Best 188 things to do in Longboat Key, FL

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

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

Private 2-hour sunset cruise to spot dolphins in Sarasota Bay

Rent a tritoon for up to 12 and cruise Sarasota Bay for 4 or 8 hours

Private sandbar cruise to Jewfish Key for swimming, snorkeling, and shelling

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

Soar up to 800 feet for a thrilling 10-minute parasail flight with an expert crew over the Gulf of Mexico

Take a private dolphin tour by boat for up to 12 guests

Cruise by private boat to Egmont Key for beaches, history, and snorkeling time

Private 90-minute sunset cruise for up to 12 from Bradenton Beach Marina