Erica’s family friendly recommendations
Food scene
Amazing FRESH seafood! I highly recommend this place to any seafood lover! Be sure to call first and check the wait as it can be pretty long around dinner time. They do not take reservations.
150 locals recommend
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailAmazing FRESH seafood! I highly recommend this place to any seafood lover! Be sure to call first and check the wait as it can be pretty long around dinner time. They do not take reservations.
Connors Steak & Seafood
3501 S Tamiami TrailWant a romantic night out? This is the spot!
Fancy dining with a view and the food is amazing! They do take reservations and I definitely recommend making one.
76 locals recommend
Fins At Sharky's
1600 Harbor Dr SFancy dining with a view and the food is amazing! They do take reservations and I definitely recommend making one.
Sonny's BBQ
3926 South Tamiami TrailShore St. Armands
465 John Ringling BlvdSummer House Steak & Seafood
149 Avenida MessinaOuting
You will love walking around as flamingos come right up to you! They have so much to explore and you might even learn a thing or two!
296 locals recommend
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdYou will love walking around as flamingos come right up to you! They have so much to explore and you might even learn a thing or two!
This is a great place to visit! You will love petting stingrays and getting "hugs" from sea urchins. All while supporting a great cause! Also, check out their website to get the daily beach lab reports.
532 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyThis is a great place to visit! You will love petting stingrays and getting "hugs" from sea urchins. All while supporting a great cause! Also, check out their website to get the daily beach lab reports.
Have you ever fed a lion, tiger, or bear? Would you like to? Check this place out!
158 locals recommend
Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdHave you ever fed a lion, tiger, or bear? Would you like to? Check this place out!
The Children's Garden
1670 10th WayThe John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdSaint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleSmugglers Cove Adventure Golf
3815 N Tamiami TrailFishing
These guys are so helpful and will get you all the information to have a great day of fishing. From bait and licenses to helpful tips about fishing Sarasota, these guys will hook you up!
All About Fishing
1115 South Tamiami TrailThese guys are so helpful and will get you all the information to have a great day of fishing. From bait and licenses to helpful tips about fishing Sarasota, these guys will hook you up!
Beach day!
You have to get here early to get a spot but this is one of my favorite access points.
13 locals recommend
Public Beach Access 8
458 Beach RdYou have to get here early to get a spot but this is one of my favorite access points.
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrNokomis Beach
Venice Beach
101 The Esplanade SBiking/ walking
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Legacy Trail
Legacy TrailOscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State ParkMusic
Big Top Brewing Company
975 Cattlemen Rd