Stevie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrBig Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdMyakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72At this old Florida attraction, You can feed flamingos right from your hand! A little pricey but is in the neighborhood and can be a fun trip with kids.
296 locals recommend
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdAt this old Florida attraction, You can feed flamingos right from your hand! A little pricey but is in the neighborhood and can be a fun trip with kids.
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
3815 N Tamiami TrailThe Children's Garden
1670 10th WaySarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueFood scene
Lido Key Tiki Bar 🗿
1234 Benjamin Franklin DrSaint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleRestaurant and drinks
Fun, casual wine bar with outdoor that’s very close to the house.
17 locals recommend
The Reserve Retreat
1322 N Tamiami TrailFun, casual wine bar with outdoor that’s very close to the house.
Pangea Alchemy Lab
1564 Main StGrand Cru Wine Bar
1528 Main StreetJack Dusty
1111 Ritz Carlton DrFor a fancy outing.
Sage
1216 1st StGreat for drinks at rooftop bar or nice meal.
Casual tiki bar away from the downtown crowd. One of the oldest in Florida.
9 locals recommend
Bahi Hut Tiki Cocktail Lounge
4675 N Tamiami TrailCasual tiki bar away from the downtown crowd. One of the oldest in Florida.
La Mucca Ballerina
1668 Main StAmazing Italian food!
Columbia Restaurant
411 St Armands CirTry the 1905 salad!
Great with kids. Beer garden with ping pong and corn hole. Food is ok but nice casual spot.
28 locals recommend
Mandeville Beer Garden
428 N Lemon AveGreat with kids. Beer garden with ping pong and corn hole. Food is ok but nice casual spot.
Main Bar Sandwich Shop
1944 Main StC'est La Vie
1553 Main StToasted Mango Cafe
430 N Tamiami TrailNeighborhoods
Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores
Laurel Park
1725 Laurel StGillespie Park
South Poinsettia
Traveler advice
Getting around
The Bay Runner trolley
This is a fixed route service from downtown out to lido beach. Great option to park downtown and hop in / hop off to see St. Armands or Lido. Google their website for map info. Can park in State street parking garage or City Hall off 1st street.