You deserve a little downtime.
Here is some inspiration for ways to enjoy Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key, and Venice, Florida–beyond the white-sun-kissed sands and relaxing Gulf shores.
Of course, you’ll want to explore the area’s miles of coastline, and you’ll have no problem finding a great spot to spread out, relax, and enjoy your time away.
Sarasota, Florida Area Beach Info
Info on the best beaches in Sarasota and Venice. Parking tips for Siesta Beach. Tips for finding sharks teeth on Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach.
These posts offer tips for staying safe while at the beach:
How to Avoid Being Stung by a Stingray
Turtle Nesting Season in Southwest Florida
Fun Family-Friendly Things to do in Sarasota
These family-friendly attractions and activities are sure to keep the kids smiling for hours!
Animal lovers of all ages should plan to visit Sarasota Jungle Gardens where you can feed the flamingos and Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary where you can see lions, tigers, ligers and a slew of other animals.
Feeling Adventurous?
Then check out these fun and exciting activities and tours.
Experience Natural Sarasota, Florida
Nurture your soul on a serene sailing cruise with Kathleen D Sailing, Key Sailing, or Sail Venice.
Rent a bicycle, kayak, or SUP or take a guided kayak Siesta Key eco-tour or Lido Key mangrove tunnel tour with Kayaking SRQ or Ride and Paddle.
Check out Peace River Charters for one-of-a-kind eco-adventures!
If you love to fish or dream of hauling in “the big one” then check out this quick guide to fishing in Sarasota, Florida or this guide to fall fishing.
Explore Selby Botanical Gardens downtown Sarasota campus and Historic Spanish Point campus near Venice.
Fun and Unique Things to do in Sarasota
Book a pub boat or bicycle tour with Sip-N-Cycle Cruises so you can cycle, sip, and sightsee all at the same time!
Restaurants on the Water and Rooftop Bars
After these past few months everyone is ready to sit back, relax, and let someone else do the cooking! Here are 8 Sarasota restaurants with outdoor dining on the water and spectacular views.
Cool off with a cocktail at one of these downtown Sarasota rooftop bars!
Do You Need Some Sarasota Day Trip Ideas?
If Key West is on your bucket list, then you’ll definitely want to check out this article about visiting via the Key West Express ferry.
Take a short drive to Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales where you can wander through 50 acres of meandering pathways, gardens, and marvel at the 205’ Singing Tower and its carillon bells.
There are plenty of exhibits to ooh and ahh at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa.
These two posts offer helpful tips if you are planning a family road trip to Sarasota, Florida: Healthy Road Trip Snacks, Ways to Keep Kids Entertained on a Road Trip.
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