Best 199 things to do in Anna Maria, FL

Experience dolphins, sandbars, and a relaxing sunset cruise in the bays of Anna Maria Island.

See non-migratory dolphins and unique wildlife while exploring the bays of Manatee and Sarasota.

Cruise to Egmont Key for shelling, snorkeling, and a Florida state park stop

Cruise local sandbars and look for dolphins from Bradenton Beach Marina

Cruise to Egmont Key for shelling, snorkeling, and beach time on a private boat

Cruise Sarasota Bay on a private dolphin eco tour aboard the Anna Maria Explorer

Cruise Anna Maria Sound at sunset on a 2-hour dolphin-watching boat ride

Enjoy a self-guided paddle adventure with a versatile inflatable board.

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

Rent a kayak or paddleboard for 4 hours with gear, route map, and lesson

Paddle between Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key with a guided wildlife-focused route

Paddle Longboat Pass for 4 hours with a map and basic lesson

Paddle Lido Key’s mangrove tunnels with a local naturalist guide

Explore Lido Key’s mangrove tunnels with included gear, map, and a brief lesson

Paddle the waters between Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key with your own private guide

Paddle into a Florida Gulf Coast sunset with a guided kayak tour

Paddle a private sunset route with a dedicated guide in Sarasota Bay

Paddle Lido Key’s mangrove tunnels with a private guide from Ted Sperling Nature Park

Paddle a clear kayak through Shell Key Preserve

Paddle Shell Key Preserve on a small-group guided kayak tour

Paddle to Shell Key Preserve for a 4-hour sandbar kayak tour

Paddle Shell Key Preserve at sunset with a guided kayak tour

Drive a Corvette-inspired Jetcar on Palma Sola Bay with safety briefing included

Paddle Shell Key Preserve in a 100% clear tandem kayak