Not quite sure what to do first? Well, soak in the sun while sipping on a cool summer drink and laying on the white sand, or take a dip into the warm Gulf waters. Go whale watching or see an endangered West Indian manatee, bird watching-with more than 200 exotic and domestic species of birds, including the American bald eagle, or shelling on the beach. There are more than 400 types of seashells and other keepsakes on the island, such as lightning whelks, true tulips, fighting conchs, lions' paws, calico scallops, and Florida sand dollars. Want to venture into more exciting activities? There are many for you to peruse from, such as wave running, parasailing, windsurfing, and many more fun water activities. Explore the island by bike or trolley, and discover hideaways for Indians, pirates, and famous explorers. Tour the popular wetlands of the
Florida Everglades. Burn some energy playing tennis or golf and other recreational activities. Go shopping, listen to lively entertainment, dine at restaurants and order straight-from-the-dock seafood, such as tuna and jumbo gulf shrimp, stone crab claws, and sweet scallops.