top 10 Day Trips

Sarasota's proximity to some of the most one-of-a-kind destinations in the country makes it easy to take a break from the sand and sea for a day. Just about an hour north of Sarasota and across the scenic Sunshine Skyway Bridge is Tampa/St. Pete. Professional sports, thrilling amusement park rides and the works of late Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali can all be easily found there. Further north is Tarpon Springs. Founded by Greek sponge fishermen, the town still boasts working docks. East of Sarasota is the theme park capital of the world, Orlando. Visit with Mickey Mouse and his friends, see unique marine life or pay a visit to Hollywood. It's all just about two hours away.

Cool Beans Cruises

Enjoy nature, sunsets, dolphins, shelling and sightseeing in Naples and Marco Island with Cool Beans Cruises. Set sail onto the beautiful Gulf of Mexico waters of Naples and Marco Island Florida onboard one of the two beautiful ...read more

Cruise Captiva's Upper Islands

For over 25 years, Captiva Cruises has been transporting passengers to fun and exciting Southwest Florida out-island destinations. Crew aboard Captiva Cruises’ vessels share their in-depth knowledge and passion for ...read more

The Dali Museum

It’s a cloudy day and no one is interested in going to the beach or playing golf. It’s the perfect opportunity to take a day trip and explore another area of the Gulf Coast region. Pack the children in the car and drive about ...read more

Clyde Butcher Swamp Walk Tour

A Big Cypress Swamp walk is more than a walk in the park; it's an adventure, a getaway and a thrill for the whole family. Experience Southwest Florida's unspoiled treasure, Big Cypress Swamp, on a guided 90-minute eco-tour. This ...read more

Everglades Island Airboat & Totch's Island Tours

Families visiting Southwest Florida will enjoy the adventure of venturing deep into Florida’s most mysterious habitat - the Everglades on a tour with Everglades Island Airboat & Totch's Island Tours. See where the ...read more

Key West Express

Take the Key West Express to Key West for the ultimate Florida vacation day trip! A fantastic adventure is just a quick trip on the Ferry from Southwest Florida cities including Fort Myers, Naples and Marco Island. A ...read more

Mangrove Outfitters Fishing Guides

Mangrove Outfitters has been serving Naples since 1994, helping anglers catch Tarpon, Redfish, Snook, Tripletail, Seatrout and more. Set out for great backcountry fishing with some of Naples’ best-known ...read more

Everglades Day Safari

Join one of the world’s premier eco-tours and travel through the magnificent Florida Everglades. Explore all four ecosystems that make up the Everglades: the sawgrass prairie, mangrove estuary, cypress swamps and pine ...read more

Everglades Excursions

Cruise through Everglades National Park to encounter native Florida plants and wildlife. Discover and explore the Florida Everglades on a safari tour with Everglades Excursions. Tour passengers board a comfort-controlled vehicle ...read more

Bird’s Underwater Manatee Tours

Experience the beauty of swimming with a manatee in its natural environment on a day trip from Sarasota to Bird's Underwater Manatee Tours. Discover and learn about these amazing gentle giants in an up close and personal encounter in the ...read more

To the south of Sarasota lie opportunities to explore the wonders of history, science, nature and more. Experience a bit of history and science in together during a visit to the Fort Myers winter home of two American icons Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Or explore one of the most unique ecosystems in the world with a visit to the Everglades. It is home to roughly 11,000 species of seed-bearing plants and more than 400 species of land and water animals. You can also get a taste of the tropics with a ferry ride to the southern-most point in the United States.

Go out and explore the region with a rewarding day trip from Sarasota.