Chelsea & Mark
Things To Do
Siesta Beach
Siesta is one of the top rated beaches in the U.S. It's known for it's powdery white sand and long stretches of beach. If you're looking for the classic tropical paradise, this is it.
Beach: Anna Maria Island
This is where Mark proposed! There are lots of great restaurants on the island as well. If you're driving from Tampa, this might be a fun stop on the way to Sarasota.
Cocktail Bar: The Doctor's Office
Our favorite cocktail bar in the area! When you go in, you get a shot, and the puns continue... If you go with a group, try the Game of Thrones goblet and tell us what you think!
Myakka River State Park
This is wild Florida in a nutshell! There are wild boars and gaters! You're feel like Steve Irwin out there, but don't act like him! We want to see you at our wedding ;)
Big Cat Habitat Gulf Coast Sanctuary
This is a sanctuary for big cats and other exotic species. When in Florida...
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
This is a great place for kids! It's right around the corner from our house, so we walk by regularly, always hoping Mooncat doesn't get to curious!
Adventure Kayak Outfitters Tours & Rentals
For 15% off, use the promo code PAULMACKIN15 for bookings between 3/19-3/23 This is our favorite spot to kayak through the mangroves! We'll be getting a coupon code to share with you for our wedding weekend, because you know that Mark and I really love our deals!
Brunch: Station 400
Downtown brunch spot
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
Great tiki bar on the bay! We love going for sunset views.
Owens Fish Camp
This is an old Florida fish spot downtown. The wait is always long, but you can order food on the back patio, play games and listen to live music. We really like the vibe.
Schnitzel Kitchen
This might be our favorite spot in Sarasota. It's quirky and very German. If you have any interest in knick knacks on walls, don't miss this place. The food is really good!
Mable's
This solid grunge bar stumbling distance from our house and the bay (Growler's) was recently renovated and transformed into a hip spot with food. We haven't been back since the pandemic, so let us know how it is if you go!
Bahi Hut Lounge
This is one of the oldest Tiki Bars in Florida. It's the place to go for cheap, strong drinks.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
This is the best botanical gardens in the area. Enjoy Erin!
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Excellent local art and circus museum. After all, we are in a circus town.
The Dalí Museum
If you want to take a pit stop on your way from Tampa, this museum has the most works of Salvador Dali in the U.S.
Baseball Spring Training: Orioles - East Lot
Red Sox are in town on the 20th for Spring Training! Tons of teams are in the area but the orioles stadium is in downtown Sarasota.
The Yoga Shack
First class is $15. This is a very hip yoga place. (A little too hip for me to be honest, but if you want a serious sweat and stretch with cool music, this is it)