Gran Paradiso Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Venice Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Venice Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Venice.

Caspersen Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Caspersen Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Venice. Attend a sporting event in the area or seek out the cycling trails.

Manasota Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Manasota Beach during your travels in Venice Island? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.

Venice Fishing Pier
After visiting Venice Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Venice. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.

Centennial Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Centennial Park, a lovely green space in Venice. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Venice Theater
You can make plans for a show at Venice Theater during your trip to Venice. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Activities

Venice Clear Kayak Glass Bottom LED Night Tour
Our pick of the best Gran Paradiso Hotel Deals

Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton
Pools were great. Like most places these days, felt understaffed. But the staff that was there was capable and responsive. Bars close a bit early for a resort, probably due to staffing. Rooms were big, modern and clean. It was close to family in Punta Gorda. Will try again.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Our room was clean and provided everything needed during stay. Loved that they have housekeeping service every day! Short walk to the beautiful beach! Would definitely stay there again!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Azul Resort Siesta Key
This property has been completely redone inside and out! The decor was lovely, bedding and towels were great too. For me, the best part was that it smelled SO CLEAN AND FRESH when we walked in, which is hard to find in this area. Check in was a breeze, the pool was FABULOUS, and I will definitely ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
The room was a little dusty in the corners, and our bathtub wouldn’t drain. The hot tub was BOILING hot and unbearable. The WiFi was also slow
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Casey Key Resorts - Mainland
The pool area was very nice and clean. Friendly front desk. The room was clean and nice strong shower. What I didn’t like was the cheap blinds on the window and feel of being in a hospital. Too white and not a cozy feel. The bed and pillows were great but overall it was just ok.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Siesta Key Palms Resort
Clean room nice staff. Atmosphere is quiet and calming and the perimeter being surrounding by bushes adds to the feeling of being at a get away place.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gran Paradiso

St. Andrews East
Though St. Andrews East may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sarasota National Golf Course and CoolToday Park.

Plantation
While Plantation isn't home to many top sights, Jacaranda West Country Club and Sarasota National Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Myrtle Trace
Myrtle Trace might not have many top sights, but Sarasota National Golf Course and CoolToday Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Venetian Falls
When in Venetian Falls, you can plan a visit to Fox Lea Farm and Sarasota National Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Venice East
While Venice East isn't home to many top sights, Jacaranda West Country Club and Sarasota National Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Woodmere Lakes
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Woodmere Lakes and surrounding area, you can visit Jacaranda West Country Club and Venice Area Audubon Society.
