Bayou Oaks Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bayou Oaks
Popular places to visit
Lido Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Lido Beach, a popular beach in Sarasota. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
St. Armands Circle
Consider this area as a circular outdoor mall. Like any mall, you can shop, dine, browse or just people-watch. Unlike most malls, this one never closes to walkers.
Mall at University Town Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall at University Town Center during your trip to Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
See hungry sharks and delicate seahorses at this research aquarium that specializes in the sea life that flourishes on Florida’s central west coastline.
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Ed Smith Stadium
Catch an event at Ed Smith Stadium during your trip to Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Activities
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
Parasailing Adventure above the Gulf of Mexico
City Sightseeing Trolley Tour of Sarasota
Our pick of the best Bayou Oaks Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton Airport
No complaints
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton Airport
Our stay was delightful! The lady at the coffee/ breakfast counter on Thanksgiving morning was super friendly and helpful! The front desk clerk was very friendly, too, on Thanksgiving morning. My one critique is the lock-out of my room at 10:20 am on check-out day. I was transferring suitcases and ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Beautiful hotel with well kept rooms. Immaculate pool and hot tub area with ping pong, fire, and other activities. Great breakfast, friendly staff. WELL worth your money.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Tropical Beach Resorts
Courteous staff. Nice room, short stroll to beach for sunset.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Carlisle Inn
Room was very clean and the food from the restaurant was excellent.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Nice
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bayou Oaks
Indian Beach Sapphire Shores
While visiting Indian Beach Sapphire Shores, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Jungle Gardens and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
North Sarasota
While North Sarasota isn't home to many top sights, Ed Smith Stadium and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Sarasota
Gardens, art galleries and theatres highlight some of the noteworthy features of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota.
Whitfield Estates
While there might not be top attractions in Whitfield Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Powel Crosley Estate and Ca’ d’Zan.
Bird Key
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bird Key and surrounding area, you can visit Lido Beach and South Lido Park.
