Southgate Travel Guide
Sarasota
Popular places to visit
Lido Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Lido Beach, a popular beach in Sarasota. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
St. Armands Circle
Consider this area as a circular outdoor mall. Like any mall, you can shop, dine, browse or just people-watch. Unlike most malls, this one never closes to walkers.
Mall at University Town Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall at University Town Center during your trip to Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Nathan Benderson Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Nathan Benderson Park, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
See hungry sharks and delicate seahorses at this research aquarium that specializes in the sea life that flourishes on Florida’s central west coastline.
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Things to do
Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Top hotels in Southgate
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Beautiful place, great rooms however the bed wasn’t comfortable
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Paul in the Tiki bar was great. Sheri at the desk was super friendly.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
clean room, staff was extremely friendly and helpful, was able to hold our luggage all day once we checked out. Property was clean and so close to beach!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Rooms are half cleaned and not up to par. Stains that look like blood on the curtains. If you stand back from the sinks you can see a black dirt/mold ring at the top. Drain in bathroom has mold and stinks back of shower had hair and dirt because it had not been rinsed out. Room smells bad. When you ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Lido Beach Resort
The staff was very friendly and the amenities were good.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
the room was clean, the pool and bar were great. Bartender was so friendly and recommended some great places to visit. It the perfect hotel right across from Siesta Key.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southgate
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.
Ridge Wood Heights
Ridge Wood Heights is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Sarasota area, you might plan a trip to The Landings or Gulf Gate Mall.
Pinecraft
While there might not be top attractions in Pinecraft, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bobby Jones Golf Complex and Ed Smith Stadium.
South Gate Ridge
South Gate Ridge is well liked for its churches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Sarasota area, you might plan a trip to Siesta Key Beach or Siesta Key Marina.
Sarasota Springs
The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Sarasota Springs. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Ed Smith Stadium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are a few top sights nearby.
South Sarasota
While visiting South Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like The Landings and Coconuts Family Entertainment Center.
