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Southwest Florida Activities
WET ACTIVITIES
Learn the hot new watersport
What: Learn how to stand up paddleboard in 1 lesson. We teach safety, knee paddle, stand up paddle, turns and surfing moves.
Where: Ft. Lauderdale
More: http://www.sunny.org/listings/GOLD-COAST-AQUATIC-ADVENTURES/3771/?fromMenu=2640&startrow=1
Learn to surf from a pro
What: Professional surfer lessons offered at multiple beach locations. Surf training and ocean education to start your surf journey.
Where: Ft. Lauderdale
More: http://www.ezridesurfschool.com/
Rent a kayak and explore on your own schedule
What: Full service kayak rental company, also offer classes and guided kayak tours.
Where: Wilton Manors(Ft. Lauderdale)
More: http://www.atlanticcoastkayak.com/
Scuba trips and training
What: PADI 5 star instructor dive resort, can do everything from a glass bottom snorkel trip to train and receive advanced scuba instruciton.
Where: Ft. Lauderdale
More: http://www.seaxp.com/
Swim in a historic grotto
What: Historic pool formed from a rock quarry and spring. Truly unique.
Where: Miami
More: http://coralgables.com/index.aspx?page=167
Take to the water and the air, all at once.
What: The only kiteboarding expert and concession in Dade County. JP Lurkin was our how-to kiteboarding expert.
Where: Miami (Key Biscayne)
More: http://www.miamikiteboarding.com/
The only Country Club for Scuba Divers
What: The Scuba Club offers dives and classes to all levels of divers, from beginners to divemaster certifications, as well as international dive trips.
Where: West Palm Beach
More: http://www.thescubaclub.com/
Wakeboard the largest cable park
What: SkiRixenUSA is in the business of teaching people to learn how to wakeboard and waterski. Longest standing cable way in America.
Where: Deerfield Beach
More: http://www.skirixenusa.com/
DRY ACTIVITIES
Learn about Natural Florida
What: Nature center, provides guided tours, school programs and kayak/canoe tours.
Where: Boca Raton
More: http://www.gumbolimbo.org/
Catch your record Largemouth
What: Largemouth and Peacock Bass fishing in many locations throughout South Florida. Will also do trips anywhere in the state.
Where: Ft. Lauderdale
More: http://www.bassonline.com/
Experience a safari, right in the city
What: One of the world’s great zoos, Zoo Miami houses more than 1,200 animals is a cageless setting.
Where: Miami
More: http://www.zoomiami.org/
Explore a rainforest, right in Florida
What: Features some of the world’s most unique fruit and flowering trees, palms, and other tropical species.
Where: Miami
More: http://ntbg.org/gardens/kampong-tours.php
Have a classic Glades adventure
What: Coopertown Airboats are the longest running airboat company in the Everglades, see and learn about nature aboard their fleet of airboats. Jesse Kennon was our Alligator Experience and Airboat how-to expert.
Where: Coopertown (west of Miami)
More: http://www.coopertownairboats.com/
Learn where sugar comes from
What: 4 hour heritage and agriculture tour of the area’s sugar industry.
Where: Clewiston
More: http://www.clewiston.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=105
Pick your own strawberries, and more
What: Bakery, farm stand and U-pick strawberries. Famous for berry sundaes and shakes Open mid Nov-last Sat. of April
Where: Homestead
More: http://www.knausberryfarm.com/
See and taste flavors of the world
What: The only tropical botanical garden of its kind containing over 500 varieties of fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, and nuts.
Where: Homestead
More: http://fruitandspicepark.org/
See marine life
What: Whale, dolphin, and sea lion show, feeding and educational presentations through the day.
Where: Key Biscayne
More: http://www.miamiseaquarium.com/
See native Florida and natural history
What: Learn about Seminole Indians, take swamp buggy and airboat nature tours. Boardwalk nature trail, reptile exhibits, camping village.
Where: Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation
More: http://www.billieswamp.com
Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit
What: Visitors can explore different Florida marine habitats and learn about different marine ecosystems. There are several large coral reef displays, aquarium displays and a touch tank where you can meet some sea creatures.
Where: Fort Pierce
More: http://www.sms.si.edu/SMEE/index.htm
Stroll through a wildlife preserve
What: Mile long boardwalk through wildlife habitat home to alligators, and 140 species of birds.
