Wading egrets. Putting golfers.
Welcome to paradise.
Food scene
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailGreat seafood. Casual atmosphere. Very Sarasota.
Hob Nob Drive In Restaurant
1701 N Washington BlvdColorful burger joint only found in SRQ.
Saint Armands Key
Tons of restaurants. Funky, fun boutiques.
marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaThis is our secret, unpretentious spot for a delicious breakfast or lunch right on the water. Nothing fancy but the view is killer and the tuna sandwich is the best in town.
33 locals recommend
New Pass Grill & Bait Shop
1505 Ken Thompson PkwyThis is our secret, unpretentious spot for a delicious breakfast or lunch right on the water. Nothing fancy but the view is killer and the tuna sandwich is the best in town.
Seasons 52
170 University Town Center DrGreat seafood. I love the trout and salmon.
Sightseeing
Sarasota was the winter home of Ringling Circus, where John and Mable lived. The estate has a circus museum, art museum and a the Ringling mansion, right on Sarasota Bay.
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdSarasota was the winter home of Ringling Circus, where John and Mable lived. The estate has a circus museum, art museum and a the Ringling mansion, right on Sarasota Bay.
Escape the hustle and bustle at this beautiful garden and estate right on the Bay.
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StEscape the hustle and bustle at this beautiful garden and estate right on the Bay.
Nathan Benderson Park
5851 Nathan Benderson CirWhere US crew teams come to practice and compete.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyFun for the whole family
City/town information
This is the fastest growing city in America and as soon as you arrive you'll see why. Sarasota is where John and Mable Ringling lived, so everything has a circus vibe. Fun. Kitchy. Lots of great foods and fun activities.
221 locals recommend
Sarasota
This is the fastest growing city in America and as soon as you arrive you'll see why. Sarasota is where John and Mable Ringling lived, so everything has a circus vibe. Fun. Kitchy. Lots of great foods and fun activities.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Casual vibe
Comfortable clothes and flip flops is all you need.