Rivendell Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Oscar Scherer State Park
You can take time to visit Oscar Scherer State Park during your travels to Osprey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Historic Spanish Point
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Historic Spanish Point during your trip to Osprey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
The Oaks Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Osprey at The Oaks Club. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Activities

Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Sarasota

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Our pick of the best Rivendell Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel
The breakfast was amazing
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Tropical Beach Resorts
Room and surroundings were clean and nicely maintained. Pool was beautiful!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Tropical Breeze Resort
Did not have ho tub. Kitchen was adaquet
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Clean, friendly staff, bed was actually pretty comfortable for a hotel bed.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Carlisle Inn
This hotel has been a favorite for our Florida trip, and we plan to become regulars when we visit my parents. Breakfast is exceptional, as is the cleanliness, housekeeping, and staff. Our only comment is that the beds were a bit soft for our tastes (lower back issues), but everything was comfortable ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

The Westin Sarasota
My room was upgraded to a city view without any additional cost.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rivendell

Bay Acres
When in Bay Acres, you can plan a visit to Oscar Scherer State Park and Jim Neville Marine Preserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sorrento Shores
While Sorrento Shores may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Oscar Scherer State Park and Nokomis Beach.
