The Island
Calling the Wekiva home – the family connection to the Island
Some of my earliest memories with my family took place paddling down the Wekiva River. I can vividly remember stopping by the bait and tackle shop at the Wekiwa Marina
Florida’s springs look much the same in January as they do in July: clear, blue-green water rising out of the limestone at a steady temperature. What changes is everything around […]
Some of Central Florida’s best fall days happen on farms, at community gatherings, and beside the river. Orlando fall festivals begin in September and continue through November, bringing pumpkin patches, […]
Planning a corporate outing is mostly a process of elimination. You have a headcount, a budget, a date that half the leadership team can make, and a list of venues […]
A word from Bill Weinaug of Wekiva Island. Bill has spent years on the Wekiva River and took over the mural project from his daughter, Ashley Rose Weinaug. Here, in […]
Most rivers ask you to take their depths on faith. Florida’s spring-fed rivers do the opposite, running so clear that you can count the fish below your hull and watch […]
Most guides to Orlando dining start with theme park restaurants and end with the chains along International Drive. The result is a flattened picture of a city that actually has […]
Forget Orlando’s theme parks; the Wekiva River offers a natural spectacle: a protected cypress forest and spring-fed waterway for authentic, ticket-free wildlife viewing. North of Orlando, early paddlers often spot […]
Many Orlando visitors come for the theme parks. What they don’t expect is that Central Florida sits on one of the most ecologically rich landscapes in the eastern United States. […]
Orlando’s best-kept secret isn’t a theme park; it’s a clear, 72-degree river system fed by ancient aquifers just 20 minutes north of the city. Florida holds the largest concentration of […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2026) — In the last 20 years, the fashions have changed, the technology has evolved and the population of Central Florida has blossomed. But one thing […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 6, 2026) — Get ready to sip, sample and savor—riverside! Wekiva Island’s beloved craft beer and wine festival, Otter Fest, is back. Lovers of all things craft […]
There is no shortage of holiday events in Orlando. But at Wekiva Island, we’re confident in saying there’s no other holiday event in Central Florida like ours. Why? Because Wekiva […]
Some of my earliest memories with my family took place paddling down the Wekiva River. I can vividly remember stopping by the bait and tackle shop at the Wekiwa Marina
This Saturday, Wekiva Island will be closed until 5:00 p.m. for our annual Fall Egg Fest. We’d love for you to join the fun—grab your ticket and be part of the festivities. After 5:00 p.m., the Island will reopen and welcome guests as usual.
Join Wekiva Island and 3 Daughters Brewing this Saturday for a seafood feast benefiting the Central Florida Zoo. Enjoy a pound of jumbo shrimp, clams, corn, potatoes, sausage, and three pours of beer, all for $45!
Join us for our annual Earth Day celebration this Friday, April 24th all day long! Discover all the activities we have in store by clicking “Learn More” below. 🌎