Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Blue Rainbow River Rat Rentals
DunnellonWeekend kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals operating from Rainbow Springs Country Club for Rainbow River trips.
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.
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.
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.
Paddles Outdoor Rentals
Crystal RiverKayak and paddleboard rental company offering clear kayak manatee viewing tours and guided eco-tours on Crystal River.
Rainbow River Kayak Adventures
DunnellonPremier kayak, paddleboard, and tube rental outfitter on the Rainbow River with shuttle service, paddles, and life jackets included.
River Ventures
Crystal RiverPremier eco-tour company offering manatee swim and snorkel tours, kayak rentals, airboat rides, paddleboard rentals, and seasonal scallop hunts.
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.