Guidebook for Sarasota

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Guidebook for Sarasota

Parks & Nature

798 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
798 locals recommend
Less crowded than Siesta Key Beach - but the sand isn't as amazing as Siesta Key Beach (depending on your preference)!
91 locals recommend
Turtle Beach
91 locals recommend
Less crowded than Siesta Key Beach - but the sand isn't as amazing as Siesta Key Beach (depending on your preference)!
Amazing trails and palm trees
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72
382 locals recommend
Amazing trails and palm trees
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound St
433 locals recommend
Beach, shopping and food - right by downtown Sarasota!
442 locals recommend
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr
442 locals recommend
Beach, shopping and food - right by downtown Sarasota!
103 locals recommend
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront Dr
103 locals recommend
73 locals recommend
Historic Spanish Point
401 N Tamiami Trail
73 locals recommend

Food Scene

Amazing ice cream in the heart of Siesta Key village - many great restaurants and shops all around.
59 locals recommend
Big Olaf Creamery
5208 Ocean Blvd
59 locals recommend
Amazing ice cream in the heart of Siesta Key village - many great restaurants and shops all around.
Awesome vibe, on the water, and super close by!
57 locals recommend
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
5353 S Tamiami Trail
57 locals recommend
Awesome vibe, on the water, and super close by!
You can bring pets and sit outside!
24 locals recommend
The Old Salty Dog Siesta Key
5023 Ocean Blvd
24 locals recommend
You can bring pets and sit outside!
167 locals recommend
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean Blvd
167 locals recommend
Ice cream! Say hi to Jerry!
6 locals recommend
Abel's Ice Cream
1886 Stickney Point Rd
6 locals recommend
Ice cream! Say hi to Jerry!
Amazing atmosphere!! Go early - it is always on a long wait!
260 locals recommend
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns Ct
260 locals recommend
Amazing atmosphere!! Go early - it is always on a long wait!
Great Italian on the Key!
19 locals recommend
Cafe Gabbiano
5104 Ocean Blvd
19 locals recommend
Great Italian on the Key!
Best steakhouse in Sarasota!
56 locals recommend
Summer House Steak & Seafood
149 Avenida Messina
56 locals recommend
Best steakhouse in Sarasota!
Great Italian at St. Armands Circle!
28 locals recommend
Venezia Italian Restaurant
373 St Armands Cir
28 locals recommend
Great Italian at St. Armands Circle!
Great Italian downtown
8 locals recommend
🍝 Flavio's Brick Oven & Bar on Main
1766 Main St
8 locals recommend
Great Italian downtown
Thai food downtown!
13 locals recommend
Spice Station
1438 Boulevard of the Arts
13 locals recommend
Thai food downtown!
Amish restaurant in the Amish village.
109 locals recommend
Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista St
109 locals recommend
Amish restaurant in the Amish village.
Beach front dining!
252 locals recommend
Sharky’s On The Pier
1600 Harbor Dr S
252 locals recommend
Beach front dining!
10 locals recommend
Gulf Gate Food + Beer
6528 Superior Ave
10 locals recommend
23 locals recommend
Screaming Goat Taqueria
6566 Superior Ave
23 locals recommend
13 locals recommend
Pastry Art Bakery Cafe
1512 Main St
13 locals recommend

Shopping

Super cute local shop in the Siesta Key Village with all kinds of home decor, clothing, and everything awesome.
10 locals recommend
Gidget's Coastal Provisions
5242 Ocean Blvd
10 locals recommend
Super cute local shop in the Siesta Key Village with all kinds of home decor, clothing, and everything awesome.
50 locals recommend
Sarasota Square
8201 S Tamiami Trail
50 locals recommend
326 locals recommend
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center Dr
326 locals recommend
54 locals recommend
Westfield Siesta Key
3501 S Tamiami Trail
54 locals recommend
Outdoor shopping on the Key right by the beaches and downtown!
358 locals recommend
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands Cir
358 locals recommend
Outdoor shopping on the Key right by the beaches and downtown!

Entertainment & Activities

Hang out with the flamingos!
296 locals recommend
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore Rd
296 locals recommend
Hang out with the flamingos!
532 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
532 locals recommend

Essentials

Target
8401 S Tamiami Trail
74 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Sarasota Pavilion
6543 S Tamiami Trail
74 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
8330 S Tamiami Trail
19 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Famous statue
43 locals recommend
Unconditional Surrender - Sarasota, FL
43 locals recommend
Famous statue

Arts & Culture

540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Rd
540 locals recommend