The Bay Haven Guidebook
Food scene
Amazing food and ambience. Wide array of fresh seafood. Try out Shrimp & Grits, Lobster Bisque.
99 locals recommend
The Waterfront Restaurant
111 S Bay BlvdAmazing food and ambience. Wide array of fresh seafood. Try out Shrimp & Grits, Lobster Bisque.
Excellent place for food and drinks right at the sand. Best to check-in and go for a beach walk, they will text you.
168 locals recommend
The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring AveExcellent place for food and drinks right at the sand. Best to check-in and go for a beach walk, they will text you.
Awesome food, drinks & some fun outdoor games. Try any grouper dish or coconut shrimp, you won't be disappointed.
54 locals recommend
The Ugly Grouper
5704 Marina DrAwesome food, drinks & some fun outdoor games. Try any grouper dish or coconut shrimp, you won't be disappointed.
Fresh delicious food and great service. Grouper sandwich, fish tacos are a must try. Highly recommend their key lime pie for dessert.
98 locals recommend
Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina
12507 Cortez Rd WFresh delicious food and great service. Grouper sandwich, fish tacos are a must try. Highly recommend their key lime pie for dessert.
Amazing sandwiches! Best part is they DELIVER TO THE BEACH on Anna Maria Island.
6 locals recommend
Scott's Deli
6000 Marina DrAmazing sandwiches! Best part is they DELIVER TO THE BEACH on Anna Maria Island.
Columbia Restaurant
411 St Armands CirVenezia Italian Restaurant
373 St Armands CirSimon's Coffee House
5900 South Tamiami TrailLocated across the street from Westfield Southgate Shopping Center. It's a fine dining experience that offers Prime steaks, wine and handcrafted cocktails.
24 locals recommend
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2001 Siesta DrLocated across the street from Westfield Southgate Shopping Center. It's a fine dining experience that offers Prime steaks, wine and handcrafted cocktails.
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrFun place for families to eat
Incredible atmosphere, kids will love it, amazing food! A true experience!
260 locals recommend
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtIncredible atmosphere, kids will love it, amazing food! A true experience!
Great family restaurant with indoor and outdoor waterfront dining. It has lunch and dinner specials. Fresh local seafood.
57 locals recommend
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
5353 S Tamiami TrailGreat family restaurant with indoor and outdoor waterfront dining. It has lunch and dinner specials. Fresh local seafood.
Connors Steak & Seafood
3501 S Tamiami TrailThings To Do
This is an upscale shopping plaza near Lido Key Beach. There are plenty of restaurants, shops, ice-cream and music.
297 locals recommend
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleThis is an upscale shopping plaza near Lido Key Beach. There are plenty of restaurants, shops, ice-cream and music.
They offer Dolphin, Sunset tours. Knowledgeable, courteous & friendly crew
374 locals recommend
Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrThey offer Dolphin, Sunset tours. Knowledgeable, courteous & friendly crew
They offer Boat Tours & Water Sports, Boat Rentals, Fishing Charters & Tours, Scuba & Snorkeling, Waterskiing & Jetskiing, Eco Tours
14 locals recommend
H2O Water Sportz - Boat and Jetski Rental
4110 127th St WThey offer Boat Tours & Water Sports, Boat Rentals, Fishing Charters & Tours, Scuba & Snorkeling, Waterskiing & Jetskiing, Eco Tours
If you are looking for an amazing fun experience, this is a must do.
24 locals recommend
Cponies Beach Horseback Rides
8400 Manatee Ave WIf you are looking for an amazing fun experience, this is a must do.
Siesta Key Watersports
1536 Stickney Point RdCoastline Dolphin & Snorkeling Excursions
12312 Manatee Ave WLooking for some fun adventure course, this is the place for you. Friendly staff
76 locals recommend
TreeUmph! Adventure Course
21805 State Road 70 ELooking for some fun adventure course, this is the place for you. Friendly staff
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
3815 N Tamiami TrailBeaches
Bean Point Beach
793 N Shore DrAMI has an “Old Florida” feel. Quaint shops, beautiful beaches, 7 miles of white sand.
374 locals recommend
Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrAMI has an “Old Florida” feel. Quaint shops, beautiful beaches, 7 miles of white sand.
Ranked the #1 Beach in the U.S. in 2020, powdery sand, soft waves and the abundance of sun & fun at gorgeous Siesta Beach.
798 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
Ranked the #1 Beach in the U.S. in 2020, powdery sand, soft waves and the abundance of sun & fun at gorgeous Siesta Beach.
This is a beautiful beach located near the trendy and upscale shopping at St. Armands Circle
442 locals recommend
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrThis is a beautiful beach located near the trendy and upscale shopping at St. Armands Circle
Holmes Beach
Great outdoor market at Coquina Beach. There is an interesting array of crafts, food, and clothing. Vendor are informative, friendly, and low key. We heartily recommend it.
17 locals recommend
Beach Market at Coquina Beach
2650 Gulf Dr SGreat outdoor market at Coquina Beach. There is an interesting array of crafts, food, and clothing. Vendor are informative, friendly, and low key. We heartily recommend it.
Young Kids - Things to do
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdMote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyTheir tours are great for young kids and young at heart. They engage your kids from the moment you onboard. Not a moment of boredom.
Pirate Adventures of Cortez
4110 127th St WTheir tours are great for young kids and young at heart. They engage your kids from the moment you onboard. Not a moment of boredom.
Park & Nature
Waterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city.
16 locals recommend
Bayfront Park
3970 Royal RdWaterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city.
This 600+-acre coastal preserve features hiking paths, kayak and canoe waterways, bridges, picnic spots, mangrove forests and a 53-foot-tall tower with a wide-open view of the Tampa Bay area.
193 locals recommend
Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NWThis 600+-acre coastal preserve features hiking paths, kayak and canoe waterways, bridges, picnic spots, mangrove forests and a 53-foot-tall tower with a wide-open view of the Tampa Bay area.
Nestled on the shores of beautiful Sarasota Bay, Selby Gardens is a tropical urban oasis - world class botanical garden. Features a large treehouse with waterfalls and rope bridges perfect for families with kids to explore.
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StNestled on the shores of beautiful Sarasota Bay, Selby Gardens is a tropical urban oasis - world class botanical garden. Features a large treehouse with waterfalls and rope bridges perfect for families with kids to explore.
Shopping
This is an upscale shopping plaza near Lido Key Beach. There are plenty of restaurants, shops, ice-cream and music
358 locals recommend
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirThis is an upscale shopping plaza near Lido Key Beach. There are plenty of restaurants, shops, ice-cream and music
If you want a high end HUGE shopping experience, then UTC is the place to go. It is one of the biggest malls and has great restaurants too!
326 locals recommend
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrIf you want a high end HUGE shopping experience, then UTC is the place to go. It is one of the biggest malls and has great restaurants too!