Manatee Landing Retreat

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Manatee Landing Retreat

Magic Merlyn Manatee Shop

Meet Merlyn the Magical Manatee! Merlyn was created in collaboration by local artist Ken Reil and Ilyse Rothman owner of Manatee Landing Retreat the first YUMLife Ventures Destination located in weeki Wachee, Fl. Raise Your Vibe & Create Magic Wherever You Go With Merlyn on Your Side! Shop Our Exclusive Merlyn Collection & You Are Sure To Grow Your Vibe With Us!
Manatee Landing Everyday Retreat
Manatee Landing Everyday Retreat
7300 Shoal Line Blvd

SUP Lessons and Rentals

SUP Weeki offers you the opportunity to paddleboard on the enchanting Weeki Wachee River - a primal, winding, spring fed, Florida river of distinction, a crystal clear gem!
SUP Weeki offers you the opportunity to paddleboard on the enchanting Weeki Wachee River - a primal, winding, spring fed, Florida river of distinction, a crystal clear gem! Lessons available!
13 locals recommend
SUP WEEKI
6895 E Richard Dr
13 locals recommend
SUP Weeki offers you the opportunity to paddleboard on the enchanting Weeki Wachee River - a primal, winding, spring fed, Florida river of distinction, a crystal clear gem! Lessons available!
Manatee Landing Everyday Retreat

Neighborhoods

Weeki Wachee is an enchanted spring where you swim, snorkel, kayak, sup, canoe, boat, tube, fish, float and even take a trip on a river boat cruise, learn about Florida wildlife, and swim in the pristine waters and most of all, hang with the manatees! Manatee Landing is a canal ride from the famous hospital hole!
97 locals recommend
Weeki Wachee
97 locals recommend
Weeki Wachee is an enchanted spring where you swim, snorkel, kayak, sup, canoe, boat, tube, fish, float and even take a trip on a river boat cruise, learn about Florida wildlife, and swim in the pristine waters and most of all, hang with the manatees! Manatee Landing is a canal ride from the famous hospital hole!
255 locals recommend
Weeki Wachee Spring
255 locals recommend
Local 🏖 Beach on The Gulf!
50 locals recommend
Pine Island
50 locals recommend
Local 🏖 Beach on The Gulf!
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340 locals recommend
Tarpon Springs Castle Winery
320 E Tarpon Ave
340 locals recommend
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Local Eats n Drink

Dog & Kid Friendly! Outdoor Seating! Homemade Eats! Local Brew! YUM!
77 locals recommend
Upper Deck
5386 Darlene St
77 locals recommend
Our new local favorite for breakfast! Awesome Gem with a secret waterfront garden hosting private canopy covered dining areas. Great local scratch made food, great prices, great service! The gift shop is one of a kind. They even have an ice cream window out front. Just go check it out! Your senses will love you!
42 locals recommend
Silver Dolphin Restaurant
4036 Shoal Line Blvd
42 locals recommend
Our new local favorite for breakfast! Awesome Gem with a secret waterfront garden hosting private canopy covered dining areas. Great local scratch made food, great prices, great service! The gift shop is one of a kind. They even have an ice cream window out front. Just go check it out! Your senses will love you!
Live music every Thursday on the outdoor deck and side beach like hangout space. Check it out.
33 locals recommend
ZigZag Scallop
4417 Calienta St
33 locals recommend
Live music every Thursday on the outdoor deck and side beach like hangout space. Check it out.
One of our favorites!
55 locals recommend
Brian's Place
3430 Shoal Line Blvd
55 locals recommend
One of our favorites!
This is one of our favorite spots. Dog Friendly! Kid Friendly! Outdoor Seating! LIve Music! Local Brew! Great Prices! Marker 48 Brewing is a full production brewery located in Hernando County on Cortez Blvd (HWY 50) in Weeki Wachee, Florida. Featuring a 6,000 square foot tasting room, large outdoor beer garden with stage and rotating guest food trucks on site. You can also bring in your own food (that’s our favorite part) With over 25 taps of rotating beer, cider and sangria all made on site there is something for everyone! Local wine available as well as soda and water. We are family friendly and well behaved pets on leashes are welcome. Tell them Manatee Landing Retreat sent ya! LIVE
27 locals recommend
Marker 48 Brewing
12147 Cortez Blvd
27 locals recommend
This is one of our favorite spots. Dog Friendly! Kid Friendly! Outdoor Seating! LIve Music! Local Brew! Great Prices! Marker 48 Brewing is a full production brewery located in Hernando County on Cortez Blvd (HWY 50) in Weeki Wachee, Florida. Featuring a 6,000 square foot tasting room, large outdoor beer garden with stage and rotating guest food trucks on site. You can also bring in your own food (that’s our favorite part) With over 25 taps of rotating beer, cider and sangria all made on site there is something for everyone! Local wine available as well as soda and water. We are family friendly and well behaved pets on leashes are welcome. Tell them Manatee Landing Retreat sent ya! LIVE

