Things To Do

St. Armands Circle

A fun area full of shops & restaurants and conveniently located next to Lido beach, great for walking, eating, shopping, or simply finding a park bench to sit and relax

Siesta Beach

Voted #1 beach in the U.S. and known for it's super soft sand (like powdered sugar), and nearby various restaurants and shops of Siesta Key Village

Ringling Museum

Ca’ d’Zan mansion (the former home of John Ringling) & Ringling art museum feature stunning architecture, gardens, waterfront views, art exhibits, grand mansions, & a circus exhibition. Free to the Public on Mondays.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota

A tropical paradise (in 2024, made TIME Magazine's greatest places to visit) with stunning water views, peaceful & lush gardens, large banyan trees, and rotating exhibits

Myakka River State Park Big Flats Campground

A nice get away from the city, one of Florida's state parks, with access to plenty of walking trails, a overlook tower, swinging canopy bridge, boat tours, & lots and lots of gators! If you're looking to see a gator in the wild, here is where they will be

Anna Maria Island

Bayfront Park

Visit Bayfront park, a fun little 'island' loop, walking distance from Sarasota's downtown and Ringling bridge, offering a nice green space, park benches, walking loop, and views of the water and numerous boats docked here, for a relaxing reprieve

Ted Sperling Park Nature Trail

Tucked away near South Lido beach, this park provides opportunities to rent a kayak and do a self-guided or group guided tour through the Mangrove tunnels and explore the open water where you are likely to spot dolphins & manatees.

Downtown

Sarasota Jungle Gardens