How long is the tour?

The Valentine’s Paddle lasts about 2.5 Hours from check-in to finish.

What is the meeting location?

Meet inside North Guana Outpost at 4415 Mickler Road Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 US; check in at the shop.

How many people are allowed?

This is a private tour limited to a maximum of two people per booking.

Is previous kayaking experience required?

No—this outing is beginner-friendly; guides provide instruction and choose calm routes.

What is the minimum age?

Participants must be at least 13 years old.

What is included in the price?

The guided tour, kayak selection (tandem or singles), guide instruction, and a complimentary on-water photo are included; current special price is $150 per couple.

Valentine’s Paddle on Guana Waters: Private Kayak Tour for Two | Kayak | Private

At North Guana Outpost in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, a Valentine’s Paddle offers a private, guide-led kayak escape for two that fits neatly into a half-day but feels like a small, shared voyage. The meeting point is North Guana Outpost, 4415 Mickler Road Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 US; check in inside the shop and allow time for a short safety briefing before launch. You’ll push off into calm estuarine water threaded with tidal creeks and backed by salt marshes and coastal hardwoods. Guides steer the route to minimize current and maximize quiet vistas, so couples can trade conversation with long pauses of shared silence as skittering fish, foraging herons, and the occasional bottlenose dolphin break the surface. The shoreline here favors low dunes, mangrove fingers where they appear, and wide flats that glow amber at low tide—an intimate stretch of coastal habitat that reads like a natural laboratory rather than a crowded beach. This trip is strictly private and limited to two people per booking, and couples can choose a tandem kayak or two single kayaks. The outing lasts about 2.5 Hours and is suitable for paddlers 13 years and older. Guides include a complimentary photo taken on the water so you bring home a framed memory without fumbling a phone between paddles. For Valentine’s Day the experience is offered at a special price of $150 per couple, down from the usual $180 for a limited time. Logistics are straightforward: arrive at least ten minutes before your scheduled start; there’s a 15-minute grace period before a no-show is recorded. If you haven’t completed an online waiver, plan to sign one during check-in. Free parking is available at North Guana Outpost, and your guide will point you to the launch site and your kayak. Why book this over a generic beach date? It’s private, accessible, and deeply local: the North Guana Outpost sits at the edge of a living estuary where recreational access supports appreciation and stewardship. Guides are familiar with the tidal rhythms, wildlife corridors, and pocket channels that make the paddling easy but interesting, so novices feel secure and seasoned paddlers find subtle route choices worth repeating. Bring sunscreen, water, and a sense of curiosity—the route is short enough for an easy morning or afternoon and long enough to feel like an outing that matters. If weather forces cancellation or you expect tidal changes, call ahead; guides monitor conditions and tailor the route to comfort and wildlife viewing. Wear quick-dry layers, and secure cameras in a dry bag provided or brought with you. The short, private format makes this a strong option for a first kayak lesson, an anniversary surprise, or a quiet way to reconnect without crowds.

About North Guana Outpost

North Guana Outpost operates out of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, offering kayak, paddleboard, surf, bike, and beach equipment rentals alongside guided tours throughout the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. The business provides single and tandem kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, soft-top surfboards, bodyboards, bikes, and beach umbrellas with half- and full-day rental options and free delivery for select rentals. Guided experiences include sunset and night bioluminescence kayak tours, South Guana and North Guana eco tours, and fishing lessons and packages that pair paddling with angling instruction.

Guides for eco tours are ACA-certified where specified, and tours operate from multiple launch locations, including the Guana Preserve and the Intracoastal Waterway. Rentals and tours highlight local wildlife—dolphins, bald eagles, and hundreds of bird and fish species—and access to more than a dozen miles of scenic trails. Instruction focuses on safety, basic paddling technique, knot tying, bait rigging, and fish handling for fishing lessons.

North Guana Outpost emphasizes responsible use of protected areas and offers equipment suited to beginners and experienced paddlers. The business’s location in Ponte Vedra Beach positions it near accessible launch points in the Guana Reserve and along the Guana River. Customers can choose self-guided rentals or guided tours for interpretation of the estuary’s ecology. For visitors seeking nature-focused outdoor recreation, North Guana Outpost provides a range of factual, location-specific experiences and rental services in a nationally designated estuarine reserve. Reservations and scheduling are available through the business’s booking channels to plan trips that match skill level and timing seamlessly.