Santa Fe Lake Tours

Photo by Matt Mateo
Photo by Matt Mateo
Take some time out from concrete-filled cities at Santa Fe Lake. This is an ideal place to get some fresh air, relax and simply appreciate the views.

If you're traveling on a shoestring, you'll be happy to learn that this body of water doesn't have an admission fee. Want to know what else there is to see in or around Alachua County? Pay a visit to Greathouse Butterfly Farm. It's close to Santa Fe Lake and is also a traveler favorite.

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Palazzo Lakeside Hotel

Palazzo Lakeside Hotel

3 out of 5
Price was $612, price is now $158 per person
$158
per person
Feb 3 - Feb 6
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to Orlando (MCO)
16.4/10 Exceptional! (5,145 reviews)
I haven’t had the breakfast yet but there is no hot water in the

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Hawks Cay Resort

Hawks Cay Resort

4 out of 5
Price was $5,613, price is now $2,106 per person
$2,106
per person
Dec 25 - Dec 31
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Miami (MIA)
16/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Enjoyed a few days with the kids gere

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

The Shelborne By Proper, a Member of Design Hotels

The Shelborne By Proper, a Member of Design Hotels

4 out of 5
South Beach
Price was $2,147, price is now $857 per person
$857
per person
Jan 26 - Jan 30
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to Miami (MIA)
18.8/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
Staff super friendly and welcoming and helpful, room ready

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

Popular places to visit

Mike Roess Goldhead branch state park offers beautiful hikes through this natural ravine. The hike is a mile one way, and takes you from the top of the ravine, to an old mill site situated near the campgrounds.

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

You can take time to visit Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park during your travels to Keystone Heights. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

Single Vision Inc.

See the exotic and native animals who call Single Vision Inc. home during your trip to Melrose. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Single Vision Inc.

Waldo Motorsports

Take the family on an outing to Waldo Motorsports during your trip to Waldo. Take in the live music while you're in the area.

Waldo Motorsports

Waldo Farmers Market

You can do some window-shopping at Waldo Farmers Market during your stay in Waldo. Take in the live music while you're in the area.

Waldo Farmers Market

Gold Head Branch State Park

You can take time to visit Gold Head Branch State Park during your travels to Keystone Heights. Wander the parks in this family-friendly area.

Gold Head Branch State Park

Clear Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Clear Lake during your travels in Hawthorne. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Clear Lake

Best Lodging Options Near Santa Fe Lake

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
17230 Ne Us Highway 301 Waldo FL
Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites
Holiday Inn Express Starke by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Starke by IHG

2.5 out of 5
15111 S.Highway 301 Starke FL
Holiday Inn Express Starke by IHG
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

3 out of 5
1514 Southwest 14th Street Gainesville FL
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

3 out of 5
212 SE 1ST STREET, Gainesville FL
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown

3 out of 5
101 SE 1st Ave Gainesville FL
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
Red Carpet Inn

Red Carpet Inn

2 out of 5
744 N Temple Ave Starke FL
Red Carpet Inn
Sweetwater Branch Inn

Sweetwater Branch Inn

3.5 out of 5
625 East University Avenue Gainesville FL
Sweetwater Branch Inn
Best Western Starke

Best Western Starke

2.5 out of 5
1290 N Temple Ave Starke FL
Best Western Starke
Motel 6 Starke, FL

Motel 6 Starke, FL

2 out of 5
1101 N. Temple Ave. Starke FL
Motel 6 Starke, FL
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