Gulf CoastEllie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State ParkGuaranteed manatees, year-round, from an underwater observatory.Family-FriendlyManatees~$13 / adult★ 8.3
Gulf CoastLithia SpringsThe closest real spring to Tampa.CampingFamily-FriendlySwimming$2 / vehicle entry + $2 / person to swim (county)★ 7.4
Gulf CoastChassahowitzka SpringsThe wildest spring-fed paddle on the Gulf Coast.Free EntryKayakingManateesFree (launch fees apply)★ 7.7
Gulf CoastWeeki Wachee SpringsMermaids, a water park, and Florida's prettiest paddle.Family-FriendlyKayakingSwimming$13 / adult★ 8.4
Gulf CoastThree Sisters SpringsThe only legal wild-manatee swim in America.ManateesSnorkeling$12.50/adult Apr 1–Nov 14, $20/adult Nov 15–Mar 31 (peak manatee season) — boardwalk only, tours separate (verified Sep 2026)★ 8.8
