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., April 19, 2019

Friday, May 3, 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, May 4, 2019

Drum Runner Series Barrel Racing

First Saturday of the month Feb. 2 – Nov. 2, 2019
St. Johns County Fairgrounds
(904) 471-1965
Free Event

These monthly Drum Runners equestrian competitions are free for spectators.

Fort Mose Kayak Trip

Saturday & Sunday, May 4–5 and May 18–19, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(904) 209-0335
603 Euclid Ave.
Free Event

This intermediate-level kayak trip explores the Tolomato River and Robinson Creek, ending up at Fort Mose.

Spud Run & Cabbage Crawl 2019

Saturday, May 4, 2019, beginning at 6:00 a.m.
Hastings Town Hall
(386) 747-3532

The annual Spud Run in Hastings, Florida, offers a 5K and 10K run, a 15K combined Challenge, and the popular one-mile Cabbage Crawl kids run.

Sunday, May 5, 2019

Fort Mose Kayak Trip

Saturday & Sunday, May 4–5 and May 18–19, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(904) 209-0335
603 Euclid Ave.
Free Event

This intermediate-level kayak trip explores the Tolomato River and Robinson Creek, ending up at Fort Mose.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Florida Freshwater Fishing 101

Select Wednesdays in April and May 2019 | 9 – 11 a.m.
Shands Pier
(904) 209-0355
99 34 Shands Pier Road
Free Event

Join just one or all five of this series of free fishing clinics to learn the basics of Florida freshwater fishing.

Kayak Fishing Saltwater at Nocatee

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(904) 209-0348
Palm Valley Boat Ramp

Enjoy an afternoon of saltwater kayak fishing and exploring the waters of Nocatee.

Music by the Sea 2019

Wednesdays from May 8 to Sept. 11, 2019 | 6 – 9 p.m.
St. Johns County Ocean Pier
(904) 347-8007
Free Event

Relax by the sea this summer and listen to great local bands while enjoying fresh food from local restaurants at this annual summer event.

Saturday, May 11, 2019

Second Saturdays Family Seining

9 – 11 a.m. on the 2nd Saturday 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.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Music by the Sea 2019

Wednesdays from May 8 to Sept. 11, 2019 | 6 – 9 p.m.
St. Johns County Ocean Pier
(904) 347-8007
Free Event

Relax by the sea this summer and listen to great local bands while enjoying fresh food from local restaurants at this annual summer event.

Saturday, May 18, 2019

Fort Mose Kayak Trip

Saturday & Sunday, May 4–5 and May 18–19, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(904) 209-0335
603 Euclid Ave.
Free Event

This intermediate-level kayak trip explores the Tolomato River and Robinson Creek, ending up at Fort Mose.

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.

Guy Harvey Outpost Angler Academy: Kayak Fishing

Saturday, May 18, 2019, 2 – 5 p.m.
Guy Harvey Resort
(904) 471-2555

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

Sunday, May 19, 2019

Fort Mose Kayak Trip

Saturday & Sunday, May 4–5 and May 18–19, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(904) 209-0335
603 Euclid Ave.
Free Event

This intermediate-level kayak trip explores the Tolomato River and Robinson Creek, ending up at Fort Mose.

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Music by the Sea 2019

Wednesdays from May 8 to Sept. 11, 2019 | 6 – 9 p.m.
St. Johns County Ocean Pier
(904) 347-8007
Free Event

Relax by the sea this summer and listen to great local bands while enjoying fresh food from local restaurants at this annual summer event.

Friday, May 24, 2019

National Beach POP Tennis Championship 2019

Friday – Sunday, May 24 – 27, 2019 | See details below.
8 Ocean Trace Road
Free Event

Top players compete in the 47th Annual National Beach POP Tennis Championship.

Saturday, May 25, 2019

National Beach POP Tennis Championship 2019

Friday – Sunday, May 24 – 27, 2019 | See details below.
8 Ocean Trace Road
Free Event

Top players compete in the 47th Annual National Beach POP Tennis Championship.

Sunday, May 26, 2019

National Beach POP Tennis Championship 2019

Friday – Sunday, May 24 – 27, 2019 | See details below.
8 Ocean Trace Road
Free Event

Top players compete in the 47th Annual National Beach POP Tennis Championship.

Monday, May 27, 2019

National Beach POP Tennis Championship 2019

Friday – Sunday, May 24 – 27, 2019 | See details below.
8 Ocean Trace Road
Free Event

Top players compete in the 47th Annual National Beach POP Tennis Championship.

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Music by the Sea 2019

Wednesdays from May 8 to Sept. 11, 2019 | 6 – 9 p.m.
St. Johns County Ocean Pier
(904) 347-8007
Free Event

Relax by the sea this summer and listen to great local bands while enjoying fresh food from local restaurants at this annual summer event.

Saturday, June 1, 2019

Drum Runner Series Barrel Racing

First Saturday of the month Feb. 2 – Nov. 2, 2019
St. Johns County Fairgrounds
(904) 471-1965
Free Event

These monthly Drum Runners equestrian competitions are free for spectators.

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Music by the Sea 2019

Wednesdays from May 8 to Sept. 11, 2019 | 6 – 9 p.m.
St. Johns County Ocean Pier
(904) 347-8007
Free Event

Relax by the sea this summer and listen to great local bands while enjoying fresh food from local restaurants at this annual summer event.

Friday, June 7, 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, June 8, 2019

Second Saturdays Family Seining

9 – 11 a.m. on the 2nd Saturday 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.

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