to Scuba Diving that takes about 2 hours to complete and it includes the basic instruction and a fun dive. All inclusive, No hidden fees or rental charges. Are you ready to try it out? Contact us today to start your Discover Scuba Diving Experience today!!!! Check out our review on our other experience page . Same experience, different location. Other things to note: Please bring what you would normally need for a day at the park or the beach! There is a restaurant, restrooms, and walking trails on site. **If upcoming weather conditions make it unsafe for your scuba diving experience, I will cancel the experience and you will be fully refunded. **
Clear Kayak Through Winter Park Lakes
Be ready for a paddling excursion that will showcase Winter Park’s natural beauty from the water. We’ll guide the way through narrow Venetian style canals laced with history and lined with some of Florida’s finest flora and fauna. Plenty of birds, fish, and other wildlife will no doubt make an appearance, along with the extravagant houses that are nestled among the lakes. Other things to note - Each of our kayaks are tandem (2 seaters) -The weight capacity must be no more than 250 pounds per paddler and no more than 425 pounds when combined for both paddlers.
Mount Dora Investigative Walking Ghost Tour
Meet your experienced ghost tour guide in the lobby of the Lakeside Inn for a two-hour interactive tour of this historic hotel. The property has many stories of paranormal activity collected by employees, guests, and overnight investigations that we have participated in. Guests are issued EMF detectors, and we welcome to you bring your own equipment to try to capture evidence. We do ask that the equipment doesn't disturb other guests and is handheld. We will be investigating different parts of the hotel and different locations in town. Sept-Feb tours meet at 6:45 with a 7pm start time. March-August tours meet at 7:45 with a 8pm start time. Customized times can be made for larger groups.
Womb Blessing Meditation
Personal Womb Blessing – Female Energy Awakening and Balancing Initiating deep spiritual awakening and connections with Divine feminine. It results in energy integration, affirmation of femininity and healing of the 4 archetypes of women cycle and life. “The Womb Blessing offers healing for women on all levels of their being, restoring repressed archetypal energies and validating their authentic femininity. It is an awakening of female consciousness and a healing of our natural female spirituality.” Miranda Gray. Womb Healing – Female Energy Balancing The Womb Healing focuses on healing and activating 3 energy centers 1 Pituitary Centre: Helps the hormonal cycle and opens our spiritual awareness 2 Heart Centre: Heals the heart on aspects of love, generosity, abundance and unconditional love. 3 Womb Centre: Deals with our relationship with Earth and the world, intimacy, creativity, sensual sexuality and female spirituality The Womb healing concentrates on the feminine aspects of women life that are blocked or depleted, awakens the hidden potentials and blossom inner beauty. It brings balance to women cycle and whole life.
Whirling Experience- Turning
Introduction to Whirling and Dervishes. I will talk about the history of whirling, experiences and benefits. Reading Rumi poetry and listening to Sufi meditation music. Then I will start giving instructions to the steps as we experience the whirling, followed by reflection. This experience is currently available for women.
Walking Ghost Tour of Downtown Orlando
Please plan to arrive 15 mins before tour. We'll meet you on Church Street and go over the agenda and rules of the tour. We'll educate you on the different types of haunts you may encounter on our tour and then hand you ghost hunting equipment to enhance your experience. This tour is our sampler tour and will last for about 2 hours. For those that want a longer tour, we do have the 4 hour tour that is called the Ultimate Tour. ($120 per person) Each night is different. No two tours are ever alike even if you do the same one twice. We'll point out the landmarks and tell you the history behind Orlando. Then we will tell you the urban legends and personal stories we have about the buildings themselves. Once that is done, we'll take you inside so you can determine if you think the building is haunted or not! Hopefully, you emerge with a ghost story of your own! We do have different types of tours available throughout Central Florida. If you can't find a date that works for you on the Airbnb calendar, our WEBSITE does have OTHER dates, times, locations available! Contact us by phone for more information and to secure the right adventure. Private groups are welcomed! Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. We can offer a one-time courtesy raincheck if you are not able to make it on the scheduled tour the first time. (Fees may apply) Our website has the entire cancellation policy published.
