Get Up and Go Kayaking offers guided clear kayak eco-tours in Mary Esther/Destin, FL, launching from a private site at Native’s Cove, 101 W Miracle Strip Parkway. Tours paddle through salt marshes, shallow estuaries, hidden coves, grassy flats, and uninhabited islands with white quartz sand dunes in the crystal-clear waters of Santa Rosa Sound. Family-friendly for all levels and children over 5, with opportunities for wildlife viewing (fish, crabs, birds, rays, dolphins), swimming, and photos. Experienced CPR-certified guides share local history and ecology. Small groups limited to 10 guests or 5 kayaks (tandems possible). Tour types include 2-hour daytime, 1.5-hour sunset, and glow night tours. Portion of proceeds donated to Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge; woman-owned business.
Fort Walton Beach Scuba is the only full-service dive center in the Fort Walton area, offering Gulf of Mexico dive boat trips every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, PADI scuba courses including Discover Scuba Diving for non-certified individuals, equipment rentals, sales, service, and a family atmosphere with over 30 years of instructor experience.
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