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.
Photo by Rick Tuers
Open Photo by Rick Tuers

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

Another friendly Sarasota manatee coming over to say hi! It is especially important to protect these great creatures!

Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Sarasota with Olde Florida History!

฿2,311
per adult
Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Sarasota with Olde Florida History!
Mangroves, Midnight Pass & Hidden Beach Kayak Tour | Siesta Key

Mangroves, Midnight Pass & Hidden Beach Kayak Tour | Siesta Key

฿2,003
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mangroves, Midnight Pass & Hidden Beach Kayak Tour | Siesta Key
Venice Clear Kayak Glass Bottom LED Night Tour

Venice Clear Kayak Glass Bottom LED Night Tour

฿2,337
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

฿2,311
per adult
Dolphin and Manatee Adventure tour of Osprey with Florida History
Siesta Key: Kayak Rental at Turtle Beach

Siesta Key: Kayak Rental at Turtle Beach

฿1,429
per adult
Siesta Key: Kayak Rental at Turtle Beach
Sarasota: Siesta Key Clear Kayak Tour with Guide

Sarasota: Siesta Key Clear Kayak Tour with Guide

฿2,838
per adult
Sarasota: Siesta Key Clear Kayak Tour with Guide
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Top hotels in Downtown Venice

Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is ฿4,987 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,987
฿6,512 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (6,024 reviews)
"The grounds were well kept, check-in was an ease on the staff was very pleasant and professional. Our room was very clean well equipped with everything we needed. Super quick walk to the beach in the pool area was really nice. Great location of any options for public transportation, which may getting ..."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
The Westin Sarasota

The Westin Sarasota

4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive Sarasota FL
The price is ฿7,047 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿7,047
฿8,802 total
31 Oct - 1 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
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 ฿4,289 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿4,289
฿6,714 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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! (1,194 reviews)
"During our stay, we were initially pleased that the facility was pet-friendly. However, while walking our leashed dog, we were approached by two unleashed Dalmatians owned by an employee of the establishment. Despite the staff being aware that the dogs were off-leash in the Tiki Lounge area, they ..."

Reviewed on 29 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 ฿3,747 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,747
฿4,234 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
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
The price is ฿3,733 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿3,733
฿4,218 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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 ...
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Carlisle Inn

Carlisle Inn

3.5 out of 5
3727 Bahia Vista Sarasota FL
The price is ฿4,829 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,829
฿5,456 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (2,470 reviews)
"The staff is very friendly. The breakfast is awesome! The rooms are clean and spacious."

Reviewed on 29 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.
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 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 wooden pathway surrounded by dense greenery and 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.

A beach at sunset with waves crashing onto the shore and a clear sky.

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