Moving to Jacksonville will come with some of the best outdoor activities and scenery around. This beautiful city has 22 miles of beaches, 40 miles of intercoastal waterways, and 1,100 miles of water to navigate. These factors make this city perfect for kayaking! With enough water trails to keep you busy, we have complied some of the best ways to take advantage of kayaking in Jacksonville.

If you desire a guided kayak tour, Jacksonville offers them! Among many kayaking and water sports companies, two stick out to be the most popular fan-favorites:

Kayak Amelia – Amelia Island is home to some of the best kayaking in Jacksonville. Paddle around Amelia Island and throughout the St. Johns River on your self-guided or guided tour. Kayak Amelia is one of the more popular companies, as they offer a great amount of nature knowledge throughout the tour based on the scenery right front of kayakers. There are also stand-up paddle boards and stand-up paddle board yoga offered through instructors at Kayak Amelia.

Black Creek Guides – This company is the oldest that the city hast to offer. You will not want to pass up a trip to Black Creek after moving to Jacksonville. Offering not only kayaking and paddle boarding classes, you can also become certified as an instructor through this company. Trips will take you through the Guana River, Pellicer Flats, Almacani Inlet, and many more amazing places!

If you are looking to rent a kayak and take a trip of your own, be sure to check out the Timucuan Trail and the Salt Marsh Trails to ensure that you achieve the best kayaking in Jacksonville possible!