Downtown Venice Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Beautiful view of city canals with boats and buildings on a sunny winter day
Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Beautiful view of city canals with boats and buildings on a sunny winter day
Budweiser Clydesdales arrived in Venice for the evening. The rain passed through before they arrived and there was great audience participation as they were traveling on Venice and Miami Avenues.
Venice Theater
Venice Theater

Popular places to visit

Venice Theater

Venice Theater

You can make plans for a show at Venice Theater during your trip to Venice. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

Venice Theater
Budweiser Clydesdales arrived in Venice for the evening. The rain passed through before they arrived and there was great audience participation as they were traveling on Venice and Miami Avenues.

Centennial Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Centennial Park, a lovely green space in Venice. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Centennial Park
Venice Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach

Venice Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Venice Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Venice.

Venice Beach
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Caspersen Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Caspersen Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Venice. Attend a sporting event in the area or seek out the cycling trails.

Caspersen Beach
Manasota Beach

Manasota Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Manasota Beach during your travels in Venice Island? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.

Manasota Beach
Venice Fishing Pier which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a couple

Venice Fishing Pier

After visiting Venice Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Venice. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.

Venice Fishing Pier

Activities

Kayak Tour through Mangrove Tunnels

Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour

NZ$103
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour
Siesta Key Guided Eco Tour

Siesta Key Guided Eco Tour

NZ$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Siesta Key Guided Eco Tour
We love seeing the manatees but we give them their space and watch them from a distance.

Siesta Key Kayak Tour

NZ$104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Siesta Key Kayak Tour
Great photo opportunity with this friendly Dolphin!

Dolphin and Manatee Adventure tour of Osprey with Florida History

NZ$113
per adult
Dolphin and Manatee Adventure tour of Osprey with Florida History
Venice Clear Kayak Glass Bottom LED Night Tour

Venice Clear Kayak Glass Bottom LED Night Tour

NZ$120
per adult
Venice Clear Kayak Glass Bottom LED Night Tour
Private Luxury Boat Charter

Private Luxury Boat Charter

NZ$652
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Private Luxury Boat Charter
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Our pick of the best Downtown Venice Hotel Deals

Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is NZ$420 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
NZ$420
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,268 reviews)
Nice room and location!

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Lido Beach Resort

Lido Beach Resort

4 out of 5
700 Benjamin Franklin Dr Sarasota FL
The price is NZ$919 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
NZ$919
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Location was great, staff so positive

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Lido Beach Resort
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway

3 out of 5
6600 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota FL
The price is NZ$303 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
NZ$303
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,900 reviews)
Five stars goes out to Spark by Hilton in Sarasota, Fl for rooms extremly clean rooms a the most comfortable beds. Thank you!

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Carlisle Inn

Carlisle Inn

3.5 out of 5
3727 Bahia Vista Sarasota FL
The price is NZ$437 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
NZ$437
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,191 reviews)
Excellent staff and clean rooms

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Carlisle Inn
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

5 out of 5
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr Sarasota FL
The price is NZ$1,610 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
NZ$1,610
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Amenities great, beach club pool was wonderful! Good location, walkable to many restaurants and shops

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota

The Westin Sarasota

4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive Sarasota FL
The price is NZ$716 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$716
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,181 reviews)
Check in and front staff terrific. Rooms spotless. Bartender great.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

The Westin Sarasota
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Venice

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Gateway

When in Gateway, you can plan a visit to Venice Train Depot and Venetian Waterway Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Gateway
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Venice Island

If you're spending some time in Venice Island, Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Venice Island
A dark yet colorful sunset over the ocean during the winter months of the West Coast of Florida beaches at sun set. Venice Florida calm and peaceful landscape of the sea with clear sky and sunny.

Golden Beach

While visiting Golden Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Venice Beach and Manasota Beach.

Golden Beach
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Venice Isle Estates

While there might not be top attractions in Venice Isle Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Venice Train Depot and Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club.

Venice Isle Estates
Legacy Trail showing a garden

Venice Gardens

If you're spending some time in Venice Gardens, Jacaranda West Country Club and Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club are top sights worth seeing.

Venice Gardens
Legacy Trail showing a garden

South Venice

While visiting South Venice, you might make a stop by sights like Venice Area Audubon Society and Jacaranda West Country Club.

South Venice

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