Best 187 things to do in Bradenton Beach, FL

Ride a 13-mile historic railroad excursion in open-air or air-conditioned cars.

Visit the gift shop and model railroad display in Parrish

Take the controls of a locomotive for an hour

Learn wing foiling basics in a small group over 2 hours

Learn windsurfing basics in a 3-hour small-group lesson

Learn to ride an eFoil with expert instruction in St. Petersburg

Ride a Super Air Nautique G25 with a USCG captain in Tampa Bay

Cruise Tampa Bay for dolphins and a sunset from St. Pete Pier

Ferry from St. Pete Pier to Egmont Key with time to explore beaches and ruins

Sail past St. Pete shores and the Sunshine Skyway at sunset

Cruise from St. Pete Pier on a 90-minute dolphin tour

Paddle a 100% clear kayak to mangroves and a secluded beach near Sarasota

Book a private clear-kayak tour with a guide for groups up to 14

Cruise upper Boca Ciega Bay on a narrated dolphin and wildlife eco tour

Ride the ferry from Fort De Soto to Egmont Key, with snorkeling available

Take a narrated ferry to Shell Key for beach time and shelling

Cruise John’s Pass on a 90-minute pirate ship adventure

Cruise Boca Ciega Bay and learn about local dolphins with your crew

Cruise Boca Ciega Bay at sunset via John’s Pass

Fish for snapper and sea bass on a 5-hour trip close to shore from John’s Pass

Cruise John’s Pass at sunset with free beer and wine

Spend 6–7 hours fishing offshore from Madeira Beach

Cruise 70–100 miles offshore for 7–8 hours of deep-water fishing

Cruise from John’s Pass to Shell Key for island shelling