Guidebook for Venice
Food Scene
This is a casual dine in/dine out restaurant located right on the Myakka River. Perfect place to see old Florida. Have dinner/appetizer, drinks, and listen to live music. They also have canoe rentals.
60 locals recommend
Snook Haven
5000 E Venice AveThis is a casual dine in/dine out restaurant located right on the Myakka River. Perfect place to see old Florida. Have dinner/appetizer, drinks, and listen to live music. They also have canoe rentals.
This is located on the water with outside dining. The tables are set with a fire pit in the center of each table. I ordered fish and chips, best I've ever had!
102 locals recommend
Pop's Sunset Grill
112 Circuit RdThis is located on the water with outside dining. The tables are set with a fire pit in the center of each table. I ordered fish and chips, best I've ever had!
If it's Hot Dogs and Burgers you're looking for, try Tony's Chicago Beef Co.
10 locals recommend
Tony's Chicago Beef Co. Southside (aka Frosted Mug)
1856 S Tamiami TrailIf it's Hot Dogs and Burgers you're looking for, try Tony's Chicago Beef Co.
BrewBurgers
370 Commercial CtGreat food and ice cold beer and wine!
Great Seafood! Sit at the bar and watch the game, sit indoors or outdoors and enjoy the weather.
23 locals recommend
Pinchers
900 Venetia Bay BlvdGreat Seafood! Sit at the bar and watch the game, sit indoors or outdoors and enjoy the weather.
Drinks & Nightlife
Daiquiri Deck Island of Venice
300 W Venice AveGreat food, drinks, and live music!
Parks & Nature
South Venice Beach Ferry
4800 Lemon Bay DrMyakka River State Park is a great place to see real Florida with their air-boat rides, canopy walks, bike riding, and fishing. Enjoy gator bites at the restaurant in the park or take a picnic. Spend the day for a great time!
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Myakka River State Park is a great place to see real Florida with their air-boat rides, canopy walks, bike riding, and fishing. Enjoy gator bites at the restaurant in the park or take a picnic. Spend the day for a great time!
Boca Grande is beautiful with beaches, 2 lighthouses, great shops and restaurants. This is a beautiful area to ride bikes or to walk around and check out the sites. Go see the view from the top of the lighthouse! It's AMAZING and worth the half hour drive there.
8 locals recommend
Gasparilla Island Lighthouse
220 Gulf BlvdBoca Grande is beautiful with beaches, 2 lighthouses, great shops and restaurants. This is a beautiful area to ride bikes or to walk around and check out the sites. Go see the view from the top of the lighthouse! It's AMAZING and worth the half hour drive there.
Jelks Preserve is a 614 acre natural preserve with 8 miles of trail along the Myakka River. It's a very short distance from Ramblers Rest.
8 locals recommend
Jelks Preserve
2300 State Route 777Jelks Preserve is a 614 acre natural preserve with 8 miles of trail along the Myakka River. It's a very short distance from Ramblers Rest.
Arts & Culture
The "Unconditional Surrender" a 26' statue of the sailor kissing a nurse is located in Sarasota, by Marina Jacks and O'learys. If you are in the area and haven't seen it, it's a must see!
43 locals recommend
Unconditional Surrender - Sarasota, FL
The "Unconditional Surrender" a 26' statue of the sailor kissing a nurse is located in Sarasota, by Marina Jacks and O'learys. If you are in the area and haven't seen it, it's a must see!
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave WShopping
Publix Super Market at Venice Commons
1445 E Venice AveThere are many places to visit in downtown historic Venice for unique shopping. Spend a day walking our beautiful downtown and checking out all of our shops!
71 locals recommend
Historic Downtown Venice, FL
101 W Venice AveThere are many places to visit in downtown historic Venice for unique shopping. Spend a day walking our beautiful downtown and checking out all of our shops!
Sightseeing
Venice Train Depot Tour is rich in history. Stroll through Rollins W. Coakley Railroad Park with scenic walkways, picnic tables, and a restored caboose.
N Seaboard Ave @ E Venice Ave station
Venice Train Depot Tour is rich in history. Stroll through Rollins W. Coakley Railroad Park with scenic walkways, picnic tables, and a restored caboose.
Entertainment & Activities
CoolToday Park - new spring training stadium and arena for The Atlanta Braves! Many activities - be sure to check the schedule for upcoming events!
The Tomahawk Tikki Bar is open daily from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. with live music on the weekends. We enjoyed the Kitchen Sink Nachos and Beef Empanadas while looking out over the beautiful new field.
Ed Smith Stadium is the spring training site for the Baltimore Orioles Major League Team! Check the schedule and catch a game!
54 locals recommend
Ed Smith Stadium
2700 12th StEd Smith Stadium is the spring training site for the Baltimore Orioles Major League Team! Check the schedule and catch a game!
Tomahawk Tiki Bar opens in CoolToday Park! The bar and restaurant will stay open year-round in the Braves South County Spring Training Stadium. The bar offers a good vantage point of the main 80 x 40 video board used for movie nights - Live music on Fridays and Saturdays!
Be sure to check the schedule for upcoming events!
29 locals recommend
CoolToday Park
18800 W Villages PkwyTomahawk Tiki Bar opens in CoolToday Park! The bar and restaurant will stay open year-round in the Braves South County Spring Training Stadium. The bar offers a good vantage point of the main 80 x 40 video board used for movie nights - Live music on Fridays and Saturdays!
Be sure to check the schedule for upcoming events!