Sarasota Guidebook
Sightseeing
One of the greatest places in Sarasota. You can pay to book a tour to visit the home, but the grounds are free to roam. You can walk around the property and visit the large terrace that views the bay. It has beautiful scenery and a relaxed atmosphere. Bring your friends and family and enjoy the views.! You can spend a few hours to an entire day here depending on your activities. The Ringling Museum is next door make sure to stop by and see their gardens and art.
87 locals recommend
Ca d'Zan
5401 Bay Shore RdOne of the greatest places in Sarasota. You can pay to book a tour to visit the home, but the grounds are free to roam. You can walk around the property and visit the large terrace that views the bay. It has beautiful scenery and a relaxed atmosphere. Bring your friends and family and enjoy the views.! You can spend a few hours to an entire day here depending on your activities. The Ringling Museum is next door make sure to stop by and see their gardens and art.
Fun for family and friends. Make sure to visit the flower gardens while you are there. They have a rotation of art so there is always something new to see at the museum. You can spend a good 2 to 4 hours touring the site. Its also just a nice place to hang out read a book and spend some time under one of a hundred beautiful trees.
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdFun for family and friends. Make sure to visit the flower gardens while you are there. They have a rotation of art so there is always something new to see at the museum. You can spend a good 2 to 4 hours touring the site. Its also just a nice place to hang out read a book and spend some time under one of a hundred beautiful trees.
Must see for friends and family. Check out the flamingos, animal shows, the reptiles, and petting zoo.
296 locals recommend
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdMust see for friends and family. Check out the flamingos, animal shows, the reptiles, and petting zoo.
Make sure to grab a tent/umbrella and plenty of water. It can get very hot and there is no shade around.
442 locals recommend
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrMake sure to grab a tent/umbrella and plenty of water. It can get very hot and there is no shade around.
Another great Sarasota beach. There is a nice trail that leads to canals and mangrove, great for a jog, or cycle or just a nice walk. If you have a kayak make sure to venture through the canals. There are barbecue pits where you can grill out, they also have playground where you can take your kids. Fun for all ages, solo travelers or groups. Make sure to get there early if you are going on the weekend or you will have a tough time finding parking.
29 locals recommend
South Lido Park
2201 Benjamin Franklin DrAnother great Sarasota beach. There is a nice trail that leads to canals and mangrove, great for a jog, or cycle or just a nice walk. If you have a kayak make sure to venture through the canals. There are barbecue pits where you can grill out, they also have playground where you can take your kids. Fun for all ages, solo travelers or groups. Make sure to get there early if you are going on the weekend or you will have a tough time finding parking.
If you are visiting Lido Key or South Lido beach you will pass through St Armands Circle. It has several restaurants that will fill a wide variety of taste buds. There are great boutique shops, desert shop and plenty more. Stop by before you hit the beach.
358 locals recommend
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirIf you are visiting Lido Key or South Lido beach you will pass through St Armands Circle. It has several restaurants that will fill a wide variety of taste buds. There are great boutique shops, desert shop and plenty more. Stop by before you hit the beach.
Open from 7am - 11pm. The trail that wraps around the entire park. It is common to see dolphins swimming in the waters from the trail. Great place to walk your leashed pets. do some yoga, have a picnic, read a book and enjoy the sunset. There is small water park and playground for the kids. O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill near the entrance so grab some food when you get hungry.
103 locals recommend
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront Dr Open from 7am - 11pm. The trail that wraps around the entire park. It is common to see dolphins swimming in the waters from the trail. Great place to walk your leashed pets. do some yoga, have a picnic, read a book and enjoy the sunset. There is small water park and playground for the kids. O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill near the entrance so grab some food when you get hungry.
Food scene
Don't you love a good ice cream. With only a few locations around Florida we are lucky to have us Kilwins. Located on the left side when you enter St Armands Circle. S
35 locals recommend
Kilwins
312 John Ringling BlvdDon't you love a good ice cream. With only a few locations around Florida we are lucky to have us Kilwins. Located on the left side when you enter St Armands Circle. S
Great atmosphere, visit for lunch or dinner. Make sure to check in and make a reservation as it can get very busy. They have a range of food from seafood to burgers and comfort food.
82 locals recommend
Shore St. Armands
465 John Ringling BlvdGreat atmosphere, visit for lunch or dinner. Make sure to check in and make a reservation as it can get very busy. They have a range of food from seafood to burgers and comfort food.
Fun For All. Bring your friends and family, enjoy a good meal and drink and bask in the scenery. If you are feeling adventurous you can rent a boat and hit the waters. There is a trail that wraps around the entire park so you can walk of those calories after your meal. It is common to see dolphins swimming in the waters from the trail. Great place to do some yoga, have a picnic or just read a book.
171 locals recommend
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrFun For All. Bring your friends and family, enjoy a good meal and drink and bask in the scenery. If you are feeling adventurous you can rent a boat and hit the waters. There is a trail that wraps around the entire park so you can walk of those calories after your meal. It is common to see dolphins swimming in the waters from the trail. Great place to do some yoga, have a picnic or just read a book.
Great place for friends, get a drink and some food before heading to the beach or take with with you to go. Nice food and a fun lively atmosphere.
34 locals recommend
Daiquiri Deck St. Armands Circle
325 John Ringling BlvdGreat place for friends, get a drink and some food before heading to the beach or take with with you to go. Nice food and a fun lively atmosphere.
Small little restaurant on the corner of S Adams Dr and John Ringling Blvd. The food is health-conscious, offers all day breakfast and vegan fare.They also offer coffee and their smoothies are delicious and filling.
21 locals recommend
GREEN ZEBRA CAFE, LLC
476 John Ringling BlvdSmall little restaurant on the corner of S Adams Dr and John Ringling Blvd. The food is health-conscious, offers all day breakfast and vegan fare.They also offer coffee and their smoothies are delicious and filling.
American comfort food. Pleasant atmosphere and outdoor seating. It is next to the cinema and some more shopping.
27 locals recommend
MADE Restaurant
1990 Main StAmerican comfort food. Pleasant atmosphere and outdoor seating. It is next to the cinema and some more shopping.
Breakfast
Go Early or you will be waiting a while. Delicious food, lovely atmosphere. I love the seating out back, it is very charming and romantic. Perfect for a couples, friends or anyone special, pets are also welcome so bring your little one too.
24 locals recommend
Breakfast House
1817 Fruitville RdGo Early or you will be waiting a while. Delicious food, lovely atmosphere. I love the seating out back, it is very charming and romantic. Perfect for a couples, friends or anyone special, pets are also welcome so bring your little one too.
Delicious breakfast, a great way to start your day in sarasota. Make sure to go early as it will fill up fast. Once you are done you can take a stroll along Main Street, shopping, bars, and cafes line the street.
35 locals recommend
First Watch
1395 Main StDelicious breakfast, a great way to start your day in sarasota. Make sure to go early as it will fill up fast. Once you are done you can take a stroll along Main Street, shopping, bars, and cafes line the street.