Best 288 things to do in Lakewood Ranch, FL

Cruise Gulf and back bay waters as the sun sets over Anna Maria Island

Cruise Palma Sola Bay on horseback and ride through the water

Paddle a 100% clear kayak to mangroves and a secluded beach near Sarasota

Book a private clear-kayak tour with a guide for groups up to 14

Rent a kayak or paddleboard for 4 hours with gear, route map, and lesson

Paddle between Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key with a guided wildlife-focused route

Paddle Longboat Pass for 4 hours with a map and basic lesson

Paddle Lido Key’s mangrove tunnels with a local naturalist guide

Explore Lido Key’s mangrove tunnels with included gear, map, and a brief lesson

Paddle the waters between Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key with your own private guide

Paddle into a Florida Gulf Coast sunset with a guided kayak tour

Paddle a private sunset route with a dedicated guide in Sarasota Bay

Paddle Lido Key’s mangrove tunnels with a private guide from Ted Sperling Nature Park

Paddle a private clear-kayak tour through Robinson Preserve to mangroves and a sandbar

Navigate Anna Maria Island waters with room for up to 10 guests

Cruise around Anna Maria Island with room for up to 14 passengers

Rent a pontoon for a flexible day on the bay with room for up to 9 passengers

Private 2-hour sunset cruise to spot dolphins in Sarasota Bay

Rent a tritoon for up to 12 and cruise Sarasota Bay for 4 or 8 hours

Private sandbar cruise to Jewfish Key for swimming, snorkeling, and shelling

Experience dolphins, sandbars, and a relaxing sunset cruise in the bays of Anna Maria Island.

See non-migratory dolphins and unique wildlife while exploring the bays of Manatee and Sarasota.

Cruise to Egmont Key for shelling, snorkeling, and a Florida state park stop

Cruise local sandbars and look for dolphins from Bradenton Beach Marina