Guidebook for Sarasota
Parks & Nature
Siesta Beach
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrSightseeing
This premier deep water marina offers a variety of waterfront dining options along with exceptional views. You may even choose to escape aboard the Marina Jack II with narrated sightseeing and sunset dinner.
257 locals recommend
marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaThis premier deep water marina offers a variety of waterfront dining options along with exceptional views. You may even choose to escape aboard the Marina Jack II with narrated sightseeing and sunset dinner.
Arts & Culture
This 30-acre museum and environmental complex is a great place to explore the history of Sarasota. There are ancient Indian middens, homes and lifestyle examples of early settlers and beautiful gardens and pathways leading to and overlooking Sarasota Bay. It is wheelchair accessible and a good place to bring children and pets. Admission is $12 and the parking is free. Spanish point is worth the visit!
73 locals recommend
Historic Spanish Point
401 N Tamiami TrailThis 30-acre museum and environmental complex is a great place to explore the history of Sarasota. There are ancient Indian middens, homes and lifestyle examples of early settlers and beautiful gardens and pathways leading to and overlooking Sarasota Bay. It is wheelchair accessible and a good place to bring children and pets. Admission is $12 and the parking is free. Spanish point is worth the visit!
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdOverlooking the bayfront in downtown Sarasota, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a tropical urban oasis with something for everyone. Admission is $25/adult and $15/child.
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StOverlooking the bayfront in downtown Sarasota, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a tropical urban oasis with something for everyone. Admission is $25/adult and $15/child.
Shopping
Sarasota's most iconic shopping district with high end retail, sophisticated spas, boutiques and fine dining.
358 locals recommend
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirSarasota's most iconic shopping district with high end retail, sophisticated spas, boutiques and fine dining.
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrFood scene
The South Siesta Key Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar offers the casual atmosphere and unparalleled selection of taste-tempting Frozen Daiquiris, mouthwatering selections for seafood lovers and land lovers alike! Check out the second floor for great views.
49 locals recommend
Daiquiri Deck South Siesta
1250 Stickney Point RdThe South Siesta Key Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar offers the casual atmosphere and unparalleled selection of taste-tempting Frozen Daiquiris, mouthwatering selections for seafood lovers and land lovers alike! Check out the second floor for great views.
Flame Broiled chicken and ribs. Low in cholesterol, fat and calories. Never frozen, fried and battered.
Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken
4300 Bee Ridge RdFlame Broiled chicken and ribs. Low in cholesterol, fat and calories. Never frozen, fried and battered.
Casual waterfront choice for seafood dishes, including Southern-style fare such as gumbo.
57 locals recommend
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
5353 S Tamiami TrailCasual waterfront choice for seafood dishes, including Southern-style fare such as gumbo.
Bratwurst, schnitzel & other traditional grub, plus German brews, in relaxed surroundings.
Heinrich's German Grill
8420 Lockwood Ridge RdBratwurst, schnitzel & other traditional grub, plus German brews, in relaxed surroundings.