Downtown Sarasota Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Sarasota
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Regal Hollywood - Sarasota
You can take time to visit Regal Hollywood - Sarasota during your travels to Sarasota. Experience the area's art scene and festivals.
Payne Park
After visiting Payne Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Selby Library
Selby Library is just one of the places to see in Sarasota, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the marina or experience the area's art scene.
Artisans' World Marketplace
You can do some window-shopping at Artisans' World Marketplace during your visit to Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Activities
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Murder Mystery Trolley: Who Killed The Circus Queen?
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
City Sightseeing Trolley Tour of Sarasota
Our pick of the best Downtown Sarasota Hotel Deals
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
Best in class. Great location and property
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Good staff nice room good service price was great
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Fun, novel setting!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
excellent staff very kind! beach is more than 100 yards away and no dresser drawers or hooks for wet swim suits or towels in the rooms. the pool area is beautiful and very well kept
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Great staff, great rooms and great amenities
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Lido Beach Resort
Our stayed at the Lido Beach resort was wondeful. It was easy to communicate with the hotel staff through text messages . The pool and beach staff was amazing . From getting chairs, towels, putting up beach umbrella and making sure our drinks and food getting to us fast . We love how easy it’s to ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Sarasota
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.
Arlington Park
Though Arlington Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Marina Jack.
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.
Southgate
While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach.
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.
Pinecraft
While there might not be top attractions in Pinecraft, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bobby Jones Golf Complex and Ed Smith Stadium.
