Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Castaways Bar & Grill
Crystal RiverCasual waterfront bar and grill in Crystal River with cold drinks, pub food, and a laid-back outdoor vibe. A popular post-dive or post-kayak hangout.
Crystal River Clear Kayak Tours
Crystal RiverPaddle transparent kayaks over Crystal River's impossibly clear springs, watching fish and manatees glide beneath your feet. The see-through hull makes every paddle stroke a window into Florida's underwater world.
Crystal River Kayak Company
Crystal RiverKayak and paddleboard rentals plus guided tours through Crystal River's springs, including routes to Three Sisters Springs. The clear kayak manatee tours are a bucket-list experience. Open year-round except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Family Adventure Charters
Crystal RiverCharter company offering manatee tours, fishing charters, sightseeing cruises, and kayak rentals for families and groups.
Get Up and Go Kayaking
Crystal RiverThe original clear kayak tour company in Crystal River, offering guided tours through springs and manatee habitats in transparent kayaks.
Hunter Springs Kayaks
Crystal RiverPremier kayak and paddleboard rental outfitter in downtown Crystal River offering single and tandem kayaks, SUPs, clear bottom crafts, and guided manatee eco-tours during season (November through March).
Hunter Springs Park
Crystal RiverThis wooded park is named for its natural springs & popular for a cozy beach with a kayak launch.
Kaceys Custom Adventures Kayak Rentals and Tours
Crystal RiverClear kayak and paddleboard rental outfitter at Pete's Pier Marina, the closest shop to Three Sisters and Hunter Springs, offering manatee kayak tours including sunset and glow tours.
King's Bay Riverwalk
Crystal RiverWaterfront walkway along Kings Bay in Crystal River connecting to the downtown area, offering scenic views and access to kayak launches and manatee viewing areas.
Kings Bay Park
Crystal RiverDowntown Crystal River park and primary paddlecraft launch point on Kings Bay, featuring kayak rentals, a fishing dock, playground, picnic shelters, BBQ grills, and views of wintering manatees.
Paddles Outdoor Rentals
Crystal RiverKayak and paddleboard rental company offering clear kayak manatee viewing tours and guided eco-tours on Crystal River.
Paddletail Waterfront Adventures: Swimming with the Manatees
Crystal RiverCrystal River outfitter offering guided swim-with-manatees tours, kayak rentals, and eco-adventures, with expert guides and all gear included for 3-hour manatee encounters.
River Adventure Tours
Crystal RiverLocated at the headsprings of the Homosassa River, River Adventure Tours offers airboat tours, kayak rentals, manatee swimming experiences, and fishing guides all from one convenient location. Their diverse tour menu makes it easy to spend a full day on the water, whether you want high-speed thrills on an airboat or a peaceful paddle among the manatees.
River Ventures
Crystal RiverPremier eco-tour company offering manatee swim and snorkel tours, kayak rentals, airboat rides, paddleboard rentals, and seasonal scallop hunts.