Golden Beach Travel Guide

Venice

A beach at sunset with waves crashing onto the shore and a clear sky.
A beach with a lifeguard tower, people relaxing under umbrellas, and clear turquoise waters.
A crowded beach with people swimming and sunbathing, a red kite flying, and buildings in the background.
A beach with people relaxing under umbrellas and sun loungers.
A crowded beach with people swimming and walking along the shore.

Things to do

Venice Clear Kayak Glass Bottom LED Night Tour

Venice Clear Kayak Glass Bottom LED Night Tour

฿2,316
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Venice Clear Kayak Glass Bottom LED Night Tour
Great photo opportunity with this friendly Dolphin!

Dolphin and Manatee Adventure tour of Osprey with Florida History

฿2,291
per adult
Dolphin and Manatee Adventure tour of Osprey with Florida History
Sarasota: Siesta Key Clear Kayak Tour with Guide

Sarasota: Siesta Key Clear Kayak Tour with Guide

฿2,813
per adult
Sarasota: Siesta Key Clear Kayak Tour with Guide
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Top hotels in Golden Beach

Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is ฿4,449 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,449
฿5,883 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,841 reviews)
"We had a wonderful time here!! Close to a beautiful beach with amazing sunsets!! Their new pool was AMAZING with waterfalls and plenty of comfortable lounges and umbrellas! The front desk person learned it was our 30th wedding anniversary and changed our room to a better location. We also arrived ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
The Westin Sarasota

The Westin Sarasota

4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive Sarasota FL
The price is ฿4,729 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,729
฿6,162 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,139 reviews)
"We had a great stay at The Westin Sarasota! The hotel was very clean, comfortable, and in a great location. The breakfast was delicious and had a good variety of options. The staff was friendly, and everything felt well-maintained. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend the Westin ..."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

The Westin Sarasota
Carlisle Inn

Carlisle Inn

3.5 out of 5
3727 Bahia Vista Sarasota FL
The price is ฿4,386 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,386
฿4,956 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2,480 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Carlisle Inn
Lido Beach Resort

Lido Beach Resort

4 out of 5
700 Benjamin Franklin Dr Sarasota FL
The price is ฿10,435 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿10,435
฿13,279 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Lido Beach Resort
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 ฿3,050 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,050
฿3,446 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,394 reviews)
"This is a old hotel that Hilton bought. Not up to their standards. It reminds me of a 70ies holiday Inn. Sink stopped up. Noisy A/C. Shoes stuck to paint in hallway. Would not recommend it."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Cottages at Siesta Key Inn

Cottages at Siesta Key Inn

3 out of 5
1105 Point of Rocks Rd Siesta Key FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,055 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿4,055
฿5,132 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (260 reviews)
"I appreciate that there was a front desk to check in with (and remained through the day/evening). Parking, pool, and proximity to beach were also things this had that I was looking for."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Cottages at Siesta Key Inn
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Where to stay in Golden Beach

Find the best Golden Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with waves lapping at the shore.

Venice Island

If you're spending some time in Venice Island, Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A pier extending into turquoise waters, a sandy beach with people, and a clear sky.

South Venice

While visiting South Venice, you might make a stop by sights like Venice Area Audubon Society and Jacaranda West Country Club.

A marina with luxury yachts and waterfront villas surrounded by palm trees.

Venice Gardens

If you're spending some time in Venice Gardens, Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club and Jacaranda West Country Club are top sights worth seeing.

Gateway

When in Gateway, you can plan a visit to Venice Train Depot and Venice Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A person paddleboarding on a calm river surrounded by dense green foliage.

Plantation

While Plantation isn't home to many top sights, CoolToday Park and Fox Lea Farm are some notable places to visit nearby.

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