The sunrise eco kayak tour is fantastic! I had a friend visiting who loves birding, and our guide Hayden had all of the local ecological knowledge to share. The sunrise tour was stunning -- truly the most beautiful time to be on the water as the birds and critters wake up. We're planning to book another tour to do the bioluminescence paddle at night as well. This sunrise tour is going on my list of best things to do in Jax -- it's truly NE FL at its best. Everything was super easy to book and Hayden had our gear ready and waiting to go, so we were able to get right on the water and see the full sunrise over the river. read more

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The night time bioluminescent kayak tour with Hayden was FANTASTIC!!! Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable with tons of facts and information, he also made us laugh and feel very comfortable throughout the experience. It was very peaceful out on the water and seeing the bioluminescent creatures was exciting. Would definitely recommend!! read more

Hayden was amazing!! Highly recommend even saw dolphins in kayak tour!! Must do when visiting read more

North Guana Outpost - Fishing Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Carla met us on time and was so professional. She gave us a preinstructional talk with safety info. She was so helpful during the tour. She made sure we all got to see everything and that we were enjoying the trip. read more

Hayden was our tour guide and he made the trip so much fun! We did a morning kayak tour and went back the next night for a bioluminescence tour. Both were great! read more

I'd love to give a better star review but the struggle we went through to get to the good parts was a bit rough. I went down to Florida to see some family and wanted to do something fun with one of my nieces. We found this place and since it was October and the weather was nice, we decided it could be fun. We showed up with no reservations which was fine since it was a weekday in October. The lady behind the counter was super helpful getting us setup. They have a bathroom inside so you can go before you head out in the water. We rented two kayaks and the price was affordable. My complaint is only where the launching point is. The water was low so getting through to the river was quite difficult. We had to use our paddles to push through the gunk and work our way through. I felt bad for any creatures that may be living under that gunk. I slung it all over me accidentally trying to "paddle". This was obviously the same experience coming back in to return the kayaks. Thankfully we aren't totally out of shape because it would have been a lot more difficult after kayaking for two hours if that were the case. It was a gorgeous day and we had a blast. Easy to navigate otherwise. I love watching the shorebirds and ospreys hunt for prey. We saw a lot of different birds and fish. Lots of little baby gators were out there too. It was a fun time! I took way more videos than photos but posted a couple of photos with the review. read more

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Had a great experience checking out the local bioluminescence in the NER. Very cool to be in kayaks in the dark. Hayden and Peter,our guides, were knowledgeable and passionate about the local wildlife of comb jellies and mullets on the Guana River. read more

Very relaxing kayaking for our large group. The guides were extremely knowledgeable about the area, the wildlife, and the history.

Showed up with no reservation on an August Friday at opening time and asked to go on a solo kayak for a couple hours... easy waiver and payment, in the water five minutes later - equipment was great, paddling was great, people were great, price was great. I was slightly fortunate their first reservation was a little later - and would have had priority to get them in the water first... so call ahead if you can. read more

North Guana Outpost - out on the Guana River - Fishing Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Hate to leave bad reviews, but...we booked a 7:30 tour that could easily be an hour or less. Lots of wasted time waiting for the sun to go down. Our guide, Hayden, filled the void in activity with uninteresting personal stories. His well rehearsed speech at the end pleaing for a tip was insulting. Way over priced for what limited we were on the water. read more

We had a great self-guided 3 hour kayak from NGO, from its northern location on the lake, in early March. The two women working that day couldn't have been more helpful, and the rental price was very reasonable. The area was filled with bird life, turtles and alligators. The morning was very calm and we were able to take our 35# dog and get great pictures too. After many hikes earlier in our stay on the trails in the GTM Research Reserve, it was great to sit/paddle and see so much wildlife. read more

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We had a fantastic time renting a tandem kayak from North Guana. Reserving it was easy (online), and their staff were very friendly and patient with our questions, as well as generous with suggestions to maximize our time on the water. We'll be back! read more

We moved to the area 8 months ago and have been so curious about North Guana Outpost. It was a lovely February afternoon, and we decided to finally check it out. There was quite a bit of traffic on Palm Valley Road going toward Mickler's Beach. I'm thinking EVERYONE was out and about trying to enjoy the first absolutely glorious day in some time! As it happens, there was a craft/artesian sale going on there as well. The outpost itself is not much to look at from the outside, but boy it has much to offer! NGOs offers Eco Tours on kayaks as well as paddle board, kayak, and surfboard rentals. If you're looking for water apparel or accessories, you'll find some interesting items here. When the water is high enough, if you 've got your own paddle boards, as we do, you can pay $5 to launch from their private launch. The staff were extremely helpful and very friendly. They provided us with information on places we might want to explore and answered quite a few questions. They had a Full Moon Kayak Eco Tour going on that evening. Unfortunately, we weren't able to sign up...but we will! When that happens, I'll come back to update their review. read more

