Best 783 things to do in Palmetto, FL

See Florida sunset colors from a clear tandem kayak

Paddle a clear, LED-lit kayak through Anna Maria Island Sound after dark

Pedal through seagrass beds and mangrove tunnels on a 2-mile Neal Preserve tour

Plan a private coastal cruise with your own food and drinks

Cruise coastal waters with time for a sandbar swim, waterfront stops, or an eco-focused outing

Cruise Anna Maria Island waters with a paddle board and kids kayak included

Cruise Anna Maria Island waters with a paddleboard and kids kayak included

Cruise Holmes Beach waters on a 13-passenger tritoon with shade and wrap-around seating

Rent a boat for 4 hours to 7 days, with space for up to 12 passengers

Customize your route with snorkeling, sightseeing, and island stops on a private boat

Customize a private Anna Maria & Long Boat Key boat tour for up to 6 people

A day on the water with snorkel gear and underwater scooters

Private island boating with swim, snorkel, and paddleboard time

Explore Anna Maria Island waters and look for dolphins with a private captain

Target snapper, grouper and more on an offshore fishing trip

A private sunset cruise with Gulf views, wildlife searching, and a possible sandbar stop

Target reef species offshore with AM or PM options

See Sarasota’s coastline and Sunshine Skyway Bridge on a 50-minute helicopter flight

See Downtown Sarasota landmarks from the air on a 20-minute helicopter flight

Private Sarasota helicopter ride with champagne, roses, and music

30-minute helicopter flight over Sarasota beaches and coastal landmarks

See Sarasota glow at sunset on a 20-minute helicopter flight

Cruise Sarasota Bay for beach stops, fishing, and wildlife viewing

Skip traffic with an open-air water taxi to Bradenton Riverwalk Pier