Sarasota/Bradenton area
Food Scene
Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon AveAwesome fresh and locally sourced menu.
Plenty of bars, restaurants, shops and ice cream bars enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.
358 locals recommend
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirPlenty of bars, restaurants, shops and ice cream bars enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.
Enjoy Cuban cuisine on the patio, great for people watching. The salad, sangria and Mojitos are the best.
118 locals recommend
Columbia Restaurant
411 St Armands CirEnjoy Cuban cuisine on the patio, great for people watching. The salad, sangria and Mojitos are the best.
Shore St. Armands
465 John Ringling BlvdModern eats in a laid back atmosphere.
Good to watch the sunset from the upper deck while sipping on a frozen cocktail/mocktail.
34 locals recommend
Daiquiri Deck St. Armands Circle
325 John Ringling BlvdGood to watch the sunset from the upper deck while sipping on a frozen cocktail/mocktail.
Parks & Nature
This is probably one of the best beaches in the country and consistently ranks in the top 3. The sand is like fine flour made of quartz and it doesn't get hot and burn your feet. It has a wheelchair track and beach wheelchairs available, various concession stands, bbq grills and volleyball nets. Sunday sunsets are a must see where you can see/join in the "drum circle" which congregates around an hour before sunset.
798 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
This is probably one of the best beaches in the country and consistently ranks in the top 3. The sand is like fine flour made of quartz and it doesn't get hot and burn your feet. It has a wheelchair track and beach wheelchairs available, various concession stands, bbq grills and volleyball nets. Sunday sunsets are a must see where you can see/join in the "drum circle" which congregates around an hour before sunset.
Guaranteed to see large gators in their natural habitat. Multiple trails with bike and kayak rentals, the air-boat ride and suspension bridge are a great option if you have children with you. If you get there early in the morning you are likely to spot wild board and deer too.
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Guaranteed to see large gators in their natural habitat. Multiple trails with bike and kayak rentals, the air-boat ride and suspension bridge are a great option if you have children with you. If you get there early in the morning you are likely to spot wild board and deer too.
Easier to park than Siesta and is close to St Armands Circle, Mote Marine, The salty dog.
442 locals recommend
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrEasier to park than Siesta and is close to St Armands Circle, Mote Marine, The salty dog.
Jiggs Landing
6106 63rd St EPopular freshwater fishing spot, Kayak and canoe rentals available.