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 / person (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.ManateesSnorkelingBoardwalk ~$12 (tours separate)★ 8.8
