things to do in Sarasota, FL

Combine beach shelling with a relaxing sunset cruise

Unwind with beach time and an evening on the water

Share snorkeling and island adventures with friends and family

Get to know an animal with your own private educator-led experience

Discover how an alligator feels, from its bumpy back to its smooth belly

Get close to a tropical bird with a hands-on encounter

Get close to gentle giants that can live up to 150 years

Explore tropical trails and a park home to more than 250 native and exotic animals

Get to know June, a gentle Reeves's muntjac, up close

Explore animal feeding encounters and live shows with your group

Explore a garden where flamingos roam freely

Fish inshore with a US Coast Guard licensed captain on a private boat

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

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

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

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

Cruise into the Florida sunset with a US Coast Guard licensed captain

Sail for 8 hours and choose Egmont Key, Anna Maria, or Shell Key

Rent a 26-foot tritoon with seating and shade for up to 12

Rent a 26' tritoon for a full day with seating for up to 12

Cruise Sarasota Bay with a 17-foot deck boat rental

Lounge on plush seating and swim from the rear boarding ladder