Best 288 things to do in Lakewood Ranch, FL

Cruise Siesta Key by e-bike with a rental timed for sunset

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

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

Sightsee local waterways on a private charter with flexible 2–8 hour options

Paddle Jim Neville Marine Preserve to water-only Midnight Pass Beach

Launch from Turtle Beach and paddle to Midnight Pass

Paddle the mangrove tunnels of Ted Sperling Park with a local guide

Paddle Lido Key mangrove tunnels with a private guide

Paddle Lido Key’s mangrove tunnels from Ted Sperling Park

Paddle Midnight Pass on a private Siesta Key kayak or paddleboard tour

Learn to surf in Sarasota with a coach-led lesson

Paddle Sarasota’s mangrove tunnels on a 2-hour guided kayak tour

Kayak Little Sarasota Bay to South Lido’s shaded mangrove tunnels

Kayak Sarasota’s mangrove islands with an experienced guide on a 2-hour afternoon tour

Paddle the Lido Key Mangrove Tunnels with a 4-hour single or tandem kayak rental

Rent a single or tandem kayak and paddle the Lido Key mangrove tunnels

Customize your 2-hour private TriToon cruise with a captain included

Customize a 4.5-hour private sandbar charter with a captain

Cruise Anna Maria Island waters with seating, shade, and room for up to 9 guests