Best 310 things to do in Cortez, FL

Rent a pedal kayak and explore Sarasota Bay with all gear and safety equipment included.

Paddle Shell Key Preserve with owner-guides and time to explore the island

Sip signature cocktails and learn the stories behind Sarasota’s spirits

Tour Sarasota’s Pinecraft community to learn Amish and Mennonite culture

Ride an air-conditioned trolley at night for musical ghost stories and Sarasota history in October.

Sing 70s & 80s hits on a trolley with a bar stop at 99 Bottles

Rent a kayak or paddleboard and explore Turtle Beach waterways with a provided map

Paddle a clear kayak through Shell Key Preserve

Paddle to Shell Key Preserve for a 4-hour sandbar kayak tour

Paddle Shell Key Preserve at sunset with a guided kayak tour

Customize your day exploring sandbars, islands, and marine life on a private catamaran.

Visit the gift shop and model railroad display in Parrish

Take the controls of a locomotive for an hour

Ride a Super Air Nautique G25 with a USCG captain in Tampa Bay

Spend 6 hours on the water with a private Siesta Key boat charter

Plan your own 4-hour charter with sandbars, snorkeling, and stops for food and drinks

Build your own full-day private boat charter from Siesta Key

Watch the sunset from a comfortable boat on a 2-hour Siesta Key tour

Fish for trophy sharks with rod, reel, and heavy shark gear provided

Relax aboard a captained pontoon to discover shell-strewn islands and spot Gulf wildlife

Cruise into the sunset and watch 4th of July fireworks from the water

Customize a 4-hour private cruise with snorkeling, paddleboarding, dolphin watching, and more.