Gateway Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Activities
Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Sarasota with Olde Florida History!
Venice Clear Kayak Glass Bottom LED Night Tour
Dolphin and Manatee Adventure tour of Osprey with Florida History
Private Luxury Boat Charter
Our pick of the best Gateway Hotel Deals
Ramada by Wyndham Venice Hotel Venezia
Dirtiest most run down hotel I ever stayed in…
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Venice, FL
The room was clean and had everything we needed. My husband said his side of the bed sagged toward the side and was not comfortable, but my side was fine. There were only 2 pillows on the bed, and we were glad we had one of our own from the car to use. The pool was very nice and the staff was great. ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside South Sarasota
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Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
Temp in the room was great, room cleaning was great, I didn’t realize they had a laundry service
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Carlisle Inn
Carlisle Inn is well run, with friendly and helpful people.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
We were impressed that we weren’t required to request daily BASIC room service. Clean towels, trash emptied and bed made (no one needs daily sheets changed). All the simple things that were routine PRE COVID…..
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gateway
Downtown Venice
While visiting Downtown Venice, you might make a stop by sights like Venice Theater and Centennial Park.
Venice Island
If you're spending some time in Venice Island, Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Golden Beach
While visiting Golden Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Venice Beach and Manasota Beach.
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.
South Venice
While visiting South Venice, you might make a stop by sights like Venice Area Audubon Society and Jacaranda West Country Club.
