Food scene
JALY Fresh Market
329 Sanford AveWalk to a grocery store: 329 Sanford Ave
Look for their visitor’s guide at historic downtown Sanford.com
41 locals recommend
Historic Downtown Sanford
214 E 2nd StLook for their visitor’s guide at historic downtown Sanford.com
Hollerbach's Willow Tree Café German Restaurant
201-205 E 1st StThis is one of my favorite restaurants. Excellent food.
Southern influence with a twist. $$$ Very limited outdoor seating.
13 locals recommend
The Tennessee Truffle
125 W 1st StThis is one of my favorite restaurants. Excellent food.
Southern influence with a twist. $$$ Very limited outdoor seating.
Sit out on the river for okay food with a great view. Nice live music.
7 locals recommend
Gators Riverside Grille
4255 Peninsula PointSit out on the river for okay food with a great view. Nice live music.
A food hall with a variety of food choices and the best ice cream (plus vegan ice cream) you will every have!
11 locals recommend
Henrys Depot
212 W 1st StA food hall with a variety of food choices and the best ice cream (plus vegan ice cream) you will every have!
The Old Jailhouse Kitchen & Spirits
113 S Palmetto AveColonial Room Restaurant
105 E 1st StOld time diner atmosphere, breakfast and lunch
The Original Christo's
107 W 1st StWops' Hops Brewing Company
419 Sanford AveMr. Z's
129 W 1st StIt’s really Slam Pizza but it keeps popping up with the old name. Great pizza joint.
Sanford Brewing Company
400 Sanford AveGreat atmosphere. Both a brewery and cidery (Central 28)
23 locals recommend
Tuffy's Bottle Shop / Lounge
200 Myrtle AveGreat atmosphere. Both a brewery and cidery (Central 28)
Deviant Wolfe Brewery
121 W 1st StQuite a few options under the same ownership in this block. The Joint at West End is an eatery within the western themed bar next door.
7 locals recommend
West End Trading Co.
202 Sanford AveQuite a few options under the same ownership in this block. The Joint at West End is an eatery within the western themed bar next door.
Caffè Di Riverwalk
225 W Seminole BlvdA place to have wonderful coffee relaxing by the lake.
Buster's Bistro
300 Sanford AveThe Alley
114 S Park AveA small music venue, mostly Blues
Wondermade
214 E 1st StMarshmallows of every flavor, and ice cream
Rosie Lee Tea Co. @ The Collective
108 S Park AveThe Greenery Creamery Sanford
212 West 1st StreetThe best ice cream (plus vegan ice cream) you will ever have
Donuts To Go
1414 W 1st StThe best donuts ever!
Best Fish and Chicken Wings
405 East 4th StreetKorean food…the name says it all. 4th at Sanford Avenue
Fun place! Great informal outdoor setting to meet up with friends and family.
6 locals recommend
The Yardery
415 East 4th StreetFun place! Great informal outdoor setting to meet up with friends and family.
Jimotti's Restaurant
2545 S French AveNot far from town is this excellent ramen and sushi place.
St Johns River Steak & Seafood
Nice venue on the lake with great seafood
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Check out Sanford365 webpage for current happenings
Use hashtag #sanfording while in town
Don't miss
Riverwalk along Lake Monroe
Sanford has a wonder pedestrian/bike path that extends from downtown Sanford to the Zoo (4 miles) and on over the bridge to circle the lake (27 miles). Bring your bikes!
Don't miss
Lots to do and see in Sanford
There is a History Walking Tour, a Ghost Tour, a Home Brew shop where you can take a class, Board and Brush where you can paint a sign or other objects, Art galleries, Coffee shops, rent a bike or a surrey, sit and swing by the lake, watch amazing sunsets, or just walk around looking at the beautiful houses.
Getting around
Planes, trains, golf carts and surreys!
Check out Sanford Fun webpage for local golf cart, bike and surrey rentals. Sunrail webpage for current train schedules to other great towns like Winter Park and Orlando.
Getting around
Sunrail, a local commuter train
Check Sunrail webpage for the current schedule. There are many walkable destinations for day trips. Winter Park, Kissimmee, Advent Health, Church Street, Lynx. Winter Park: Morse Museum (Tiffany Collection), Rollins College (beautiful campus with Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Alfond Inn, (Rollin’s hotel and Contemporary Art Museum), Scenic Boat Tour, many shops. Kissimmee: shops and restaurants. Advent Health: Orlando Science Center, Orlando Art Museum, Mennello Art Museum, Urban Trail (walking biking- you can take your bike on the train), Orange Ave shopping and dining area. Lynx Stop: Ace Cafe.
Getting around
Grocery Stores
There is Winn Dixie at 17/92 and 15th Street about 10 blocks from the Airbnb