Sunrise Paddle at Anastasia State Park
Experience the beauty of sunrise on the water with Dawn on the Dunes, a guided paddle at Anastasia State Park. Departing from Anastasia Watersports at 6:30 a.m., glide across Salt Run as the morning sky glows with shades of orange, pink, and purple, with the chance to spot dolphins and seabirds along the park’s coastal dunes and salt marshes. Perfect for all skill levels, this peaceful yet energizing excursion offers the choice of a stand-up paddleboard or kayak. Cost is $50, plus park entrance fee. 300 Anastasia Park Rd., St. Augustine. www.anastasiastatepark.com
Location
Anastasia State Park
300 Anastasia Park Rd.
St. Augustine, FL 32080
June to October (Check Upcoming Dates)
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(904) 460-9111
Admission: $50 + park entrance
Why Go:
The “Sunrise Paddle at Anastasia State Park” offers a peaceful yet energizing morning excursion titled Dawn on the Dunes. Perfect for all skill levels, this guided tour departs from Anastasia Watersports at 6:30 a.m., allowing guests to glide across Salt Run via kayak or stand-up paddleboard while the sky glows with vibrant sunrise colors. For a cost of $50 plus the park entrance fee, paddlers have the unique opportunity to spot native wildlife like dolphins and seabirds along the park’s pristine coastal dunes and serene salt marshes.
Wander & Rest Tip
After an early, invigorating morning tracking coastal wildlife and watching the sunrise over Salt Run, make your way back across the bridge to the peaceful sanctuary of your Vilano Beach property. Since you’ll be out early, on your route home you can swing by the historic district near 36 Granada to find a premium morning brew, or wait to grab a hearty, comforting breakfast at 180 Vilano Grill & Pizza just moments before you pull back into your coastal neighborhood. Once you are back at your private Wander & Rest retreat, balance your active morning with a day of total relaxation. Soak your paddling muscles in the bubbling hot tub, deeply unwind inside the private sauna, or float under the warm daytime sun in the pristine heated pool. Finish your morning wrapping up in ultimate comfort within the spacious indoor lounge areas, relaxing with a good book or mapping out the rest of your day’s adventures.