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., November 14, 2018

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

GTM Marineland River-to-Sea Trail Walk

Wednesdays, November 7 and 28, 2018, 9 – 11 a.m.
River to Sea Preserve
(904) 823-4500
Free Event

Visitors can take a scenic walk through ancient Florida coastal woodlands and learn about native flora and fauna.

Saltwater Fishing Clinics 101

5 Wednesdays Oct. 17 – Nov. 14, 9 - 11 a.m.
(904) 209-0335
603 Euclid Ave.
Free Event

Five lessons are offered over five weeks in this series of free clinics on saltwater fishing.

Thursday, November 15, 2018

A Night Under the Stars

Thursday, November 15, 2018 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Frank B. Butler County Park
(904) 209-0335

Experience the mystery of the stars, and learn about their mythology and the most recent scientific discoveries.

Saturday, November 17, 2018

GTM Guided Beach Exploration

Third Saturday of the month | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
South Beach Parking Lot-Guana Reserve
(904) 823-4500
2200 Ponte Vedra Blvd.

Visitors can take a beachside walk through the Guana Research Reserve and learn about the natural wildlife.

Thursday, November 22, 2018

Run Turkey Run 2018

Thursday, November 22, 2018, at 7:30 a.m.
World Golf Village
(904) 710-2458
500 S Legacy Trail

Early morning Thanksgiving Day Run to get the family out and running before the big feast!

Shut Up and Run 5K 2018

Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2018, 8 a.m.
Treaty Park
(904) 797-1800

Pay it forward this Thanksgiving by burning up some calories BEFORE you feast.

Friday, November 23, 2018

Sunset and Full Moon Paddle on Salt Run

Friday, November 23, 2018, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Anastasia State Park
(904) 460-9111

Take a paddle along Anastasia State Park's Salt Run and enjoy the view as the sun sets and the full moon rises.

Saturday, November 24, 2018

Fourth Saturdays Family Seining

9:00 - 11:00 a.m., on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.
Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR
(904) 823-4500
Free Event

Families can learn how to cast a seine net to collect various fish and crab species.

A Look Into the Historical Old Spanish Quarry

Friday, November 9, and Saturday, November 24, 2018 | 10 – 11 a.m.
Anastasia State Park
(904) 461-2033

Participants can learn all about the coquina that was quarried here and how it influenced the architecture and history of St. Augustine.

Sunday, November 25, 2018

Park Photo Scavenger Hunt

Sunday, November 25, 2018, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Anastasia State Park
(904) 461-2033

Enjoy a day at the park using your smartphone or digital camera at this free Scavenger Hunt at Anastasia State Park.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Saltwater Pier Fishing 101

Tuesdays, November 13 and 27, 2018 | 9 – 11 a.m.
St. Johns County Ocean Pier
(904) 209-0355
603 Euclid Ave.
Free Event

Join one or both of these Fishing 101 free clinics to learn the basics of saltwater pier fishing.

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

GTM Marineland River-to-Sea Trail Walk

Wednesdays, November 7 and 28, 2018, 9 – 11 a.m.
River to Sea Preserve
(904) 823-4500
Free Event

Visitors can take a scenic walk through ancient Florida coastal woodlands and learn about native flora and fauna.

Saturday, December 1, 2018

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve

First Saturday of the month, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR
(904) 823-4500
Free Event

Visitors are welcome to participate in this scenic walk through the Guana Peninsula in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Friday, December 7, 2018

First Friday Garden Walk

First Friday of every month, 10 a.m.
(386) 446-6783

Take a guided walk through beautiful Washington Oaks and learn about the history of the park's formal gardens.

Saturday, December 8, 2018

Santa Suits on the Loose 5K

Saturday, December 8, 2018, 8 – 10 a.m.
St. Johns County Pier
(904) 829-1770

This annual holiday run in St. Augustine Beach features runners in Santa suits.

Second Saturdays Family Seining

9 – 11 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month
Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR
(904) 823-4500
Free Event

Families can learn how to cast a seine net to collect various fish and crab species.

Second Saturday Plant Sale

Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
(386) 302-5590

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

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Meteor Showers at the Beach

Thursday and Friday, December 13 and 14, 2018 | 8 – 10 p.m.
Frank B. Butler County Park
(904) 209-0335

Experience the mystery of the stars, and learn about their mythology and the most recent scientific discoveries.

Friday, December 14, 2018

Meteor Showers at the Beach

Thursday and Friday, December 13 and 14, 2018 | 8 – 10 p.m.
Frank B. Butler County Park
(904) 209-0335

Experience the mystery of the stars, and learn about their mythology and the most recent scientific discoveries.

Friday, January 4, 2019

First Friday Garden Walk

First Friday of every month, 10 a.m.
(386) 446-6783

Take a guided walk through beautiful Washington Oaks and learn about the history of the park's formal gardens.

Saturday, January 5, 2019

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve

First Saturday of the month, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR
(904) 823-4500
Free Event

Visitors are welcome to participate in this scenic walk through the Guana Peninsula in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Saturday, January 12, 2019

Second Saturdays Family Seining

9 – 11 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month
Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR
(904) 823-4500
Free Event

Families can learn how to cast a seine net to collect various fish and crab species.

Second Saturday Plant Sale

Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
(386) 302-5590

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

Saturday, January 19, 2019

GTM Guided Beach Exploration

Third Saturday of the month | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
South Beach Parking Lot-Guana Reserve
(904) 823-4500
2200 Ponte Vedra Blvd.

Visitors can take a beachside walk through the Guana Research Reserve and learn about the natural wildlife.

Friday, February 1, 2019

First Friday Garden Walk

First Friday of every month, 10 a.m.
(386) 446-6783

Take a guided walk through beautiful Washington Oaks and learn about the history of the park's formal gardens.

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