Things to Do in Carol City

A Lamborghini Gallardo roars down the asphalt, its driver taking an exhilarated gasp as it grips the road around each heart-pounding turn. Although this is a six-figure vehicle, the driver is no millionaire. He's simply getting a taste of extravagance in one of I-95 Exotics' luxury or exotic cars. The company's fleet of vehicles runs the gamut of the auto world's elite, encompassing makes such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, and even a street-legal Formula 1 racecar. For daily rentals, I-95 Exotics wheels out luxury coupes and SUVs from makers such as BMW, Audi, and Mercedes Benz. If one ride isn't enough, customers can combine vehicles into an exotic tour. Tours join like-minded engine buffs in a trip to Key Largo, which lets them sample—thanks to pit stops every 40 minutes to trade rides—the horsepower of five cars from a list that includes the Ferrari 360, Lamborghini Gallardo, Dodge Viper SRT 10, and a Toyota Prius strapped to an airplane.

I-95 Exotics doesn't only deal in four-wheeled vessels: It also rents motorcycles and charters boats ranging from 18-foot Sea Rays to a 93-foot custom-made italian yacht that sleeps up to eight. It also embarks on private sunset cruises aboard a 34-foot yacht, which includes complimentary champagne to enjoy as passengers survey the iconic Miami skyline and its array of mansion-esque bounce houses.

Located in North Miami Beach, H2O Dive Center facilitates safe diving experiences with a staff of SSI-certified instructors, informative ocean-exploration courses, and quality equipment rentals. During each dip in the center's pool, professional scuba divers prep beginners for open-water dives by demonstrating how to properly use the provided equipment and imitating the accents of sea turtles. Seasoned divers can further their studies during advanced diving courses or a three-part open-water certification course.

For more than a quarter century, A&A Beach Services has given beach-goers all the tools they need to get the best rest, relaxation, and enjoyment out of their sandy stay. Thrill-seekers can rent a Yamaha jet ski and zoom over the Atlantic waves. Beach accessories such as umbrellas, cabanas, and chaise lounges furnish a happily lazy afternoon.

The company’s prime spot directly on the 2.5-mile Hollywood Beach Boardwalk makes bike riding an easy and popular sightseeing activity and the best way to outrun an angry hermit crab. Everyone from single riders to families of four can enjoy their sunny jaunt with a bike inventory that includes banana bikes, kid carriers, and two- and four-seat Surreys.

Rob—a licensed Coast Guard captain and PADI-certified master scuba diver trainer—is affectionately called Captain Rob by his clients. His eponymous company helps the uninitiated to explore underwater with PADI-certification classes that focus on open-water dives in open water. From his 27-foot boat, a Grady White called Little Bugga, the captain launches expeditions beneath the waves. His encyclopedic knowledge of the area's ecology, which includes marine life, shines as he explains it in detail to divers. He also uses his decades of experience to teach new boat owners how to fish or captain their vessel through turbulent waters and car washes.