Dolphin/Manatee Tours with Local Expert
I own and operate Space Coast Eco Tours. I'm a USCG licensed master captain with over 25 years of experience. I provide guided and narrated tours of the Indian River Lagoon. Come see our beautiful river and wonderful wildlife. Dolphin, Manatee, Osprey, Alligator and much, much more! I'll also give you insights of where to eat, local shops/businesses to visit and all the hidden local gems to check out while you're in town. Please check out our reviews and feel free to stop by our IG@SpaceCoastEcoTours for an idea of what you'll have in store! You'll enjoy all this from our luxury 26 foot pontoon boat. Tours are 2 hours with pickup and drop-off at Lee Wenner Park in beautiful Cocoa Village. If you don’t see a date, time or slot you need, shoot me a message here or through our website. We hope to see you soon!
Crawl Orlando's Secret Bars and Speakeasies
We will visit the most exclusive and hidden Prohibition era styled Speakeasies/bars in Orlando. Go through a store, go through a restaurant, hidden doors, sliding walls to try Orlando's world recognized award winning mixology. No obvious bars that are noticeable from the outside. All of them are completely hidden. The BEST cocktails you can find.
Surfing Daytona Beach/NSB with Coach Waters
Surf 101 and Skill Training! This is an experience that will teach you the basic fundamentals you need to know! We will learn about the water and you will be trained physically. Each class includes a warm up before we practice our surf “pop up” and board balance! I am a professional instructor who dedicates time to provide mind and body development! I want to train you to surf! This is a chance to try surfing and learn to become a surfer by the end of the class(s). Boards provided! Wetsuits can be provided/rented. Each session consist of 1-2 hour training session. You will need your own water and towel. All that is required is for the new surfers to bring a good attitude! Coach Waters will be teaching and leading through advanced instructions to develop you into a Surfer! Lets have fun and surf everyone! Local instructor/DahliaSurfSchool/DaytonaBoardStore Boardrider///
Clear Kayak Sunset Tour In Winter Park
Be ready for a paddling excursion that will showcase Winter Park’s natural beauty from the water and lead guests up to a breathtaking sunset. We’ll guide the way through 2 Venetian style canals laced with history and lined with some of Florida’s finest flora and fauna. Plenty of birds, fish, and other wildlife will no doubt make an appearance, along with the extravagant houses that are nestled among the lakes. Other things to note - Each of our kayaks are tandem (2 seaters) -The weight capacity can NOT exceed more than 250 pounds per individual AND no more than 425 pounds combined (added together) between paddlers.
Surfing with a Florida Bro for Beginners
Message before booking We will fulfill your experience on the beautiful coastline of Cocoa Beach Florida, where we will meet you with a great attitude and positive energy. We will provide you with a surfboard, full instruction, photos, videos and a great time out in the water. We will start on the sand, where we will greet each other and get to know your learning style and comfortability in the water. We will then proceed to getting you accommodated with the proper surfboard and wetsuit if you would like to wear one. We will then give you a full demo on the sand showing you how to properly catch a wave. After the demo is complete, we will then progress into the water when you have confirmed that you are comfortable. We will remain in the water for the rest of the lesson, as we will stay shallow and progress at your own comfortability. Water instruction will consist of us gently pushing you into waves as I will monitor your progress and cater to any questions that you may have. We will grab our camera and capture great quality water photos of you catching the waves. Safety is the number one emphasis of our experience, as we will go over water safety and make sure that everyone is fully alert, comfortable, and ready to have a fun time. We Look forward to meeting you.
Orlando/Kissimmee Jet Ski Experience
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing ride or an adrenaline packed time, you will have an experience you won’t forget on our top of the line jet skis! **Ages 4 and up are allowed on this experience!** All of our groups are overseen and guided by our expert team members, that way you know you and your family are safe and can just focus on having a great time! Experience : - We will meet our guests at the ramp at their scheduled time. (Please arrive 15 mins prior to your start time). - Upon arrival, our team will go over all safety instructions prior to starting and answer any and all questions. - All safety gear will be provided. **This experience is 2 guests per jet ski or a 400lbs weight limit max.** - Our team will be on the water with your group at all times, taking photos and ensuring the groups safety. ** Experience is as follows ** 1 Guest: 1 jet ski for 1 hour. 2 Guests: Choice of 1 jet ski for 2 hours or 2 jet skis for 1 hour. 3 Guests: Choice of 2 jet skis for 1.5 hours or 3 jet skis for 1 hour. 4 Guests: Choice of 2 jet skis for 2 hours or 4 jet skis for 1 hour. 5 Guests: 5 jet skis for 1 hour. 6 Guests: 5 jet skis for 1 hour or 3 jet skis 2 hours. 7-9 Guests: 5 jet skis for 1 hour or 4 jet skis 2 hours. 10 Guests: 5 jet skis for 2 hours.