Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar
1200 Old Stickney Point RdGreat fish and clam chowder, and great ambiance!
Sweet Tomatoes
4994 S Tamiami TrailAwesome Salad , Soup and Pasta Bar!
LongHorn Steakhouse
2020 Gulf Gate DrGreat steakhouse!
Simon's Coffee House
5900 South Tamiami TrailSuper tasty pizza and Greek food!
Great Mexican food and outdoor dining on the key in Siesta Key Village!
63 locals recommend
The Hub Baja Grill
5148 Ocean BlvdGreat Mexican food and outdoor dining on the key in Siesta Key Village!
Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista StDrinks & Nightlife
Daiquiri Deck Siesta Key Village
5250 Ocean BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Tropical Zoo and Gardens. This is a fun one to take the kids to!
296 locals recommend
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdTropical Zoo and Gardens. This is a fun one to take the kids to!
Fun Theme park with everything from Roller coasters to a Serengeti Safari!
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrFun Theme park with everything from Roller coasters to a Serengeti Safari!
Misty Creek Country Club
8954 Misty Creek DrBeautiful course!
The Groves Golf Course
3400 LongmeadowReally cool aquarium for anyone who loves the sea and the animals in it!
532 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyReally cool aquarium for anyone who loves the sea and the animals in it!
Sarasota Classic Car Museum
5500 N Tamiami TrailAnimal sanctuary home to big cats & other wild species offering animal encounters.
158 locals recommend
Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdAnimal sanctuary home to big cats & other wild species offering animal encounters.
AMC Sarasota 12
8201 S Tamiami TrailCB's Saltwater Outfitters
1249 Stickney Point RdGreat place to rent a boat for the day!
Parks & Nature
Rated #1 Beach in the Nation! White powder sand. It will take your breath away!
798 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
Rated #1 Beach in the Nation! White powder sand. It will take your breath away!
Turtle Beach
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StGorgeous flowers and tropical landscape!
Waterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city.
103 locals recommend
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrWaterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city.
Getting Around
Dollar Car Rental
6000 Airport CirAlamo Rent A Car
6000 Airport CirSarasota-Bradenton International Airport
6000 Airport CirTampa International Airport
4100 George J Bean PkwySt. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
14700 Terminal BlvdArts & Culture
Ringling Circus Museum
5401 Bay Shore RdHome of famous owner John Ringling of the Ringling Circus.
They just don't build them like this anymore. Beautiful architecture.
87 locals recommend
Ca d'Zan
5401 Bay Shore RdHome of famous owner John Ringling of the Ringling Circus.
They just don't build them like this anymore. Beautiful architecture.
Shopping
Good restaurants, touristy shops, and a place to hang out for the day.
358 locals recommend
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirGood restaurants, touristy shops, and a place to hang out for the day.
Sarasota Square
8201 S Tamiami Trail