Where: Delray Beach
More: http://www.pbcgov.com/waterutilities/wakodahatchee/
Learn the hot new watersport
What: Learn how to stand up paddleboard in 1 lesson. We teach safety, knee paddle, stand up paddle, turns and surfing moves.
Where: Ft. Lauderdale
More: http://www.sunny.org/listings/GOLD-COAST-AQUATIC-ADVENTURES/3771/?fromMenu=2640&startrow=1
Learn to surf from a pro
What: Professional surfer lessons offered at multiple beach locations. Surf training and ocean education to start your surf journey.
Where: Ft. Lauderdale
More: http://www.ezridesurfschool.com/
Rent a kayak and explore on your own schedule
What: Full service kayak rental company, also offer classes and guided kayak tours.
Where: Wilton Manors(Ft. Lauderdale)
More: http://www.atlanticcoastkayak.com/
Scuba trips and training
What: PADI 5 star instructor dive resort, can do everything from a glass bottom snorkel trip to train and receive advanced scuba instruciton.
Where: Ft. Lauderdale
More: http://www.seaxp.com/
Swim in a historic grotto
What: Historic pool formed from a rock quarry and spring. Truly unique.
Where: Miami
More: http://coralgables.com/index.aspx?page=167
Take to the water and the air, all at once.
What: The only kiteboarding expert and concession in Dade County. JP Lurkin was our how-to kiteboarding expert.
Where: Miami (Key Biscayne)
More: http://www.miamikiteboarding.com/
The only Country Club for Scuba Divers
What: The Scuba Club offers dives and classes to all levels of divers, from beginners to divemaster certifications, as well as international dive trips.
Where: West Palm Beach
More: http://www.thescubaclub.com/
Wakeboard the largest cable park
What: SkiRixenUSA is in the business of teaching people to learn how to wakeboard and waterski. Longest standing cable way in America.
Where: Deerfield Beach
More: http://www.skirixenusa.com/
DRY ACTIVITIES
Learn about Natural Florida
What: Nature center, provides guided tours, school programs and kayak/canoe tours.
Where: Boca Raton
More: http://www.gumbolimbo.org/
Catch your record Largemouth
What: Largemouth and Peacock Bass fishing in many locations throughout South Florida. Will also do trips anywhere in the state.
Where: Ft. Lauderdale
More: http://www.bassonline.com/
Experience a safari, right in the city
What: One of the world’s great zoos, Zoo Miami houses more than 1,200 animals is a cageless setting.
Where: Miami
More: http://www.zoomiami.org/
Explore a rainforest, right in Florida
What: Features some of the world’s most unique fruit and flowering trees, palms, and other tropical species.
Where: Miami
More: http://ntbg.org/gardens/kampong-tours.php
Have a classic Glades adventure
What: Coopertown Airboats are the longest running airboat company in the Everglades, see and learn about nature aboard their fleet of airboats. Jesse Kennon was our Alligator Experience and Airboat how-to expert.
Where: Coopertown (west of Miami)
More: http://www.coopertownairboats.com/
Learn where sugar comes from
What: 4 hour heritage and agriculture tour of the area’s sugar industry.
Where: Clewiston
More: http://www.clewiston.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=105
Pick your own strawberries, and more
What: Bakery, farm stand and U-pick strawberries. Famous for berry sundaes and shakes Open mid Nov-last Sat. of April
Where: Homestead
More: http://www.knausberryfarm.com/
See and taste flavors of the world
What: The only tropical botanical garden of its kind containing over 500 varieties of fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, and nuts.
Where: Homestead
More: http://fruitandspicepark.org/
See marine life
What: Whale, dolphin, and sea lion show, feeding and educational presentations through the day.
Where: Key Biscayne
More: http://www.miamiseaquarium.com/
See native Florida and natural history
What: Learn about Seminole Indians, take swamp buggy and airboat nature tours. Boardwalk nature trail, reptile exhibits, camping village.
Where: Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation
More: http://www.billieswamp.com
Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit
What: Visitors can explore different Florida marine habitats and learn about different marine ecosystems. There are several large coral reef displays, aquarium displays and a touch tank where you can meet some sea creatures.
Where: Fort Pierce
More: http://www.sms.si.edu/SMEE/index.htm
Stroll through a wildlife preserve
What: Mile long boardwalk through wildlife habitat home to alligators, and 140 species of birds.
Where: Delray Beach
More: http://www.pbcgov.com/waterutilities/wakodahatchee/