You can spend the day kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, hunting for prehistoric sharks’ teeth or jogging with your furry buddy. Speaking of your buddy, many visitor accommodations accept pets and some restaurants with outdoor dining allow Fido to tag along. With more than 20 miles of paved trails along the Intracoastal Waterway and several places to rent bicycles, pedaling is a great way to see the area. Playgrounds abound for children and people of all ages will enjoy world-class birding at the Venice Rookery. More than 13 golf courses, some of which are public, are appreciated by golfers of every level of play. But at the end of the day, like native Venetians, you’ll want to be at the beach for the captivating sunset.