Food & Beverage Scene
A selection of local favorite restaurants, bars, and breweries.
A local favorite, Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe is a must if you love German food and entertainment. There is so much to love!
74 locals recommend
Hollerbach's Willow Tree Café German Restaurant
201-205 E 1st StA local favorite, Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe is a must if you love German food and entertainment. There is so much to love!
A local favorite, Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe is a must if you love German food and entertainment. Don't forget to check out their new rooftop bar for a fantastic view of the city!
11 locals recommend
Hollerbach's Magnolia Square Market
117 Magnolia AveA local favorite, Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe is a must if you love German food and entertainment. Don't forget to check out their new rooftop bar for a fantastic view of the city!
Sanford is lucky to have our very own authentic Mexican Restaurant right on Sanford Ave! This place never disappoints with their delicious food and service. One of our favorites!
17 locals recommend
El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant
406 Sanford AveSanford is lucky to have our very own authentic Mexican Restaurant right on Sanford Ave! This place never disappoints with their delicious food and service. One of our favorites!
A local favorite Belgium style bar with the most amazing french fried potatoes (frites) and tons of International beers to choose from. Also a great spot to catch a game on TV.
19 locals recommend
Buster's Bistro
300 Sanford AveA local favorite Belgium style bar with the most amazing french fried potatoes (frites) and tons of International beers to choose from. Also a great spot to catch a game on TV.
Since the day it opened, the Sanford Brewing Company has been a local favorite. A fantastic selection of beers brewed right on the premises. Also check out their Trivia on Tuesday night. Sometimes they have live music too!
31 locals recommend
Sanford Brewing Company
400 Sanford AveSince the day it opened, the Sanford Brewing Company has been a local favorite. A fantastic selection of beers brewed right on the premises. Also check out their Trivia on Tuesday night. Sometimes they have live music too!
Dine behind bars (literally) at one of Sanford's finest restaurants.
21 locals recommend
The Old Jailhouse Kitchen & Spirits
113 S Palmetto AveDine behind bars (literally) at one of Sanford's finest restaurants.
The District Eatery Tap & Barrel
112 W 2nd StHenry's Depot is a food hall in an old renovated train station that includes a full bar called The Basin. There are many fantastic food stalls to choose from, including artisan pizza at Oak Flame and delicious vegan fare at Dharma Southern Kitchen. There is something for everyone!
11 locals recommend
Henrys Depot
212 W 1st StHenry's Depot is a food hall in an old renovated train station that includes a full bar called The Basin. There are many fantastic food stalls to choose from, including artisan pizza at Oak Flame and delicious vegan fare at Dharma Southern Kitchen. There is something for everyone!
Fun open air outdoor patio restaurant with popular surf and turf style fare and signature cocktails.
20 locals recommend
The Breezeway Restaurant & Bar
112 E 1st StFun open air outdoor patio restaurant with popular surf and turf style fare and signature cocktails.
Colonial Room Restaurant
105 E 1st StLocal diner fare, good for breakfast or lunch.
Open since 1971, The Original Christo's is popular among Florida natives and visitors alike. They feature delicious American style cuisine like their Chicago Beef sandwich or Christo's Famous Lasagna.
13 locals recommend
The Original Christo's
107 W 1st StOpen since 1971, The Original Christo's is popular among Florida natives and visitors alike. They feature delicious American style cuisine like their Chicago Beef sandwich or Christo's Famous Lasagna.
Enjoy some fried gator tail at this outdoor, pet friendly restaurant located right on the St. John's River.
7 locals recommend
Gators Riverside Grille
4255 Peninsula PointEnjoy some fried gator tail at this outdoor, pet friendly restaurant located right on the St. John's River.
Everyone loves the huge selection of beer and libations at Celery City. Pet friendly and centrally located to the best of downtown Sanford.
28 locals recommend
Celery City Craft
114 S Palmetto AveEveryone loves the huge selection of beer and libations at Celery City. Pet friendly and centrally located to the best of downtown Sanford.
Tuffy's quickly became a local favorite. They are popular for their ciders and bottle shop. Also check out their newly opened music venue in back! There is even a Tiki themed speakeasy tucked away inside.
23 locals recommend
Tuffy's Bottle Shop / Lounge
200 Myrtle AveTuffy's quickly became a local favorite. They are popular for their ciders and bottle shop. Also check out their newly opened music venue in back! There is even a Tiki themed speakeasy tucked away inside.
The Yardery is new to downtown Sanford and already a local favorite! A fast casual dining, safe, social & entertainment experience. It's family friendly, pet friendly, and well, just plain friendly.
6 locals recommend
The Yardery
415 East 4th StreetThe Yardery is new to downtown Sanford and already a local favorite! A fast casual dining, safe, social & entertainment experience. It's family friendly, pet friendly, and well, just plain friendly.
The Halal Guys
7025 County Road 46AChicken, Gyros, and Falafel Platters. The Authentic American Halal Food. Since 1990
Sightseeing
Local favorite sightseeing spots and entertainment options.
