Welaka Living Along The St. Johns River.

The lifestyle at St. Johns River Hill and Welaka is as easy and steady as the current of the St. Johns River. It's an unhurried pace where nature is not too different from the way it was in the early days of Florida.

Imagine quiet mornings fishing where the only sounds are the purr of a trolling motor, a backdrop of wild natural sounds and hopefully the occasional thrash on the water when a large mouth bass strikes the line. It’s a setting that is easily duplicated every day in this area and on a variety of inland waterways and lakes. There are a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities from the St. Johns River to Lake George, Crescent Lake to the Oklawaha River, and the unspoiled diversity of the Ocala National Forest.

There are also plenty of other diversions when it's time to turn up the volume. The area has many quaint small towns each with it's own eclectic shops, restaurants and character.

Here are a few of the fun local restaurants where residents and visitors gather.

Lodging

The Welaka Lodge & Resort is the area's premier riverfront destination property. It's the perfect place to dine and relax at the restaurant or lounge by boat or car. The cottages accommodations are excellent and convenient for putting up family and friends for a night or two.

Andersens Lodge is another nice local place for lodging and dining.

Sprague House is a beautiful historic bed & breakfast Inn at Crescent City. The house was built in the late 1800s and features authentic period architecture and four guest rooms.

Renegades on the River in Crescent City is close by as well with cabins and marina boat slips available.

Attractions & Activities

Local attractions right in town include:

• Welaka Maritime Museum
• Welaka Fish Hatchery and Aquarium right in town

There are many antique shops around the area. Palatka just to the north has movie theatres and several festivals throughout the year, as do Crescent City and Georgetown. Fishing tournaments are also held throughout the year around the region

Golf is available close by at two great golf courses:

• The Oaks Golf Club in Fruitland -- 5 Miles
• Palatka Golf Club in Palatka -- 10 Miles

Experience The Lifestyle

The best way to learn more about the lifestyle is with a tour of the area. Contact us and schedule a vist with one of our Welaka Specialist.