10 Outdoor Activities in Sarasota That You Shouldn't Miss

May 11, 2022 Janean Rudisill

What kind of beachgoer are you? Chances are, you’ll find something in the Sarasota area that appeals to you. Soft sand, fishing piers, shells—you can find it around here. Just don’t go looking for a nude beach—that’s the one thing they don’t have.
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1. Key Sailing

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5.0 based on 458 reviews

Key Sailing

Providing private and group daytime and sunset sailing charters. Husband and wife crew has over 40 years of sailing experience together.

2. Almost Heaven Kayak Adventures

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5.0 based on 1,308 reviews

Almost Heaven Kayak Adventures

Kayaking eco tours and rentals

3. Biotica EcoTours - Day Tours

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5.0 based on 128 reviews

Biotica EcoTours - Day Tours

Biotica EcoTours provides guided kayak & hiking tours for all skill levels. We specialize in small groups and all of our tours are led by biologists, naturalists and experts in the field. Consistently rated as excellent for our customer service. We strive to provide the best ecotours possible and keep our customers coming back year after year!

4. Island Time Charter

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5.0 based on 289 reviews

Island Time Charter

Custom charter company offering eco-tours, sightseeing, fishing, tiki bar hopping, sandbar excursions, snorkeling, dolphin and manatee watching. Serving Siesta Key, Sarasota, Fl. and vicinity. Up to 6 passengers. Experience Sarasota from the best viewpoint - on the water!

5. Kayaking SRQ Tours and Rentals

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5.0 based on 1,626 reviews

Kayaking SRQ Tours and Rentals

Take a Guided or Self-guided tour of beautiful Ted Sperling Park and the World Famous Mangrove Tunnels! Go searching for manatees and dolphins and the incredible sea life in the mangroves. Please call in advance to reserve your spot. Our Guides have over 30 years experience paddling this beautiful park.

6. Endless Summer Eco Tours and Rentals

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Endless Summer Eco Tours and Rentals

We are Sarasota's first and only bicycle tour and rental company that specializes in high-end electric bikes. Rent by the hour or join us for our world famous Siesta Key Sunset Tour!

7. SURFit USA

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5.0 based on 225 reviews

SURFit USA

Providing amazing paddleboarding and kayaking in Sarasota since 2012! We love sharing these beautiful waterways with the world. As transplants from Hawaii, we love playing in the ocean and we work hard to make your adventure is comfortable, safe and fun!

8. Adventure Kayak Outfitters

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Adventure Kayak Outfitters

We are Sarasota's quality kayak outfitter for kayak tours and kayak rentals in Sarasota, Siesta Key Marine Preserve Tours, Lido Key Mangrove Tunnel Tours, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and Bradenton. Searching for things to do outdoors while on vacation in Sarasota? Discover a kayak tour or kayak rental. From the white sand beaches of Siesta Key to the beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island our native Floridian guides will take you on a kayak adventure you and your family will forever remember.

9. Sarasota Paddleboard Company

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5.0 based on 713 reviews

Sarasota Paddleboard Company

Lido mangrove tunnel kayak tours! Sarasota Paddleboard Company is a company that specializes in Stand up Paddleboarding and sit on top kayaks We provide rentals lessons and excursions 7 days a week. Based on lido key we are authorized for SUP and kayak rentals in the LIDO MANGROVE TUNNELS, and offer a second private location on Longboat Key. We offer delivery of rental equipment to hotels, homes and waterfront locations for multi day rentals. All necessary instruction and safety equipment is provided. We are specialist and carry top of the line equipment including race boards, all around boards, sup surf boards and tour boards. Touring and fishing kayaks. We will provide the correct equipment sized for the user, you will receive professional instruction by the best in the industry and you will be paddling in safe clam conditions.

10. I Kayak Sarasota

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I Kayak Sarasota

Guided Kayaking Tours, Discover Sarasota's natural beauty, along with its unique wildlife and habitat. Both residents and visitors appreciate exploring the beautiful exotic mangrove tunnels and Little Sarasota Bay. This tour is a favorite for all ages. Sarasota's best-kept secret. We are a licensed and insured kayaking company to offer guided tours of Sarasotas Mangrove Tunnels on Lido Key. Locally owned and all our guides have extensive experience in safety and are trained in CPR and life-saving skills. Don't want a guided tour, no problem we rent all kayaks and paddleboards by the half-day.Thanks for looking Bob Nikla lifelong native of Sarasota.

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