Best 294 things to do in Palmetto, FL

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

Snorkel and shell at Shell Key Preserve on a small-group cruise

Semi-private 2-hour sunset cruise through Tierra Verde canals

Enjoy a spacious 24’ deck boat with watersports allowed and seating for up to 12

Island hop or fish aboard a 115hp bay boat with shade and a safety package

Rent a Yamaha WaveRunner and explore the waters near St. Pete Beach

Cruise the Gulf Coast on a 22' premium center console with 4, 6, or 8-hour options

Rent a 20' center console for fishing or cruising, rated for up to 6

Rent a 24' deckboat for 6 hours with room for 10 and watersports allowed

Private 3-hour Shell Key cruise with dolphin spotting

Private charter for dolphin spotting, island hopping, or sandbar lounging

Cruise St. Petersburg waters with a captain on a 3–6 hour private charter

Cruise St. Petersburg’s waterways at sunset on a calm 2-hour tour

Stretch, unwind, and rejuvenate—right in the comfort of your vacation rental.

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

Choose a 3–8 hour private boat charter with a captain in Sarasota

Customize a 4–8 hour private Sarasota cruise with a captain

Paddle a glass-bottom kayak at night with LED lights and fish feeding

Paddle glass-bottom kayaks as LED lights reveal sea life in calm, shallow waters at sunset or under the stars

Paddle a glass-bottom LED kayak and feed fish at night