Best 294 things to do in Palmetto, FL

Private double-decker party boat in Bradenton Beach with slide and BYOB cruising

Private Anna Maria Island sunset cruise for up to 12 guests

Private 4-hour sandbar and island hop with morning or afternoon departures

Family-friendly snorkeling on Anna Maria Island with gear included

Cruise to Egmont Key State Park to explore Fort Dade and beachcomb for shells

Private 2-hour cruise to look for dolphins, manatees, and more

Cruise Anna Maria Island by captained tritoon with room for up to 6

Fly a private helicopter tour from Sarasota for up to 3 passengers

Customize a 3-hour beach picnic with setup and cleanup included

Reserve a beach suite setup for six, ready from 10am–4pm

Set up a 3-hour sunset beach picnic for two

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

Paddle Lido Key, then taste your way through downtown Sarasota

Shop boutiques and enjoy bubbles and light bites in Sarasota’s historic districts

Eat your way through Downtown Sarasota with local history and art

Sample Sarasota bites and paired drinks on a guided culinary walk

Ride a 13-mile historic railroad excursion in open-air or air-conditioned cars.