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Clear Kayak and Sightseeing in St. Augustine!

There are plenty of ways to explore St. Augustine, but nothing compares to seeing the nation’s oldest city from the water..in a clear kayak! Whether you’re a first time visitor or a local looking for your next adventure, our guided clear kayak tours offer a serious one of a kind experience that combines history, wildlife,…

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August 13, 2026

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The Forts of St. Augustine

Three Forts. One Story of Survival. As a certified tour guide in the city of St. Augustine, I have the privilege of experiencing some of the great monuments of American history that live right here in St. Augustine, Florida. The three forts I write about in this blog are great examples of these…

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June 24, 2025

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Top 7 Things to do in historic St. Augustine

A Local Tour Guide’s Perspective By Greg Waidmann, Owner & Certified Tour Guide, Get Up and Go Kayaking – St. Augustine As someone who spends just about every day sharing the beauty, history, and natural wonders of St. Augustine with visitors, I often get asked: “What should we not miss while we’re here?” It’s a…

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May 16, 2025

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Tamenend Dolphins

There’s a NEW DOLPHIN species in the St Augustine waterways and they are making a BIG SPLASH! Join Get Up and Go Kayaking – St Augustine on a clear kayaking tour and meet the Tamenend Dolphin! There’s always something magical about paddling through the Matanzas waterway, near historic St….

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May 8, 2025

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THE MANATEE ARE BACK IN ST. AUGUSTINE!

THERES A MANATEE! Those are the magic words that create the lure and excitement of a clear kayaking tour with Get Up and Go Kayaking~St Augustine! When a manatee is spotted on one of our clear kayaking tours, the group instantly stops paddling and scans the water line in hopes of catching a glimpse of…