Rivendell Travel Guide
Osprey
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 lively bars.
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 Rivendell

Kompose Boutique Hotel
clean room, the breakfast, hot tub
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
The property is very unique, cute little hotel. It’s got the island vibe and a tiki bar. The pool was great clean area to hang out in cabana. Even though it’s not on the beach, you feel like you are there. They did a great job decorating the place like the islands. Rooms were clean and the beds were ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Overall, the stay was great and the property has an amazing location with excellent amenities. The beach and pool are literally steps away, which is what makes this place so enjoyable. There were only two downsides during our stay. First, the TV in the room does not support WiFi or streaming services ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Modern rooms and public areas. Comfortable beds and nice furnishings. Very friendly and pleasant personnel. This is the first Spark we have stayed at and it's one that wasn't built by Hilton and it shows. I wouldn't mind trying one that was always a Spark by Hilton.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Lido Beach Resort
I stayed in the motel section, as it was the only room available and it was very clean and nice modern elevated style. The Drift Kotchen and bar is beautiful with great views. The service was very good all around.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites
Recently renovated rooms were beautiful. However the rooms are small with not much storage space. But overall a really great property.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rivendell

Bay Acres
When in Bay Acres, you can plan a visit to Oscar Scherer State Park and Historic Spanish Point, 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.

