Sports & Outdoors

The St. Augustine landscape is a mixture of beautiful marsh land, scenic and sandy beaches, wild inlets, and coastal forests. The great outdoors serves as a natural backdrop for visitors and residents to go kayaking, play sports, fish, and explore. Our Calendar of Events lists the many outdoor sports and recreation options too, including numerous marathons, golf tournaments, fishing charters, paddle boarding excursions, and more. Exploring and enjoying sports and outdoors in St. Augustine is easy from the Municipal Marina and the many beaches, state parks, and golf courses in St. Augustine.

E.g., June 23, 2021

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Music by the Sea 2021

Wednesdays, May–September, 2021
St. Johns County Ocean Pier
(904) 347-8007
Free Event
Music By the Sea concerts in 2020 will be restricted to 250 people via a ticket lottery.

Music By the Sea brings local musicians to the St. Johns County Ocean Pier on Wednesdays throughout the summer.

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Trout Creek Sunset and Moonlight Paddle

Thursday, June 24, 2021 | 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Trout Creek Boat Ramp
(904) 209-0335
6795 Collier Rd

Learn about the history and diverse wildlife of Trout Creek on one of these kayak tours led by county naturalists.

Saturday, June 26, 2021

12th Annual Big Bang 5K

Saturday, June 26, 2021 | 8 a.m.
Christ Episcopal Church
The 12th Annual Big Bang 5K starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021.

A timed and scored race, the 12th annual Big Bang 5K runs through the golf course and neighborhoods with luxury homes at Ponte Vedra Beach.

Sunday, June 27, 2021

Guy Harvey Outpost Angler Academy: Surf Fishing

Two Sundays a month, June - August 2021, 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Guy Harvey Resort
(904) 471-2555

Learn surf fishing from one of the pros at the Guy Harvey Outpost Angler Academy.

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Music by the Sea 2021

Wednesdays, May–September, 2021
St. Johns County Ocean Pier
(904) 347-8007
Free Event
Music By the Sea concerts in 2020 will be restricted to 250 people via a ticket lottery.

Music By the Sea brings local musicians to the St. Johns County Ocean Pier on Wednesdays throughout the summer.

Saturday, July 3, 2021

Guided Exploration Hike

Saturday, July 3, 2021 to July 2, 2022 | 9 to 11 a.m.
GTM Research Reserve
(904) 823-4500
Free Event
Participants can explore the natural biodiversity of the GTM Research Reserve during guided hikes every other Wednesday from April 14 to My 26, 2021.

Guests explore the flora and fauna of the Guana Peninsula during a Saturday hike at the GTM Research Reserve.

Sunday, July 4, 2021

Guy Harvey Outpost Angler Academy: Surf Fishing

Two Sundays a month, June - August 2021, 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Guy Harvey Resort
(904) 471-2555

Learn surf fishing from one of the pros at the Guy Harvey Outpost Angler Academy.

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Music by the Sea 2021

Wednesdays, May–September, 2021
St. Johns County Ocean Pier
(904) 347-8007
Free Event
Music By the Sea concerts in 2020 will be restricted to 250 people via a ticket lottery.

Music By the Sea brings local musicians to the St. Johns County Ocean Pier on Wednesdays throughout the summer.

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Ancient City Game Fish Challenge

Thursday – Sunday, July 8–11, 2021
Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor
(904) 501-2032

This popular fishing event will include a Kingfish Tournament, a Backwater Challenge, a Junior Kingish Tournament, and a Kayak Challenge.

Trout Creek Sunset Kayak Trip

Thursday, July 8, through Sunday, July 11, 2021 | 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Trout Creek Boat Ramp
(904) 209-0335
6795 Collier Rd

Learn about the history and diverse wildlife of Trout Creek on one of these kayak tours led by county naturalists.

Ancient City Game Fish Challenge

Thursday – Sunday, July 8–11, 2021
Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor
(904) 501-2032

This popular fishing event will include a Kingfish Tournament, a Backwater Challenge, a Junior Kingish Tournament, and a Kayak Challenge.

