Downtown Venice Travel Guide

Venice

A canal with boats, palm trees, and a building in the background.
A building with a theater marquee, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A building with a tower and palm trees.
The Venice Theatre with a mural of a beach scene.
A street with palm trees, a woman walking, and a building with a tower.

Stay near popular Downtown Venice attractions

A sunset with a sky filled with pink clouds, silhouettes of trees, and a small gazebo.
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Centennial Park

9.0/10 (14 reviews)
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Centennial Park, a lovely green space in Venice. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

Venice Clear Kayak Glass Bottom LED Night Tour

Venice Clear Kayak Glass Bottom LED Night Tour

฿2,296
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

฿2,270
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

฿2,788
per adult
Sarasota: Siesta Key Clear Kayak Tour with Guide
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Top hotels in Downtown Venice

The Westin Sarasota

The Westin Sarasota

4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive Sarasota FL
The price is ฿7,388 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿7,388
฿9,183 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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. ...
The Westin Sarasota
Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is ฿4,536 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿4,536
฿5,997 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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. ...
Tropical Beach Resorts
Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites

Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites

2.5 out of 5
5311 Ocean Blvd Siesta Key FL
The price is ฿4,909 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿4,909
฿7,405 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,186 reviews)
"Everything was amazing! We definitely will be back"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites
Cottages at Siesta Key Inn

Cottages at Siesta Key Inn

3 out of 5
1105 Point of Rocks Rd Siesta Key FL
The price is ฿3,528 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,528
฿4,465 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (280 reviews)
"If you’re looking for a nice little quiet stay that’s really close to the beach, shops and restaurants this is it. My studio was very clean and freshly furnished. I received a text daily asking how our stay is going and if we needed anything. Couldn’t have been happier with our stay."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

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

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway

3 out of 5
6600 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,412 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿3,412
฿3,856 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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! (2,461 reviews)
"All the staff were very friendly and nice..my room was clean. There was a lamp that the bulbs had gone out and they immediately fixed. Would definitely stay here again. Oh and the breakfast was a bagel bar and super yummy."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Carlisle Inn

Carlisle Inn

3.5 out of 5
3727 Bahia Vista Sarasota FL
The price is ฿4,667 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿4,667
฿5,274 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (2,491 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Well maintained. Nice hot tub and pool. Helpful staff."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Carlisle Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Venice

Find the best Downtown Venice areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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Golden Beach

While Golden Beach isn't home to many top sights, Venice Beach and Centennial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gateway

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

Downtown Venice Travel Guide