Kelly's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful and historic and just a short drive away. Roam the grounds at your leisure.
73 locals recommend
Historic Spanish Point
401 N Tamiami TrailBeautiful and historic and just a short drive away. Roam the grounds at your leisure.
Fun “Old Florida” spot with southern fare. They have live music and offer boat rides through the river.
59 locals recommend
Snook Haven
5000 E Venice AveFun “Old Florida” spot with southern fare. They have live music and offer boat rides through the river.
Beautiful gardens right on Sarasota Bay. There is a great kids area as well.
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StBeautiful gardens right on Sarasota Bay. There is a great kids area as well.
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleFavorite spots for kids
We have an almost 6 year old and a 1.5 year old.
The Venice splash pad is great! Easy to get to and park. Picnic tables and bathrooms close by.
21 locals recommend
Centennial Park
200 W Venice AveThe Venice splash pad is great! Easy to get to and park. Picnic tables and bathrooms close by.
North Jetty Park
1000 S Casey Key Rd
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyA hidden gem!! Amazing planetarium and great spot to see Manatees!
131 locals recommend
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St WA hidden gem!! Amazing planetarium and great spot to see Manatees!
Beaches!
Nokomis Public Beach
115 S Casey Key Rd
North Jetty Beach
1000 S Casey Key RdFeels more secluded and “naturey”. Darker sand. Rocks. Shark teeth hunting!
137 locals recommend
Caspersen Beach
Harbor DrFeels more secluded and “naturey”. Darker sand. Rocks. Shark teeth hunting!
Siesta Beach
Finest, softest sand and most expansive.
Turtle Beach
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr
Venice Beach
101 The Esplanade SFood scene
Sharky’s On The Pier
1600 Harbor Dr S
Venice Avenue Creamery
249 W Venice Ave
Pop's Sunset Grill
112 Circuit RdGood food, casual atmosphere, great drink specials, great for kids and nice big covered patio.
23 locals recommend
Pinchers
900 Venetia Bay BlvdGood food, casual atmosphere, great drink specials, great for kids and nice big covered patio.
Evies @ Spanish Point
135 Bayview DrPretty grounds, live music, good food.
Recreation
Lake Venice Golf Club
1801 Harbor Dr SOscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State Park