Things To Do
Siesta Key Beach
Ranked the #1 Beach in the U.S. and #4 in the World in 2025 by Tripadvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards™, Siesta Beach shines with its quartz-crystal powdery sand, soft turquoise waves and an abundance of sun and fun. Thanks to the large parking area, concession stands, the free trolley to get around the island and to downtown Sarasota, and nearby restaurants and shops of Siesta Key Village, you can plan your whole trip centered around this gorgeous Key without getting bored.
Bobby Jones Golf Club
Dedicated to legendary golfer Bobby Jones in 1927, this newly renovated 18-hole Championship Course, New Gillespie 9-Hole Adjustable Par 3 Course, and state of the art practice facility, boasts a rich history in Sarasota, Florida. Centrally located within 15 minutes of the Beaches, Lakewood Ranch and Downtown Sarasota!
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Meet stunning sharks, sea turtles, otters, seahorses and sea jellies. Explore coral reefs and other ecosystems studied by scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory. Peek into their labs.
Siesta Key Rum
Because who doesn't love a good Rum Tour? Enjoy free samples, stock up on your favorite bottles of Siesta Key Rum and explore unique merchandise including shirts, hats, and candles made from recycled Siesta Key Rum bottles!
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Lectures, films, performances, and more. There’s something for everyone!
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
When you come to Jungle Gardens, whether it’s your first time or your 100th, you are sure to have a good time. Choose From: Hand Feed a Flamingo Hold a Parrot See Ring-tailed Lemurs at Play Attend our Parrot Show Play at the Playground Hold a Snake Overlook a Prairie Dog Exhibit Feed a Giant Tortoise Attend a Meet the Keeper Presentation Celebrate Your Birthday Engrave a Brick with your Name Attend a Fieldtrip Hold a Wedding Get Your Picture Taken with an Alligator See a Waterfall Get Absorbed in the Beauty of Nature Experience Old Florida Enjoy Quality Family Time Set on a Camp Adventure Get Lost in the Jungle Count Baby Ducks Talk to a Parrot And much more!