Guidebook for Sarasota
Everything Else
Payne Park is less than 1 mile away. It has a huge playground, running trails, frisbee golf, a cafe, skate park, and tennis courts.
37 locals recommend
Payne Park
2010 Adams LnPayne Park is less than 1 mile away. It has a huge playground, running trails, frisbee golf, a cafe, skate park, and tennis courts.
Island Park is about 2 miles away and is right on the bay. There is a nice playground, walking trails, and a great tiki bar called O’learys. This area is a great place to exercise, we love to start
103 locals recommend
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrIsland Park is about 2 miles away and is right on the bay. There is a nice playground, walking trails, and a great tiki bar called O’learys. This area is a great place to exercise, we love to start
South Lido Park is a great place for a picnic. There are great trails and a playground and beaches.
29 locals recommend
South Lido Park
2201 Benjamin Franklin DrSouth Lido Park is a great place for a picnic. There are great trails and a playground and beaches.
The main beaches are Lido Beach and Siesta Key, with Lido Beach being the closest. There are more up and down the coast if you do not mind a little drive. Siesta Key is probably the more famous beach
442 locals recommend
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrThe main beaches are Lido Beach and Siesta Key, with Lido Beach being the closest. There are more up and down the coast if you do not mind a little drive. Siesta Key is probably the more famous beach
Siesta Beach
One of the best beaches in the country
Ed Smith Stadium
2700 12th StJust a 5 minute walk to some great spring training.
Huge selection of produce, food, coffee and art. We love to just grab a bite and some coffee and people watch.
136 locals recommend
Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueHuge selection of produce, food, coffee and art. We love to just grab a bite and some coffee and people watch.
Food Scene
Great Place to go for a stroll. To many great restaurants to count. Huge public library, movie theater coffee shops and more
106 locals recommend
Downtown
Great Place to go for a stroll. To many great restaurants to count. Huge public library, movie theater coffee shops and more
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music everyday and night. Food is decent but drinks and atmosphere are great!
171 locals recommend
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrLive music everyday and night. Food is decent but drinks and atmosphere are great!
Daiquiri Deck Siesta Key Village
5250 Ocean BlvdLots of fun and other great bars close by
Arts & Culture
Set along Sarasota's beautiful bayfront, the landmark Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has been entertaining audiences with a variety of music, dance, theater and comedy for more than 42 years.
154 locals recommend
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailSet along Sarasota's beautiful bayfront, the landmark Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has been entertaining audiences with a variety of music, dance, theater and comedy for more than 42 years.
sarasota opera
61 N Pineapple AveGreat place to experience the Opera
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdAmazing museum