Downtown Sarasota Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Payne Park
After visiting Payne Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Regal Hollywood - Sarasota
You can take time to visit Regal Hollywood - Sarasota during your travels to Sarasota. Experience the area's art scene and festivals.
Five Points Park
You can take time to visit Five Points Park during your travels to Sarasota. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's art scene.
Artisans' World Marketplace
You can do some window-shopping at Artisans' World Marketplace during your visit to Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Things to do
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Sarasota
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
Im not going to lie, for the amount of money that was spent for the room i would say that the holiday inn have much nicer beds then this place the bed was so hard felt like u was sleeping on a bench at the beach, when we came to our room it had had someone else name for the welcoming, and the walls ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Aloft Sarasota
Very clean. The bar was great. It had a nice selection of foods to order. The bartender was very pleasant. The clerks at front desk couldn't answer questions I had about my bill the first night. I was charged more than Expedia said I would be. Someone in another room came in late. Was very loud slamming ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Good hotel!
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Decor is a bit unfinished. The evening restaurant service was awful. They were understaffed and it took 1.5 hours to receive our food. The restaurant may be a separate entity, but it still reflects on the Kompose.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Clean room. Excellent breakfast!
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
Muy buena playa y la piscina muy linda
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Sarasota
Central Sarasota
Gardens, art galleries and theatres highlight some of the noteworthy features of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Bird Key
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bird Key and surrounding area, you can visit Lido Beach and South Lido Park.
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.
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.
Pinecraft
While there might not be top attractions in Pinecraft, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ed Smith Stadium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
