Dig for Gold - Jacksonville Beach
If you’ve wondered about those folks rummaging in the sand for buried treasure, order metal detectors online and you can hunt too. This is what we call service with a smile. Owner Tom Baker’s crew at Rent Beach Stuff drops off and picks up gear free of charge. rentbeachstuff.com
Learn from Pros - Santa Rosa Beach
Get in on the latest trend with private lessons. One hour for one to two people is $60 each. Learn stand-up paddle-board etiquette and skills. Hooked on this water sport? Listen to 30A Radio’s Stand Up Paddle Show, Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST. yoloboard.com
Explore the Reef - Boynton Beach
At Oceanside Beach Service rent snorkeling gear ($40 a day) or beach-launch a Hobie Cat ($50/hour) and dive into the sparkling blue to discover offshore reefs. Catch some rays out of the surf with a perfect beach setup: two lounges and an umbrella or cabana ($30 a day). beachservice.com
Ride the Waves - Naples Beach
Play in the surf with great water toys like WaveRunners and kayaks. take a break at your cabana for $20 per day; add lounge chairs for $5. Cabana Dan’s sells snacks like fresh-fruit sorbets and even chocolate-dipped key-lime pie, perfect for hot days. 239-777-4040
Sway and Chill - Rosemary Beach
Relax in style with rockin’ hammocks on cypress-wood stands, or hang with a bunch of friends in a “living-room” setting, starting at $35. If a firepit is your desire, SeaOats Beach Service owner Chris Webb sets it up hassle-free (with permit), so you can enjoy the night ($350). seaoatsbeachservice.com
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