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!

฿2,270
per adult
Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Sarasota with Olde Florida History!
Mangroves & Hidden Beach Kayak Tour

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

฿1,968
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

฿2,296
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
Fun sandbar day!

Siesta Key 6 Hour, Fun Filled Day on the Water. Build Your Day!

฿33,618
per traveller
Siesta Key 6 Hour, Fun Filled Day on the Water. Build Your Day!
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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 ฿4,447 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,447
฿5,881 total
27 Sept - 28 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. ...
Tropical Beach Resorts
The Westin Sarasota

The Westin Sarasota

4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive Sarasota FL
The price is ฿4,727 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,727
฿6,159 total
13 Sept - 14 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! (1,144 reviews)
"Great property and staff. We enjoyed our service for breakfast with Belinda :)"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

The Westin Sarasota
Carlisle Inn

Carlisle Inn

3.5 out of 5
3727 Bahia Vista Sarasota FL
The price is ฿4,384 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,384
฿4,954 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! (2,482 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Carlisle Inn
Lido Beach Resort

Lido Beach Resort

4 out of 5
700 Benjamin Franklin Dr Sarasota FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿10,431 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿10,431
฿13,274 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"So beautiful! All staff were SO helpful and very friendly. The first day, the adult pool was quite crowded and alcohol was flowing so it got quite noisy, but the rest of the week was perfect."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

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 ฿3,076 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,076
฿3,476 total
13 Sept - 14 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 ...
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
The price is ฿4,053 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿4,053
฿5,130 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! (264 reviews)
"The location was great 4 minutes walk to the beach. Good and lively restaurants only 15 min walk. The room was very comfortable, pleasant, lots of drawers and very clean."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Cottages at Siesta Key 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 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 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 with a lifeguard tower, people relaxing under umbrellas, and clear turquoise waters.

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 Venice Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Venice Travel Guide