Best 619 things to do in Sarasota, 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

Target red snapper on a private offshore fishing day

Target grouper, snapper, amberjack, and more offshore

Fish offshore waters for red snapper when conditions allow

Chase Seasonal Snapper and Grouper Far Offshore

Pedal kayak 2 miles through mangrove tunnels at Emerson Point

Dive the reef with a Divemaster—no scuba certification needed

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

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

Unwind on a private boat as the sky shifts into sunset colors

Dock-hop waterfront bars with a licensed captain at the helm