The Central Florida Zoo is a family favorite in Seminole County and it's just a short drive (or long walk) away!
132 locals recommend
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3755 W Seminole BlvdThe Central Florida Zoo is a family favorite in Seminole County and it's just a short drive (or long walk) away!
Wekiwa Springs State Park
1800 Wekiwa CirSt Johns Rivership Co
433 N Palmetto AveLunch and Dinner cruises on the Historic St. John's River.
Located at the north end of Park Avenue on the shore of Lake Monroe. A really nice spot for a walk and contemplation.
Veterans Memorial Park
110 W Seminole BlvdLocated at the north end of Park Avenue on the shore of Lake Monroe. A really nice spot for a walk and contemplation.
A great park for the whole family right in the heart of downtown Sanford. Features a fantastic splash zone and playground for kids (weather permitting). Includes basketball courts, picnic areas, and green spaces for the whole family!
15 locals recommend
Fort Mellon Park
600 E 1st StA great park for the whole family right in the heart of downtown Sanford. Features a fantastic splash zone and playground for kids (weather permitting). Includes basketball courts, picnic areas, and green spaces for the whole family!
Nearly 5 miles of continuous bike and walking trail around the enormous Lake Monroe.
20 locals recommend
Sanford RiverWalk
East Seminole BoulevardNearly 5 miles of continuous bike and walking trail around the enormous Lake Monroe.
Black Bear Wilderness Trailhead
5298 Michigan AveThis wildlife preserve has hiking trails & two parks with sports fields, a playground & a boardwalk.
6 locals recommend
Spring Hammock Preserve
2985 Osprey TrailThis wildlife preserve has hiking trails & two parks with sports fields, a playground & a boardwalk.
Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium
1201 Mellonville AveHome of the Sanford River Rats.
Transportation
Ways to get around
The SunRail is Central Florida's train that goes north to DeBary or as far south as downtown Orlando. There is also a FREE trolley downtown that will take you right to the station! Take a day trip to the Winter Park station for an afternoon of shopping and dining, or to Church Street in Orlando for a fun evening!
12 locals recommend
Sanford station
2720 W State Rd 46The SunRail is Central Florida's train that goes north to DeBary or as far south as downtown Orlando. There is also a FREE trolley downtown that will take you right to the station! Take a day trip to the Winter Park station for an afternoon of shopping and dining, or to Church Street in Orlando for a fun evening!
A super fun way to get around downtown Sanford! Fun for a group activity.
9 locals recommend
Limo Cycle
303 W 3rd StA super fun way to get around downtown Sanford! Fun for a group activity.
Central Florida's bus system. Check online for maps and schedules : https://www.golynx.com/maps-schedules/
47 locals recommend
Lynx Central Station
455 N Garland AveCentral Florida's bus system. Check online for maps and schedules : https://www.golynx.com/maps-schedules/
A great local bike shop that offers bike rentals. Check for pricing and availability but typically runs around $15 an hour.
Pedal Driven Co.
210 N Park AveA great local bike shop that offers bike rentals. Check for pricing and availability but typically runs around $15 an hour.
Dog Parks
Our favorite local dog park (at 4th & 5th St. and Laurel) for your furry friends.
Paw Park of Historic Sanford
427 S French AveOur favorite local dog park (at 4th & 5th St. and Laurel) for your furry friends.
A beautiful wide open dog park on more than 14 acres, just north in nearby Volusia County, this park is perfect for dogs that are happier running free but still enclosed for safety. Features a lined pond in the center for dogs that love to get wet and onsite restrooms for the humans.
Barkley Square Dog Park
1010 N Ridgewood AveA beautiful wide open dog park on more than 14 acres, just north in nearby Volusia County, this park is perfect for dogs that are happier running free but still enclosed for safety. Features a lined pond in the center for dogs that love to get wet and onsite restrooms for the humans.
Entertainment
World's largest indoor obstacle park, perfect place for kids to burn off energy when the weather outside isn't ideal.
9 locals recommend
Planet Obstacle
1150 Emma Oaks TrailWorld's largest indoor obstacle park, perfect place for kids to burn off energy when the weather outside isn't ideal.
The Alley
114 S Park AveMusic venue and small local bar.
Catch a musical or show right downtown at the Ritz Theater. Sanford's very own community performing arts center.
23 locals recommend
Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center
201 Magnolia AveCatch a musical or show right downtown at the Ritz Theater. Sanford's very own community performing arts center.
Three stories of entertainment for the entire family in nearby Lake Mary, FL. This place is not just for golfers; super fun place for a group!
12 locals recommend
Topgolf (coming soon)
1010 Greenwood BlvdThree stories of entertainment for the entire family in nearby Lake Mary, FL. This place is not just for golfers; super fun place for a group!
30,000 square feet of indoor trampolines, need I say more?
10 locals recommend
Altitude Trampoline Park
1810 Rinehart Rd30,000 square feet of indoor trampolines, need I say more?