Central Sarasota Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Central Sarasota

Popular places to visit

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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

See a world-class collection of orchids and tropical bromeliads and walk through peaceful mangrove and palm gardens in this botanical park.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

See a diverse range of exciting musical, dance and comedy shows at this architectural landmark inspired by the jagged shape of seashells.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
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Sarasota Opera House

Here, 1920s style meets 21st-century luxury in a fully restored Mediterranean Revival opera house and cultural institution, complete with its own opera company.

Sarasota Opera House
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Bayfront Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Bayfront Park, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.

Bayfront Park
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Florida Studio Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Florida Studio Theatre during your stay in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.

Florida Studio Theatre
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Causeway Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Causeway Park, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.

Causeway Park

Activities

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Taste of Winter Park (Greater Orlando area)

NZ$187
Per adult
Taste of Winter Park (Greater Orlando area)
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Sarasota Kayak and Food Tour

NZ$268
Per adult
Sarasota Kayak and Food Tour
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Inshore Fishing by Charter in Sarasota

NZ$892
Per adult
Inshore Fishing by Charter in Sarasota
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90-Minute Christmas Carol Trolley in Sarasota

NZ$110
Per adult
90-Minute Christmas Carol Trolley in Sarasota
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Sarasota Bar Hunt: Sarasota Slammin'

NZ$20
Per adult
Sarasota Bar Hunt: Sarasota Slammin'
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Haunted Sarasota: Mummies, Murder & Mayhem!

NZ$121
Per adult
Haunted Sarasota: Mummies, Murder & Mayhem!
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Our pick of the best Central Sarasota Hotel Deals

Baymont by Wyndham Sarasota
Baymont by Wyndham Sarasota
2.5 out of 5
1425 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL
The price is NZ$133 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$133
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle ...
6/10 (1,006 reviews)
Great place the stay
"We, as a company, booked two rooms for our employees and from what they told us, everything went smoothly. One of the rooms, had an issue where he couldn’t get into his room because the key wouldn’t work. It took about an hour and a half but it was resolved. However, it did get resolved and overall, ..."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Baymont by Wyndham Sarasota
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
4 out of 5
1000 Blvd Of The Arts, Sarasota, FL
The price is NZ$293 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$293
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Wonderful hotel
"I enjoyed my stay at this hotel from the staff to the amenities, the pool, restaurant and the comfortable room. My only issue was the elevators. They were extremely slow and very small considering most people had luggage with them. Everything else was wonderful!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Hyatt Regency Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive, Sarasota, FL
The price is NZ$385 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$385
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything is great"

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

The Westin Sarasota
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL
3.5 out of 5
202 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
The price is NZ$311 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$311
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,246 reviews)
"Location, amenities, everything was spot on! Loved our stay!"

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
5 out of 5
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL
The price is NZ$1,102 per night from 30 May to 31 May
NZ$1,102
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Caring staff"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
voco Sarasota, an IHG Hotel
voco Sarasota, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1223 Boulevard Of The Arts, Sarasota, FL
The price is NZ$241 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$241
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay, celebrating our Wedding Anniversary. Walked to dining, shopping. sight seeing, waterway, etc. They also had a convenient shuttle service to Lido Beach and other locations. Clean, excellent breakfast, amiable staff, all around excellent."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

voco Sarasota, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Sarasota

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Downtown Sarasota

While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Payne Park.

Downtown Sarasota
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Newtown

While visiting Newtown, you might make a stop by sights like Robert L. Taylor Community Complex and Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy.

Newtown
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Arlington Park

Though Arlington Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Marina Jack.

Arlington Park
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Bird Key

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bird Key and surrounding area, you can visit St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.

Bird Key
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Saint Armands Key

Beaches and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about Saint Armands Key. A stop by St. Armands Circle is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Saint Armands Key
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Southgate

While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach.

Southgate

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