Boat & sandbar day
Book a licensed local captain for wildlife, sandbars and open-water views without the work of navigating unfamiliar shallows.
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Six ways to spend an island day.
Inshore fishing
A charter can tailor the day for first-timers, children or experienced anglers and usually supplies the core fishing gear.
Paddle & kayak
Choose calmer morning conditions, wear a PFD and ask the outfitter which route matches wind, tide and experience.
Pine Avenue
Pair local shops and a relaxed meal with Bayfront Park and the City Pier area for an easy north-end afternoon.
Bridge Street
Ride the trolley south for shops, dining and a different view of the island, then return without hunting for parking.
Wildlife watching
Look for dolphins offshore and shorebirds along the sand. Observe from a respectful distance and never feed wildlife.
Families
Keep the plan simple.
One booked activity per day is usually enough. Use mornings for boats, paddling and beach walks; take a pool or quiet break during the hottest hours; return outside for dinner and sunset.
For a rainy stretch, browse local shops, linger over lunch, visit a nearby museum or aquarium on the mainland, or turn the rental into headquarters for games and a family meal.
Protect what you came to see
Share the island carefully.
Sea turtles
During nesting season, keep beaches dark at night, remove gear and leave marked nests undisturbed.
Shorebirds
Give nesting birds and chicks a wide berth, follow posted closures and keep dogs where legally permitted.
Manatees & dolphins
Watch from a distance. Never chase, touch or feed marine wildlife, whether swimming or boating.