Best 705 things to do in Bradenton, FL

Trace the women who shaped Anna Maria Island

Taste island food while uncovering Anna Maria Island's history

Taste creative tacos, sip margaritas, and discover Sarasota stories

Feed fish and spot marine life beneath LED-lit clear-bottom kayaks

Experience marine life up close on a comfortable pontoon cruise for all ages.

Cruise Sarasota Bay to Big Pass for Gulf sunset views

Parasail with an 800 ft line and 14 minutes of flight time

Fly parasailing on a private trip for up to 12, with observer spots if space allows

Pedal kayak Sarasota Bay to seagrass beds and mangrove tunnels

Pedal kayak 2 miles through mangrove tunnels at Emerson Point

Pedal through seagrass beds and mangrove tunnels on a 2-mile Neal Preserve tour

Explore Egmont Key from the water by jet ski

Explore Egmont and Passage Key by guided jet ski

Take the controls for an independent jet ski ride in a designated area

Take the controls and cruise a designated riding area at your own pace

Explore Tierra Verde waters by kayak or stand-up paddleboard

Get on the water with all-ages kayak and paddleboard rentals

Paddle Tierra Verde waters by kayak or stand-up paddleboard

Explore Tierra Verde waters by kayak or stand-up paddleboard

Choose adult, kids, or Surrey bikes for a flexible ride

Choose from adult, kids, and Surrey bikes for your Tierra Verde outing

Choose an adult, kids, or Surrey bike for a flexible ride

Choose an adult, kids, or Surrey bike for your Tierra Verde outing

Cruise Siesta Key’s western coast with time for dolphins, a sandbar stop, and a swim