Friday, July 9, 2021

Ancient City Game Fish Challenge

Thursday – Sunday, July 8–11, 2021
Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor
(904) 501-2032

This popular fishing event will include a Kingfish Tournament, a Backwater Challenge, a Junior Kingish Tournament, and a Kayak Challenge.

Trout Creek Sunset Kayak Trip

Thursday, July 8, through Sunday, July 11, 2021 | 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Trout Creek Boat Ramp
(904) 209-0335
6795 Collier Rd

Learn about the history and diverse wildlife of Trout Creek on one of these kayak tours led by county naturalists.

Saturday, July 10, 2021

Ancient City Game Fish Challenge

Thursday – Sunday, July 8–11, 2021
Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor
(904) 501-2032

This popular fishing event will include a Kingfish Tournament, a Backwater Challenge, a Junior Kingish Tournament, and a Kayak Challenge.

Bridge of Lions 5K

Saturday, July 10, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
Castillo de San Marcos

Race along the scenic bayfront and over the Bridge of Lions in this annual 5K in St. Augustine.

Second Saturday Plant Sale

CANCELLED through May 8, 2020
(386) 302-5590

Guests can visit the magnificent gardens, browse rare and beautiful plants for sale, and attend a cultivation workshop.

Drum Runner Series Barrel Racing

Monthly, usually on the 1st Saturday at 2 p.m.
St. Johns County Fairgrounds
(904) 471-1965
Free Event

These monthly Drum Runners equestrian competitions are free for spectators.

Trout Creek Sunset Kayak Trip

Thursday, July 8, through Sunday, July 11, 2021 | 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Trout Creek Boat Ramp
(904) 209-0335
6795 Collier Rd

Learn about the history and diverse wildlife of Trout Creek on one of these kayak tours led by county naturalists.

Sunday, July 11, 2021

Ancient City Game Fish Challenge

Thursday – Sunday, July 8–11, 2021
Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor
(904) 501-2032

This popular fishing event will include a Kingfish Tournament, a Backwater Challenge, a Junior Kingish Tournament, and a Kayak Challenge.

Guy Harvey Outpost Angler Academy: Surf Fishing

Two Sundays a month, June - August 2021, 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Guy Harvey Resort
(904) 471-2555

Learn surf fishing from one of the pros at the Guy Harvey Outpost Angler Academy.

Trout Creek Sunset Kayak Trip

Thursday, July 8, through Sunday, July 11, 2021 | 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Trout Creek Boat Ramp
(904) 209-0335
6795 Collier Rd

Learn about the history and diverse wildlife of Trout Creek on one of these kayak tours led by county naturalists.

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Music by the Sea 2021

Wednesdays, May–September, 2021
St. Johns County Ocean Pier
(904) 347-8007
Free Event
Music By the Sea concerts in 2020 will be restricted to 250 people via a ticket lottery.

Music By the Sea brings local musicians to the St. Johns County Ocean Pier on Wednesdays throughout the summer.

Saturday, July 17, 2021

GTM North Beach Exploration

Saturday, July 17, 2021 | 9 a.m.
Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR
(904) 823-4500
1255 Ponte Vedra Blvd.

The GTM Research Reserve will host a guided beach hike Sunday, June 26, 2021.

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Music by the Sea 2021

Wednesdays, May–September, 2021
St. Johns County Ocean Pier
(904) 347-8007
Free Event
Music By the Sea concerts in 2020 will be restricted to 250 people via a ticket lottery.

Music By the Sea brings local musicians to the St. Johns County Ocean Pier on Wednesdays throughout the summer.

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Guy Harvey Outpost Angler Academy: Surf Fishing

Two Sundays a month, June - August 2021, 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Guy Harvey Resort
(904) 471-2555

Learn surf fishing from one of the pros at the Guy Harvey Outpost Angler Academy.

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