If you have kids in tow, they’ll go bonkers on the beaches, but when they’re ready for a change of pace, we’ve got fantastic options to keep them active and happy. Eco-tours to spot dolphins, explore the waterways or cruise into the sunset. When it comes to rentals, everything’s available – golf carts, kayaks, paddle boards, and bikes. For the truly adventurous, have them experience a treetop zip line. Believe us, they’ll have plenty of stories to tell their friends when they get home.
TreeUmph Adventure Course
Elevating family fun to new heights with a dizzying array of activities, including cable walkways, climbing walls, twist bridges, swinging logs and zip lines for the adrenaline junkies. A slate of experiences designed for the brave and the not-so-brave alike.
go to websiteDolphin Tours, Boat Charters & Parasailing
M/V Minnow offers boat tours and charters, including dolphin tours, excursions to Egmont Key and sunset cruises. Yolo Adventures can arrange for a fun-filled day on the water. Fishing charters, boat tours and parasailing make this a family favorite. Happy Paddler will outfit your tribe with kayak rentals or guided tours designed to get you up close and personal to Florida’s wildlife.
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Get outside and hike through some of the most beautiful seaside nature parks in the world. Home to rare and exotic bird species, dolphins, manatees, crabs, conchs and even alligators, these preserves make perfect photographic safaris. Some include Neal Preserve, Perico Preserve and Robinson Preserve, all of which are right across the Anna Maria Bridge and can be reached within minutes.
go to websiteBicycle, Golf Cart & Kayak Rentals
Beach Bums on Pine Avenue is your one-stop shop for island fun. A wide selection of beach cruisers, kayaks and golf carts are only surpassed by their customer service. Plus, they’ll even deliver your rentals to your door!
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