Best 199 things to do in Palmetto, FL

Pedal kayak 2 miles through mangrove tunnels at Emerson Point

Pedal through seagrass beds and mangrove tunnels on a 2-mile Neal Preserve tour

Paddle Shell Key Preserve in a 100% clear tandem kayak

Private clear kayak tour with mangrove tunnels, beaches, or birding

Kayak Shell Key Preserve at night in a clear, LED-lit tandem kayak

Paddle Jim Neville Marine Preserve to water-only Midnight Pass Beach

Launch from Turtle Beach and paddle to Midnight Pass

Paddle the mangrove tunnels of Ted Sperling Park with a local guide

Paddle Lido Key mangrove tunnels with a private guide

Paddle Lido Key’s mangrove tunnels from Ted Sperling Park

Paddle Midnight Pass on a private Siesta Key kayak or paddleboard tour

Learn to surf in Sarasota with a coach-led lesson

Enjoy a spacious 24’ deck boat with watersports allowed and seating for up to 12

Island hop or fish aboard a 115hp bay boat with shade and a safety package

Rent a Yamaha WaveRunner and explore the waters near St. Pete Beach

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

Cruise Siesta Key by e-bike with a rental timed for sunset

Paddle glass-bottom kayaks to a mangrove island and sandbar for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing in St. Pete Beach

Paddle a glass-bottom kayak at night with LED lights and fish feeding

Paddle glass-bottom kayaks as LED lights reveal sea life in calm, shallow waters at sunset or under the stars

Paddle a glass-bottom kayak with LED lights and fish feeding on Sarasota’s calm waters

Paddle a glass-bottom LED kayak and feed fish at night

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

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