things to do in Nokomis, FL

Browse local boutiques, enjoy light bites, and uncover Sarasota stories

Sample local flavors while uncovering Sarasota's art, history and circus lore

Taste Sarasota’s food scene with chef-selected pairings and local stories

Sip, shop, and uncover John Ringling's St. Armands legacy

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

Take the helm of a 200 HP tritoon for inshore cruising and swimming

Paddle Deep Creek wetlands with a local guide

Cruise open water for sightseeing, swimming, parties, and sunset views

Fish offshore with gear, bait, and a licensed captain included

Chart your ideal day on Venice waterways with a licensed captain

Cross Sarasota Bay and paddle secluded mangrove tunnels in a clear-bottom kayak

See below the surface on a relaxed evening paddle

A convenient street-legal way to explore Nokomis

Set sail with live Jimmy Buffett tribute music aboard River Skipper II

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

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.

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

Cruise local sandbars and look for dolphins from Bradenton Beach Marina

See Sarasota’s Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Mid-Century Modern architecture by van

Cruise to Egmont Key for shelling, snorkeling, and beach time on a private boat

Cruise Sarasota Bay on a private dolphin eco tour aboard the Anna Maria Explorer

Cruise Anna Maria Sound at sunset on a 2-hour dolphin-watching boat ride

Ride a Sarasota metaphysical trolley tour with sound healing and mini tarot readings