Hidden Gem

This is a hidden gem ! Wildlife Survival Sanctuary is operated by an all non-paid volunteer staff, therefore we have no administrative cost, which ensures that all donations go directly towards the cost of care for our animals. All donations are tax-deductible. We depend on the public for support, and yes, they could use your help!
13 locals recommend
Wildlife Survival Sanctuary
18212 Booming Rd
13 locals recommend
This is a hidden gem ! Wildlife Survival Sanctuary is operated by an all non-paid volunteer staff, therefore we have no administrative cost, which ensures that all donations go directly towards the cost of care for our animals. All donations are tax-deductible. We depend on the public for support, and yes, they could use your help!
If you are looking for something unique to do and want to learn everything there is to know about Bamboo then you gotta check this place out. We call Jeff the owner our Bamboo Guru. He has over 20 species of bamboo growing in his property and he will take you on a private tour. You can purchase pots of a multiple variety of bamboo to take home as reminder of your stay here. Tell Jeff we sent ya!
Johnson Bamboo
70 Lark Ave
If you are looking for something unique to do and want to learn everything there is to know about Bamboo then you gotta check this place out. We call Jeff the owner our Bamboo Guru. He has over 20 species of bamboo growing in his property and he will take you on a private tour. You can purchase pots of a multiple variety of bamboo to take home as reminder of your stay here. Tell Jeff we sent ya!
J and G Animal Rescue Ranch 14140 Peace Blvd Spring Hill Fl 34610. Monetary donations accepted but if you don't have no worries. Suggested donation 10 dollars per adult, 5 per child. There are over 270 animals on our ranch. They depend on the generosity of guests. Bring apples and carrots to feed the horses donkeys piggies bunnies chickens goats alpacas turkey peacock ducks guineas etc. Please call for appointment 727 967-7103. They do group tours too. Great day trip stop!
14140 Peace Blvd
14140 Peace Boulevard
J and G Animal Rescue Ranch 14140 Peace Blvd Spring Hill Fl 34610. Monetary donations accepted but if you don't have no worries. Suggested donation 10 dollars per adult, 5 per child. There are over 270 animals on our ranch. They depend on the generosity of guests. Bring apples and carrots to feed the horses donkeys piggies bunnies chickens goats alpacas turkey peacock ducks guineas etc. Please call for appointment 727 967-7103. They do group tours too. Great day trip stop!
5 MIN. drive and you are with the mermaids! Weeki Wachee is an enchanted spring where you can see live mermaids, take a trip on a river boat cruise, learn about Florida wildlife, and swim in the pristine waters at Buccaneer Bay. You can also embark on a paddling adventure down the pristine waterway of the Weeki Wachee River. Effective March 18, 2021: Weeki Wachee Springs State Park will return to daily operations. Some limitations apply. Operating hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The swimming/beach areas will be open daily. Buccaneer Bay waterpark will be open daily through March 21. From March 22 to May 29, the waterslides, kiddie pool and lazy river will be available only on weekends. The waterpark will return to its normal operating schedule on May 29. The Wilderness River Cruise is not yet operational. The mermaid show and the ranger experience will resume operation but with limited seating to help protect the safety of visitors and staff. Guests who wish to secure a seat for the mermaid show are encouraged to arrive when the park opens. Visitors should wear a mask, and groups should maintain distances of at least 6 feet apart.
556 locals recommend
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
6131 Commercial Way
556 locals recommend
5 MIN. drive and you are with the mermaids! Weeki Wachee is an enchanted spring where you can see live mermaids, take a trip on a river boat cruise, learn about Florida wildlife, and swim in the pristine waters at Buccaneer Bay. You can also embark on a paddling adventure down the pristine waterway of the Weeki Wachee River. Effective March 18, 2021: Weeki Wachee Springs State Park will return to daily operations. Some limitations apply. Operating hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The swimming/beach areas will be open daily. Buccaneer Bay waterpark will be open daily through March 21. From March 22 to May 29, the waterslides, kiddie pool and lazy river will be available only on weekends. The waterpark will return to its normal operating schedule on May 29. The Wilderness River Cruise is not yet operational. The mermaid show and the ranger experience will resume operation but with limited seating to help protect the safety of visitors and staff. Guests who wish to secure a seat for the mermaid show are encouraged to arrive when the park opens. Visitors should wear a mask, and groups should maintain distances of at least 6 feet apart.
This is one of the most amazing old school attractions I have ever been to! This old orchard is filled with the most amazing tropical birds, full zoo where you can feed and pet the animals, 3D room, dinosaur museums, pirates cave, indoor mini golf, ice cream bar, gift shop and during ornage season you can take a tour through the processing plant and even grab a bag of local oranges! They also host birthday parties! $7.95 gets you in to the entire experience! Bring the whole family!
16 locals recommend
Boyett's Grove And Citrus Attraction
4355 Spring Lake Hwy
16 locals recommend
This is one of the most amazing old school attractions I have ever been to! This old orchard is filled with the most amazing tropical birds, full zoo where you can feed and pet the animals, 3D room, dinosaur museums, pirates cave, indoor mini golf, ice cream bar, gift shop and during ornage season you can take a tour through the processing plant and even grab a bag of local oranges! They also host birthday parties! $7.95 gets you in to the entire experience! Bring the whole family!

Sightseeing

142 locals recommend
Three Sisters Springs
36 NW US-19
142 locals recommend
Only 20 minutes from Manatee Landing Retreat this local kayak spot is full of beautiful springs! Free parking and you can rent kayaks there as well. Check out the 7 sisters spring, The Crack & more!
21 locals recommend
Chassahowitzka River Lodge
8501 W Miss Maggie Dr
21 locals recommend
Only 20 minutes from Manatee Landing Retreat this local kayak spot is full of beautiful springs! Free parking and you can rent kayaks there as well. Check out the 7 sisters spring, The Crack & more!

Shopping

Meet Merlyn the Magical Manatee! Merlyn was created in collaboration by local artist Ken Reil and Ilyse Rothman owner of Manatee Landing Retreat the first YUMLife Ventures Destination located in weeki Wachee, Fl. Raise Your Vibe & Create Magic Wherever You Go With Merlyn on Your Side! Shop Our Exclusive Merlyn Collection & You Are Sure To Grow Your Vibe With Us!
Manatee Landing Everyday Retreat