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

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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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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