Whitfield Estates Travel Guide

Sarasota

Popular places to visit

Lido Beach

Lido Beach

4.5/5(31 reviews)

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.

Lido Beach
St. Armands Circle which includes a statue or sculpture

St. Armands Circle

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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.

St. Armands Circle
Mall at University Town Center

Mall at University Town Center

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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.

Mall at University Town Center
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

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.

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

4.5/5(4 reviews)

See hungry sharks and delicate seahorses at this research aquarium that specializes in the sea life that flourishes on Florida’s central west coastline.

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Ringling College of Art and Design

Ringling College of Art and Design

Explore the campus of Ringling College of Art and Design during your visit to Sarasota. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets.

Ringling College of Art and Design

Things to do

Kayak Tour through Mangrove Tunnels

Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour

฿1,782
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

฿2,106
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
HydroCats

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

฿4,724
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Anna Maria Island and Bradenton Beach: Parasailing Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

฿3,208
per adult
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
Sarasota: Seabob Experience

Sarasota: Seabob Experience

฿5,833
per adult
Sarasota: Seabob Experience
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

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

฿2,106
per adult
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
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Top hotels in Whitfield Estates

Lantern Inn & Suites
Lantern Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
7251 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL
The price is ฿3,868 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿3,868
฿4,371 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,122 reviews)
"I love this place ❤️!"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Lantern Inn & Suites
Ramada by Wyndham Sarasota Waterfront
Ramada by Wyndham Sarasota Waterfront
3 out of 5
7150 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
The price is ฿3,218 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿3,218
฿3,636 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Very good, excelente"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Sarasota Waterfront
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Kompose Boutique Hotel
3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,027 reviews)
"Nice modern minimalist industrial hotel. Had a brief power outage during a storm that was resolved immediately. Nice central location. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

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Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
4 out of 5
12324 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL
The price is ฿5,706 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿5,706
฿7,249 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bradenton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,509 reviews)
Pool area lacks comfort
"Everything was great except for the pool side chairs. They were not comfortable at all. Some chairs were very small and were too low to the ground. Not for the elderly or people of size. There should be more of a variety of seat options offered. The showers also do not have very much water pressure. ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Tropical Beach Resorts
Tropical Beach Resorts
3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle, Siesta Key, FL
The price is ฿6,327 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿6,327
฿7,884 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,724 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at Tropical Beach Resorts! This is a nice, family-like resort that truly makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive. The location is great—just a 2-minute walk to the beach, and only 5 minutes walking distance to local restaurants, shops, and cafes. The staff was amazing ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Tropical Beach Resorts
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
3 out of 5
6600 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL
The price is ฿4,393 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿4,393
฿4,964 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,408 reviews)
"Its was very clean and the pool omg was amazing"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
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Other neighbourhoods around Whitfield Estates

Sarasota Jungle Gardens showing bird life

Indian Beach Sapphire Shores

While visiting Indian Beach Sapphire Shores, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Jungle Gardens and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

Indian Beach Sapphire Shores
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North Sarasota

While North Sarasota isn't home to many top sights, Ed Smith Stadium and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Sarasota
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Central Sarasota

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

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.

Central Sarasota
Sarasota showing a beach as well as children

Downtown Sarasota

While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota.

Downtown Sarasota
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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.

Saint Armands Key
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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.

Bird Key

Whitfield Estates Travel Guide