Central Sarasota Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Sarasota
Popular places to visit
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
See a world-class collection of orchids and tropical bromeliads and walk through peaceful mangrove and palm gardens in this botanical park.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
See a diverse range of exciting musical, dance and comedy shows at this architectural landmark inspired by the jagged shape of seashells.
Sarasota Opera House
Here, 1920s style meets 21st-century luxury in a fully restored Mediterranean Revival opera house and cultural institution, complete with its own opera company.
Bayfront Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Bayfront Park, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.
Florida Studio Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Florida Studio Theatre during your stay in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.
Causeway Park
Causeway Park is just one of the places to see in Sarasota, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Activities
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
City Sightseeing Trolley Tour of Sarasota
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Sarasota
Our pick of the best Central Sarasota Hotel Deals
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
Everyone was really friendly and helpful. It is a beautiful property. The rooms are nice and art everywhere is so cool. Only one improvement would be stronger coffee as it was super weak and bland but expensive!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
We stayed on the Club Level, and the concierges were great!!! They couldn't do enough for us! The front desk staff were great too! It was Halloween, and they celebrated in style!
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
The Westin Sarasota
Everything was amazing
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
voco Sarasota by IHG
The staff was very courteous and helpful. We enjoyed our king size room too. Daily housekeeping was also a treat!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Aloft Sarasota
Na
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Sarasota
Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota.
Arlington Park
Though Arlington Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sarasota Art Museum and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
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.
Saint Armands Key
Beaches and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about Saint Armands Key. A stop by St. Armands Circle is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Southgate
While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sarasota Art Museum and Lido Beach.
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.
