Best 83 things to do in Sanford, FL

Guided paddle tour on Rainbow River and Indian Creek

Guided paddle on Silver Springs with a photo and video package

Paddle or kayak Winter Park’s lakes and tropical canals with a guided 2-hour tour

Paddle after sunset and watch the Banana River glow

Paddle Merritt Island mangroves with a guide and spot dolphins and manatees

Learn to paddleboard with a private pro lesson on calm Lake Conway

Cruise New Smyrna’s intracoastal waterways on a 1-hour paddleboard or kayak rental

Cruise New Smyrna’s intracoastal waterways with a 4-hour paddleboard or kayak rental

Rent a paddleboard or kayak for 7 hours on New Smyrna’s intracoastal waterways

Cruise New Smyrna Beach waterways with a 2-hour paddleboard or kayak rental

Paddle down the canal to spot dolphins on a 1.5-hour tour

Fly low over the St. Johns River with a splash-and-dash water landing

Fly a 45-minute seaplane loop for gators on Lake Apopka and theme park views

Take a 35-minute seaplane flight over Central Florida lakes and the Ocklawaha River

Take off from Lake Dora on a 15-minute seaplane splash-and-dash

Discover lagoon history and wildlife from the water

Clear-kayak sunset paddle with seasonal bioluminescence

Paddle in tandem on a 90-minute morning kayak tour

Rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard with half-day, full-day, or overnight options

Paddle calm Florida waters to witness glowing dinoflagellates or comb jellies with experienced guides

Paddle Florida’s bioluminescent waters in a clear kayak

Kayak Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge at sunset, then paddle into bioluminescence

Paddle at sunset and look for bioluminescence on the Indian River Lagoon

Kayak through Cocoa Beach bioluminescence on a 90-minute guided paddle