Things to Do in Florida in December

Things to Do in Florida in December

Are you looking for things to do in the winter? Florida is a unique winter destination because of its weather and climate. The temperatures are around 70 degrees and sunny throughout the month.

Florida has numerous indoor and outdoor activities fit for all travelers. You'll also come across fewer tourists in the winter, giving you more room to play. Read on to learn more about the top things to do in Florida throughout December and the rest of winter!

St. Pete Beach in the Winter

With Winter Beach at St. Pete Pier, you can celebrate the holidays with beachfront ice skating, which is an excellent activity for skaters of all skill levels.

Winter Beach and St. Pete Pier offer other fun activities, including Santa visits, free concerts, holiday shopping and an arcade. The event usually runs from the end of November to the middle of January.

Enchant Light Maze and Village

Celebrate the magic of the season at the Enchant light maze and Christmas village presented by the Hallmark Channel. This unique experience offers unique light sculptures, interactive games, ice skating, visits with Santa, live entertainment, dining and holiday shopping. The Enchant experience lasts from November 25, 2022, to January 1, 2023, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

Boat Tours and Other Private Adventures

Salty Water Tours is a locally-operated company in the city that does private boat tours and activities. You can book these excursions online throughout December and January.

Some of their tours include:

• The Sea Hare Tour with snorkeling and animal sightings.
• An Island Explorer Tour that can visit one of three locations — Egmont Key, Shell Key and Passage Key.
• The Adventure Plus Tour includes the Dolphin Fun Tour, a visit to the Skyway Bridge, fun at the islands and lunch.
• The Dolphin Fun Tour, where you can see dolphins in their natural habitat.

You can view and book their available tours for winter on their website to have fun on your next adventure!

Watersports Lessons With Elite Watersports

If you want to combine your love of water with your passion for sports, try watersports and kiteboarding lessons in St. Pete, FL, from Elite Watersports. We offer numerous classes throughout the winter months to help you have an adventure. We offer kiteboarding, hydrofoiling, wakeboarding, e-foiling, wind winging lessons and more.

The winter months are our peak season for these lessons because the wind is the best. You can schedule lessons for yourself, get a gift card or book a class online as a gift for someone you know who will be in the area.

Looking for a more relaxed experience? Choose our wake boat charter! It is fun for the whole family, and it makes a great gift. 

Elite Watersports also has a store in St. Petersburg, which is a great place to start shopping for the holidays if you have a watersports fanatic in your life. Browse our lessons and book your winter session today!

Choose St. Petersburg, FL, as Your Winter Destination

If you want to visit a new destination in winter, St. Petersburg is the right place to go. Florida has numerous winter beach activities, including others that we haven't mentioned on this list! With warm weather, oceanside activities and fewer tourists, you'll find plenty of things to do in Florida.

St. Pete is also near other cities like Miami and Orlando, making us the perfect place for a longer vacation during the winter. Check out these events and our watersports lessons and have fun in Florida throughout the season!