Nocatee Kayak Trip

The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department hosts a guided kayak tour of the Tolomato River marshes on Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, from 10:00 to 1:00 p.m. Both events take place at the Nocatee Landing kayak launch. 

Led by county naturalists, the tours explore the Intracoastal estuaries. Paddle through marshes while learning about the area's wildlife and taking in views of Florida's natural beauty. Open to ages five and older, this event is ideal if you want to escape life's hustle and bustle and take a moment to relax in nature.

Kayak fees:

* SJC resident with their own kayak: $20.00 per person
* Non-SJC resident with their own kayak: $30.00 per person
* SJC County resident using a county boat: $40.00 per person
* Non-SJC resident using a county boat: $50.00 per person

Age Requirement: Ages 5 and older

When: Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, 2026. Both events are from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where: Nocatee Landing is located off Tolomato Road in Nocatee, Florida 32081

How to Register for an Event

1. We cannot attach a link to a particular event, so the link is to the catalogue of all Parks and Recreation Events. You can scroll down to find the event we posted and other events of interest to you. Hint: Most of the ones we post are in the parent category Nature Programs.
2. To register for an event, you must create an account and log in to your account. They require prior registration for most events, even the free ones.

The Events We Post

• Guided Walks—Bike tours are also in this category
• Classes and Workshops—Usually, the infrequent workshops and historic tours.
• Kayak Trips
• Veteran Programs
  • Military Veteran Archery
  • Military Veteran Fishing
  • Military Veteran Kayaking

Fees

Some programs are free to all, some are free to residents, and require everyone to pay a fee, though they may offer residents a discount.

Other County Opportunities

• We don't list all of the events the county offers, and you may find others that interest you. The category menu at the top shows how many events are currently listed under a particular category. 
• The category menu also links to several county rental and permit programs:
  • Beach Accessible Wheelchairs
  • Beach Permits
  • Boat Ramp Permits
  • Pavilion Rentals