Inside Guide to the Sarasota area

Katya
Inside Guide to the Sarasota area

Great for all ages!

Live music pretty often here, but also Dog Friendly Fishing Fitness Center Outside Parking Pavilion Playground Public Art Walking Path Grab a drink and a snack and enjoy some fishing or just a beautiful view of the bay.
Harts landing fish pier
Live music pretty often here, but also Dog Friendly Fishing Fitness Center Outside Parking Pavilion Playground Public Art Walking Path Grab a drink and a snack and enjoy some fishing or just a beautiful view of the bay.

Sightseeing

Awesome day trip with lots of shade and a lot to see. The presenters are great and really feels like you get your money's worth.
296 locals recommend
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore Rd
296 locals recommend
Awesome day trip with lots of shade and a lot to see. The presenters are great and really feels like you get your money's worth.

Food scene

Secret gem downtown. Great place to have great food and hear live music. Doesn't take reservations so first come first serve, or just be willing to grab a drink and wait.
260 locals recommend
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns Ct
260 locals recommend
Secret gem downtown. Great place to have great food and hear live music. Doesn't take reservations so first come first serve, or just be willing to grab a drink and wait.

City/town information

Just 20 minutes south of Sarasota, you can enjoy the charming, quiet town of Venice, FL. You can stroll down the quaint downtown streets, hear live music, let the kids splash at Centennial Park or drive to the beach just minutes away.
90 locals recommend
Venice
90 locals recommend
Just 20 minutes south of Sarasota, you can enjoy the charming, quiet town of Venice, FL. You can stroll down the quaint downtown streets, hear live music, let the kids splash at Centennial Park or drive to the beach just minutes away.

City advice

Getting around

Best way from downtown to St. Armands

Get on the Bayrunner Trolley and see Sarasota and St. Armands from a different point. Many points to get off and on and it's completely FREE. https://sarasotabayrunner.com/trolley-route/ FOR THE ROUTE MAP
Getting around

VEO is a fun way to experience downtown and Bird Key

Ride motor scooters, bikes around downtown Sarasota and into Bird Key. SEE link here for App https://www.veoride.com/sarasota/