Kayla's Guidebook
Beach
Siesta Key’s gorgeous white sands and turquoise water has made it the #1 beach in the country and a destination you won’t want to miss!
798 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
Siesta Key’s gorgeous white sands and turquoise water has made it the #1 beach in the country and a destination you won’t want to miss!
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrGreat local beach with bathrooms.
If you’re up for a beautiful drive and smaller beach, I highly recommend Anna Maria Island.
84 locals recommend
Anna Maria Beach
If you’re up for a beautiful drive and smaller beach, I highly recommend Anna Maria Island.
Crescent Beach Grocery
1211 Old Stickney Point RdFood scene
Ann Marie's Southern Cream
3303 Bahia Vista StOur favorite outdoor ice cream truck! 2 miles away.
Brick's Smoked Meats
1528 State StOur favorite local BBQ joint!
Shore Longboat Key
800 Broadway StWe love eating right on the water here!
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
412 Gulf of Mexico DrWaitressing at Walt’s was my first job when I moved to Florida and I can vouch for the quality of the seafood! Walt’s has been a Sarasota staple for over 100 years.
150 locals recommend
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailWaitressing at Walt’s was my first job when I moved to Florida and I can vouch for the quality of the seafood! Walt’s has been a Sarasota staple for over 100 years.
This is our annual wedding anniversary spot! The food is phenomenal, but if you just want desert or something light you can head upstairs, order dessert or apps and listen to live piano music.
43 locals recommend
Euphemia Haye Restaurant & The Haye Loft
5540 Gulf of Mexico DrThis is our annual wedding anniversary spot! The food is phenomenal, but if you just want desert or something light you can head upstairs, order dessert or apps and listen to live piano music.
Main Street Creamery
1359 Main StOleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrOwens Fish Camp
516 Burns Ct
Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon AveThe Beach House Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr NSummer House Steak & Seafood
149 Avenida MessinaSightseeing
Circus museum, art museum and home of the famous John and Mable Ringling. Includes gorgeous grounds, playground, restaurant and rose garden.
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdCircus museum, art museum and home of the famous John and Mable Ringling. Includes gorgeous grounds, playground, restaurant and rose garden.
If you are interested in botany you will love the Selby Gardens. It also has an incredible play area for children!
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StIf you are interested in botany you will love the Selby Gardens. It also has an incredible play area for children!
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirMote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwySarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdBig Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdPlaygrounds and Parks
Nathan Benderson Park
5851 Nathan Benderson CirArlington Park Sarasota
2650 Waldemere StUrfer Family Park
4012 Honore AveBayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrBird Key Park
761 FL-789Coffee Shops
Love me a good cup of coffee!
Kahwa Coffee
204 2nd Ave SProject Coffee
538 S Pineapple AveGet the sweet waffles, you’ll thank me later!
Coffee with a cause! This shop employees people with special needs. Their beignet’s are delish too!
6 locals recommend
Rise Coffee Co. & Nye's Cream Sandwiches
1534 State StCoffee with a cause! This shop employees people with special needs. Their beignet’s are delish too!
O & A Coffee and Supply
1316 Main StreetEntertainment
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
1923 Ringling BlvdCinéBistro
3501 S Tamiami TrailJumpin Fun Inflata Park
7321 Trade CtVan Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailSarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueLongboat key paddleboard and kayak
LeBarge Tropical Cruises
2 Marina Plaza