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Hayden and Logan were fantastic guides on our 2.5-hour bioluminescence kayak tour. They were incredibly knowledgeable about the GTM Research Reserve and the local history. We even got to see and touch comb jellies. I highly recommend this experience. read more

North Guana Outpost - Fishing Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Fun time, easy process, friendly staff. Highly recommend for a casual kayak rental. Rates are reasonable and location is easily accessible.

We rented a kayak here & they were very helpful from taking a reservation over the phone to assisting you into the kayak & then the water. It was a very nice experience through the entire process. read more

Ben is a great instructor. Learned a lot. So glad I took a class before trying to venture out with friends. I knew there was more than meets there eye with kayaking. I was right, all lower body and core, very little upper body usage. Great day, beautiful spot, great info especially dealing with wind and current. Ready for more adventures. read more

We went on the eco tour last night. Our tour guide was Ben and we learned so much from him. The tour was relaxing and we loved sitting on the water watching the sunset. Once it got dark, we got to hunt for comb jellies. It was beautiful and amazing. I've never seen anything like it. read more

North Guana Outpost - Fishing Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Amazing time, tour guides were very knowledgeable and gave a great experience. The lake is beautiful calm and peaceful and got to see tons of jellies! read more

Friendly rental shop with everything you need to adventure out into the Guana River and preserve. My boyfriend and I were visiting Ponte Vedra and this was the nearest place to rent kayaks that we did not have to transport to a dock (I drive a small car). The staff is very friendly and helpful. They can show you how to use equipment if you've never been out on the water. The area of the Guana River which you embark from is calm and not too deep, so it's perfect for beginners to learn the mechanics of SUP or kayaking. It's also on the intracoastal, so it's practically impossible to get lost too (you can only go south and back north for ~15 miles before the delta). There is vast amounts peaceful river to relax on or to get your exercise in. I rented a tandem kayak for 2 hours for about $30, which is a very reasonable price. Obviously, you can rent for less or more time... however long you choose to be out on the river. You get all the equipment needed before you are pushed off in the little inlet that leads to the river. The kayak we received looked almost new; it felt sturdy, safe, and it was clean. Something I noted when we returned from our excursion was in the back of the NGO building, there was a worker cleaning some returned paddleboards. This business takes care of their equipment, and you can be sure you're taking out quality pieces on the river. The NGO store offers lots of different items for your water sports preferences: some clothes, fish and tackle supplies, and specialty sports equipment. There are 2 bathrooms for changing inside too. Bring your own sunscreen, snacks and beverages for your excursion. I highly recommend using bug spray during summer months. Bring a camera and you can catch the different birds and jumping fish on the river. Remember, use the cell phone tower as a directional landmark, and turn at the conch shell marked NGO! read more

North Guana Outpost - Tandem kayak rental - Fishing Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Local business with local owners doing PVB proud! Love this place. Been coming since we moved here 4 years ago. Friendly staff with a welcoming attitude and helpful manner. Services: We've rented kayak's and surfboards from them Both quality. If you return after hours you can return the next AM without an extra charge generally, which my kids really appreciated. They also rent paddleboards, fishing equipment and offer tours. Pretty sweet setup. Bough plenty of fishing gear there as well. They also have bait. Facility: Not in a strip mall! Gasp! Plenty of parking generally and you can even launch into the preserve directly from the lot behind the building. I've brought my own kayak there and they don't mind if you launch there as well. Prices: Solid, especially for being so close to the beach and preserve. Competitive for rentals which is great again due to the close proximity to the beach and water. Highly recommend. read more

As far as kayaking goes in the area, no one offers more options and better prices than North Guana Outpost. Exclusive, prestigious, and world renowned. read more

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We recommend the eco tour with Ben. Peaceful morning with lots of oyster beds surrounding us. Ben got thumbs up as a guide. Very different to the usual outing. read more

Super friendly people working there, and very easy going. We got a tandem kayak for 3 hours with a group of people the process was easy, we reserved them online and they were ready by the time we got there! Beautiful nature and overall a fun experience! Definitely recommend to others to try it out! read more

