Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Blue Run of Dunnellon Park
DunnellonWaterfront park on the Rainbow River with kayak and paddleboard access, walking trails, and a 3-acre pond. Water temps stay a consistent 72 degrees year-round, and there's no entrance fee. Get there early on weekends — parking fills fast.
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).
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.
Weeki Wachee Kayaking
Kayak outfitter offering paddling adventures on the crystal-clear, 72-degree Weeki Wachee River with frequent manatee sightings, plus paddleboard and canoe rentals.