Top Activities on the Ground in Sarasota

On this self-guided bicycle tour, you’ll discover how an unlikely cast of characters – from a Fig Newton millionaire, to platform divers who dodged sharks – transformed a barrier island into a beloved community. You’ll encounter the island’s famous “mosquito jail” – a 1927 lockup with barred windows but no glass, where biting insects proved more effective than bars at deterring crime. You’ll pedal past the Roser Memorial Church, built by Charles Roser, who created the Fig Newton cookie and the process to make it then sold his creation Nabisco for a million dollars in 1890 Along the way, you’ll learn about the making of Hollywood’s 1948 film On an Island With You, and explore Bean Point where the island’s first homesteader settled in 1892. You’ll also ride past sites devastated by 2024’s hurricanes and discover how this community of 1,000 residents rallied to rebuild.

We have been avid explorers of Myakka River State Park for the better part of two decades and have been operating tours for nearly 5 years so our knowledge and expertise of the park and it's wildlife inhabitants is unmatched! Our guides are also extremely proficient in photography so you will leave with plenty of great photo mementos at no additional cost! Perhaps what makes our experience the most unique is that our top of the line E-bikes allow you to choose how much effort you put into the ride. Put your assist level low and get some exercise or allow the bike to do all the work and see the entire park sweat-free.

Immerse yourself in Sarasota's coastal mangrove forests, look out for dolphins and manatees, and practice kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding skills on this immersive, small-group tour. After departing from the Turtle Beach Boat Launch, paddle out on Sarasota Bay and practice with your equipment. Then, head into the mangrove islands of the Jim Neville Preserve for your best chance to see local marine life including dolphins.

Enjoy one of Florida's best beaches at sunset on an electric bike tour. With 5-level pedal assist and an on-demand throttle, the electric bike allows you to put in as much or as little effort as you want as you ride along Siesta Key. All experience levels are welcome. Booking in advance ensures you won't miss out on this small-group tour.

Increase your chances of spotting manatees and dolphins during an eco-friendly kayak tour of the Lido Key in Sarasota. Ideal for lovers of nature and wildlife, this experience lets you escape the crowds on land and is suitable for both beginner and advanced paddlers. Plus, traveling in a non-motorized vessel means you’re less likely to scare away animals.

Explore the highlights and some of the lesser-known areas of Sarasota, all at your own pace, on this app-led Sarasota showdown scavenger hunt. You won’t be stuck following a tour guide or a large group tour. Instead, you and your personal group go on a detective hunt to solve clues and make your way up the leaderboard, while learning all about Sarasota at the same time.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

While the sun-soaked shores of Siesta Key draw in visitors, don’t forget that Sarasota’s city streets are just as warm and welcoming. Discover this city’s many art galleries, boutique shops, and cozy restaurants while you play this app-based scavenger hunt. Roam around the city in search of items, complete challenges, and answer trivia questions to earn points. Each player has a unique role, so everyone can complete their own interactive challenges.

Could you survive in Sarasota during a zombie apocalypse? Find out in this fun zombie-themed scavenger hunt game in downtown Sarasota. You and your group of “survivors” can explore the city on your own terms, playing this self-guided game via your smartphone. A remote interactive survival guide will be standing by to provide support as you hunt for clues and complete challenges. Play against other virtual teams to win the most points.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

In this fun Crazy Dash scavenger hunt of Sarasota, players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they want, to collect points. They'll also complete challenges for points. Players can see their score on the app's live rankings. All scavenger hunts have a remote host to help along the way. Crazy Dash is our easiest and most casual scavenger hunt. Come explore with us in Sarasota.

Whether you’re getting around town on vacation, taking a leisurely ride from home, or need an alternative way to get your errands and work done, you can rent an electric bike. The bike will be dropped off at your designated location throughout Manatee, Sarasota, and Hillsborough Counties. A helmet, bike charger, and full instructions are all included. There’s a throttle and pedal assist if you want to exercise or you can just cruise.

Use an app to explore Sarasota in this fun royal scavenger hunt! In Wacky Walks, you will compete in royal tournaments to determine a King or Queen throughout the game. The King/Queen will lead the team in finding items around the city and doing challenges for points. Take a photo of the item or completing the challenges through the app. The goal of the game is to keep your King/Queen title the longest and gain as many points as possible during your game. You can play for as long as you choose, in any area of the city you'd prefer. A remote host will be chatting with you throughout the game if you need help. Come play Wacky Walks in Sarasota today!

Our women’s beach cruiser rentals on Anna Maria Island are designed for effortless island living — featuring upright handlebars, ultra-comfort seats, and smooth, easy handling perfect for beachwear cruising. Each bike is professionally tuned for a safe, reliable ride throughout your stay. With Anna Maria’s compact, bike-friendly layout, you can easily ride to the beach, shops, restaurants, and sunset spots without worrying about parking. It’s the most relaxing, fun, and authentic way to experience the island like a local. Weekly bike rentals include free delivery and pickup if needed. Free parking on our lot when you rent!

You'll use an app to explore Sarasota in this fun scavenger hunt! In 3Quest Challenge, the app will give you a list of things (given in riddle form) to find around the city. Solve the riddle and take photos of the items to collect points. You'll also do fun challenges for points as well. The items and challenges will be separated into 3 quests. Complete quest 1, quest 2, and lastly quest 3 in order to finish 3Quest Challenge. Set a time limit for yourself of 2 hours if you'd like to make the game a bit more challenging! You'll have a remote host during your game that will chat with you if you need help along the way! Can you complete all 3 Quests in Sarasota?

Our Anna Maria Island beach cruiser rentals stand out because they’re built specifically for relaxed, coastal exploring — comfortable upright design, smooth single-speed simplicity, and ready-to-ride setups with baskets, locks, and lights included. The island’s flat, bike-friendly layout makes cruising effortless, whether you’re heading to the beach, Pine Avenue, or a sunset dinner. Unlike crowded parking lots or traffic stress, biking lets you experience the island at a slower, more authentic pace. Free parking on our lot when you rent! It’s not just transportation — it’s part of the Anna Maria lifestyle.

What makes our kid’s bike rentals in Anna Maria unique is the combination of safety, convenience, and true island freedom. Each bike is professionally maintained, properly sized for young riders, and ready for smooth cruising on Anna Maria Island’s flat, family-friendly streets. Our local staff will be happy to recommend several awesome routes for your enjoyment. No parking worries with our free on lot parking, just fun. Our central location makes pickup easy, so you can spend more time riding to beaches, parks, and local shops instead of worrying about logistics. It’s not just a bike rental—it’s a simple, stress-free way to let kids explore Anna Maria with confidence and fun! Weekly bike rentals include free delivery and pickup if needed. Plus, we offer free parking on our lot when you rent!