North Guana Outpost - The entrance - Fishing Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

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Enjoyable time out on the water for a night bioluminescence tour. Not only did we get to experience the Guana Preserve to ourselves after park closure, we got to see and learn about water creatures great and small through various ecological periods. Sounds boring? Not while kayaking the smooth and pristine lake with our guides during a sunset/dusk/starlit night. Great way to spend a night with friends. Thank you NGO! read more

I went in twice and both times the service was excellent. On my second trip I bought a board and took it across the street and had a blast paddle surfing (trying to anyways!) They were super friendly and helpful and I would 10/10 recommend! read more

North Guana Outpost - Fishing Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

We had a great experience kayaking this past mid-April. The gentleman who set up everything for us was very kind and helpful and the young man who helped us out of the water was great also. read more

Max was an awesome guide! He was very knowledgeable about the bioluminescent creatures and ecosystems of Guana.

This is the first place from which I've rented kayaks so I can honestly say that this is the best experience I've ever had. We did this as a make up father's day excursion for hubs. First and foremost, I love that it had direct access to the Guana Preserve and we didn't have to deal with boats causing wakes to our kayaks. It was a calm and clear day when we went so we were able to see lots of birds and a few fish. We had a single for hubs and my daughter and I were in a tandem and were provided life jackets. You feel like you're in another world with how serene it is (other than evidence of humanity from the houses on Neck Road--which, they're pretty cool to look at too). The staff was very friendly when they greeted us and made sure we knew how to get back just in case we lost our sense of direction. Luckily, hubs is a pretty good navigator so we were pretty safe. I would highly recommend this experience if you want to commune with nature and get a an awesome upper body work out. Be sure to wear plenty of sunblock and even though we weren't bothered by bugs (we forgot the insect repellent) I recommend you put some on too. read more

North Guana Outpost - Fishing Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Went for nightime trip to see illuminescent jellyfish. We paddled, he talked, and talked, we sat, and sat and sat and sat for 45 minutes. then we paddled a little, he talked then we paddled back. thought it was a moonlit paddle and seeing the jellyfish. I asked one of our safety men if we were going to keep sitting or paddle, He said we had 5 stops to make. We didn't. He gave us nets to put jellyfish in a cup to look at them, we probably killed many as they easily fell into the boat, I struggled to get them back into the water. read more

I rented a surfboard there, super affordable and extremely close to Mickler Beach. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Fantastic, lots of time in the water kid is coming home stoked she caught several waves. Thank you

The nicest staff!! Our kayaks were in perfect shape. We had the best time out on the water!!

Lauren and Ian were so friendly and professional. This is VIP style renting where all you do is show up and the equipment is in the water for you. Take advantage of the online waivers and Yelp check in offer! Definitely Jacksonville's best water sports rental venue. Thank you! read more

We went for a night bio tour and were supposed to see all kinds of glowing comb jellies when we paddled. Instead we had about 10 minutes where you could sit still and scoop out jellies and see them glow only when you scooped them. Then we spent an hour in "creepy creek" where there wasn't a single bit of glowing anything. When we went back out on the lake we never found anything else glowing and they just took us back to shore and acted like that was fine despite repeatedly telling us we were about to see an amazing light show that never materialized. I drove my girls 9 hours to kayak in the dark and see a gator in "creepy creek". It was definitely disappointing and not as advertised. read more

This place is amazing they have the friendliest and most helpful staff. The owners are the nicest people and truly want everyone to enjoy their paddle board or kayak experience. If you are looking for a great adventure for your family this is the perfect place to rent and enjoy the Guana. read more

Bought my daughters SUP here, they were extremely helpful and answered all our questions,

A must do!! Highly recommended, it's beautiful and Ben is a great guide. There's so much to learn about Guana

Ben was a terrific guide! Very knowledgeable! We started out by learning correct paddling techniques (for those who didn't know) and then he helped those who needed it get their kayak in the water. I have lived in FL since I was 15 and never knew some of the things Ben taught us! We learned a little about Ponce de Leon, the vegetation and the wildlife in the area. He was very personable and friendly as well! thanks, Ben! And thanks, Guana Outpost! Brad and Jen read more

We signed up for SUP lessons and we had a great day. Dalton was a Patient instructor and we learned much more then we expected. We thought SUP would be intuitive but after our class, we realized how fortunate we were to take a lesson.we now feel that we are prepared to start SUP without an instructor. All the employees were friendly and helpful. I would recommend this company for lessons or rentals. read more