Downtown Sarasota Travel Guide

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A wooden pier extending into a body of water with a cloudy sky above.
A large indoor auditorium with tiered seating, a stage, and a balcony.
A theater marquee advertising a children's play, outdoor seating, palm trees, and a brick pathway.
A theater with a sign reading "Florida Studio Theatre" and a smaller sign for "Wednesday's Child Now Playing".
A multi-level atrium with arched ceilings, wooden columns, and a glass skylight.

Stay near popular Downtown Sarasota attractions

A two-story building with a balcony, arched windows, and a sign that reads "Open".

Sarasota Opera House

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

Lido Key: Self-Guided Paddleboard Rental

Lido Key: Self-Guided Paddleboard Rental

฿1,404
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lido Key: Self-Guided Paddleboard Rental
Mangroves, Manatees & a Hidden Beach Kayak Tour

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

฿1,935
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
Taking in the views of another epic Siesta Key sunset!

Siesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour

฿2,343
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Siesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

฿4,781
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

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

฿2,132
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

฿1,935
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
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Where to stay in Downtown Sarasota

Find the best Downtown Sarasota areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach lifeguard tower with a flag, a rescue sign, and people walking on the sand.

Lido Key

Traverse a winding woodland path and spend the afternoon on this island’s secluded beaches before ending at a beachside bar to enjoy a spectacular sunset.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and historic buildings, palm trees, and a cloudy sky.

South Sarasota

Though South Sarasota may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Siesta Key Beach and The Landings.

A theater with a sign reading "Florida Studio Theatre" and a smaller sign for "Wednesday's Child Now Playing".

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.

A river with a fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with buildings in the background.

Palmer Ranch

While there might not be top attractions in Palmer Ranch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club and Turtle Beach.

A sunset over a calm bay with a bridge and boats.

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.

Downtown Sarasota Travel Guide