Sightseeing
Beautiful award winning beach with tons of parking, a playground and volleyball courts.
797 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
Beautiful award winning beach with tons of parking, a playground and volleyball courts.
Beautiful Gardens, great activity for kids and adults of every age. Lots to see and on the water, great photo spots.
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StBeautiful Gardens, great activity for kids and adults of every age. Lots to see and on the water, great photo spots.
Less crowded than Siesta Key Beach and walking distance to Saint Armand's Circle. Relax on the beach then grab a drink or some excellent food.
442 locals recommend
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrLess crowded than Siesta Key Beach and walking distance to Saint Armand's Circle. Relax on the beach then grab a drink or some excellent food.
A local secret ( that's not so secret anymore) , not a ton of parking but you can bike here from most of our properties and lock up your bike there. Lots of drinks and restaurants nearby.
69 locals recommend
Crescent Beach Grocery
1211 Old Stickney Point RdA local secret ( that's not so secret anymore) , not a ton of parking but you can bike here from most of our properties and lock up your bike there. Lots of drinks and restaurants nearby.
Great Beach for shore fishing, hanging in the sun or having a get together in one of the pavilions. This beach generally has the most parking available and is a local favorite.
91 locals recommend
Turtle Beach
Great Beach for shore fishing, hanging in the sun or having a get together in one of the pavilions. This beach generally has the most parking available and is a local favorite.
Check out the boats, take a walk or in the Summer bring your kids to play in the water fountains/playground. Great activity for the family young to old.
257 locals recommend
marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaCheck out the boats, take a walk or in the Summer bring your kids to play in the water fountains/playground. Great activity for the family young to old.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdZoo and park!
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyFun aquarium for kids
Food scene
We have tons of international and New Age American cuisine, most local restaurants have fresh caught fish and cool menus. Support Local and check out our small spots, if you ever want recs we got them!
A cool row of restaurants and boutiques, visited by locals and tourists. Cool down with some local ice cream, donuts or have a nice meal. This area is very popular and busy at night with live music and dancing.
91 locals recommend
Siesta Key Village
County Road 789 AlternateA cool row of restaurants and boutiques, visited by locals and tourists. Cool down with some local ice cream, donuts or have a nice meal. This area is very popular and busy at night with live music and dancing.
Great restaurant, fresh local fish with a Peruvian twist. Dont forget to make a reso!
138 locals recommend
Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main StGreat restaurant, fresh local fish with a Peruvian twist. Dont forget to make a reso!
The best Northern Thai food outside of Thailand, always super fresh and a great take out option too. Big menu with real Thai flavors.
20 locals recommend
Isan Thai Restaurant
5758 S Tamiami TrailThe best Northern Thai food outside of Thailand, always super fresh and a great take out option too. Big menu with real Thai flavors.
Fish market and restaurant with a cool beachy, dive feel. They have fresh fish for sale and local favorites like ceviche, fish dip and sauces by the pound.
150 locals recommend
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailFish market and restaurant with a cool beachy, dive feel. They have fresh fish for sale and local favorites like ceviche, fish dip and sauces by the pound.
Check out the patio and you may see our local alligator swimming below. You can also try some fried alligator, fresh oysters, crabs by the pound or get an Instagram worthy seafood boat that'll feed a family.
57 locals recommend
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
5353 S Tamiami TrailCheck out the patio and you may see our local alligator swimming below. You can also try some fried alligator, fresh oysters, crabs by the pound or get an Instagram worthy seafood boat that'll feed a family.
Fresh Amish owned grocery store but this is not your regular grocery store. Specializing in fresh produce, not lacking in exotic fruits at great prices and don't forget about the fresh ice cream. This local spot has grown super fast due to its local bakery, deli and friendly personal.
51 locals recommend
Detwiler’S Farm Market
2881 Clark RdFresh Amish owned grocery store but this is not your regular grocery store. Specializing in fresh produce, not lacking in exotic fruits at great prices and don't forget about the fresh ice cream. This local spot has grown super fast due to its local bakery, deli and friendly personal.
Funky Fresh food in a super cute restaurant. Amazing falafels, hummus, fried chicken sandwich and salads.
Florence and the Spice Boys
Funky Fresh food in a super cute restaurant. Amazing falafels, hummus, fried chicken sandwich and salads.
Five-O Donut Co Siesta Row
3800 S Tamiami TrailFresh fun donuts, they do sell out early !
Authentic Italian food, very close to Travis lane and great bustling ambiance
31 locals recommend
Napulè Restaurant
7129 S Tamiami TrailAuthentic Italian food, very close to Travis lane and great bustling ambiance
Fresh fish and seafood in a casual dive setting. Pull up on the boat too
80 locals recommend
The Old Salty Dog City island
1601 Ken Thompson PkwyFresh fish and seafood in a casual dive setting. Pull up on the boat too
Summer Tap Juice Bar
Cool spot for fresh smoothies and Açaí bowls, great Summer cool down spot.
Project Coffee
538 S Pineapple AveVegan food and fresh coffee
Summer House Steak & Seafood
149 Avenida MessinaSteakhouse
Boutique Shopping and Beauty Services
Favorite local shops and beauty services
Located in Little South Side village near Morton’s gourmet market. Stop in and boutique shop some boho threads, boho house items and great gifts. The girls in the back do amazing hair and don’t miss Bubbles and Blow outs on Saturdays.
Marmalade Salon & Boutique
1927 S Osprey AveLocated in Little South Side village near Morton’s gourmet market. Stop in and boutique shop some boho threads, boho house items and great gifts. The girls in the back do amazing hair and don’t miss Bubbles and Blow outs on Saturdays.
Influence Style
474 John Ringling BlvdCute high end boutique for any occasion.
Boutique on the 1st floor and upscale beachy restaurant upstairs
82 locals recommend
Shore St. Armands
465 John Ringling BlvdBoutique on the 1st floor and upscale beachy restaurant upstairs
Parks
Payne Park
2010 Adams LnKids love playgrounds
Urfer Family Park
4012 Honore AveRed Bug Slough Preserve
5200 S Beneva RdPreserve and Park
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyVery fun Aquarium for kids and adults.