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Things To Do

From our time spent living in Venice, here’s what we recommend — the beaches, restaurants, and little spots we’ve come to love.
Venice Beach Pier @ Sharky’s

Venice Beach Pier @ Sharky’s

1600 S. Harbor Drive, Venice, FL 34285

This is the spot for peak beach vibes & incredible sunsets. Grab a drink, walk the pier, maybe spot a dolphin. You can also fish right off the pier (no license needed), which sits right in front of Sharky’s. Classic Venice.

Caspersen Beach

Caspersen Beach

4100 Harbor Drive, Venice, FL 34285

Venice is the Shark Tooth Capital of the World, and Caspersen is where you’ll find them (though we've gotten pretty lucky at the pier too!). Rent a scoop at Sharky's gift shop and see what you dig up.

South Jetty Beach

South Jetty Beach

2000 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL 34285

Grab some ice cream downtown and head down to the Jetty for an amazing sunset view. Watch boats come in, see pelicans up close, and soak in the Gulf breeze.

Historic Downtown Venice, FL

Historic Downtown Venice, FL

101 West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285

Boutiques, galleries, cafés, and ice cream shops. Perfect for a wander.

Sharky's On the Pier

Sharky's On the Pier

1600 Harbor Drive South, Venice, FL 34285

Jimmy Buffet vibes: fish tacos, frozen drinks, live music. Pure Florida energy.

Fins At Sharky's

Fins At Sharky's

1600 Harbor Drive South, Venice, FL 34285

Sharky’s fancier next-door neighbor. Same sunset view, nicer cocktails, slightly more polished.

Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL 34285

Seafood, marina views, laid-back Old Florida feel.

Cafe Venice Restaurant and Bar

Cafe Venice Restaurant and Bar

101 West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285

Cozy bistro with a good wine list, right in the heart of downtown.

Legacy Trail

Legacy Trail

Legacy Trail, Venice, FL

Our favorite bike path. Rent bikes in town and cruise north toward Sarasota. Flat (mostly), scenic, and a great way to work off all the wedding weekend food and drinks.

Jetty Rentals: Kayaks, Paddleboards, Surfboards etc.

Jetty Rentals: Kayaks, Paddleboards, Surfboards etc.

1000 South Casey Key Road, Nokomis, FL 34275

If you want to get out on the water, paddleboards and kayaks are easy to rent. Paddle, float, sweat a little… then reward yourself with a frozen drink.