Outdoor Adventures on the Emerald Coast

There’s no shortage of outdoor activities along Florida’s Emerald Coast. Check out our list of adventures to add to your vacation itinerary for your next beach vacation!  

Water adventures  
Of course, our waterways are the most popular places to partake in creating memories while on vacation. Here are a few of the many water activities you and your family can enjoy while on your beach getaway. All activities have many vendors offering these services, so you will have no trouble engaging in any of these adventures during your time at the beach.  
Snorkeling

Kayaking  

Canoeing  

Parasailing

Scuba Diving  

Paddleboarding  

Fishing  

Jet skiing  


Ziplining  
Did you know you can zipline on your beach vacation? Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center and Florida Zipline Adventures both offer a variety of ziplining opportunities where you can soar through treetops and over local waterways including Coldwater Creek.  

State parks  
The region’s state parks range from beautiful undisturbed beaches to acres of land covered with pine and cypress trees. These beautifully manicured areas along the Emerald Coast are a great place to spend the afternoon exploring. Parks throughout the area include Henderson Beach State Park, Eden Gardens State Park, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, and Grayton Beach State Park.  

Bike  
Rent a bike and cruise along the popular Highway 30A. This scenic route has a 19-mile paved bike path that stretches throughout 30A’s 13 coastal neighborhoods. In addition to the beach bike bath, there are multiple trails throughout the area that happily welcome bikers, including the Greenway Trails in Dune Allen and Longleaf Greenway Trails in Rosemary Beach.

Published on Thursday, October 10, 2019