Sarasota Springs Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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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.

Lido Beach
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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.

St. Armands Circle
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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.

Mall at University Town Center
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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.

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Chatter with a parrot, watch lemurs swing by, meet a flock of flamingos and explore a tropical oasis in this extensive botanical park.

Sarasota Jungle Gardens
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John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

Activities

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Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour

AU$83
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour
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Taste of Winter Park (Greater Orlando area)

AU$174
Per adult
Taste of Winter Park (Greater Orlando area)
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Sarasota Kayak and Food Tour

AU$249
Per adult
Sarasota Kayak and Food Tour
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Inshore Fishing by Charter in Sarasota

AU$831
Per adult
Inshore Fishing by Charter in Sarasota
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Sarasota Bar Hunt: Sarasota Slammin'

AU$19
Per adult
Sarasota Bar Hunt: Sarasota Slammin'
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Full Day Private Luxury Boat Charter

AU$4,787
Per adult
Full Day Private Luxury Boat Charter
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Our pick of the best Sarasota Springs Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Kompose Boutique Hotel
3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL
The price is AU$146 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
AU$146
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,376 reviews)
A modern hotel with good service
"Compose Boutique Hotel is a very nice hotel with comfortable rooms and a nice lobby area. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Check in was smooth and easy. The facility has a modern feel with exposed concrete walls in the rooms and lots of lighting. There are spartan furnishings which continues ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2024

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
4 out of 5
1000 Blvd Of The Arts, Sarasota, FL
Fully refundable
The price is AU$258 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$258
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Great surroundings both inside and outside."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024

Hyatt Regency Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive, Sarasota, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$354 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$354
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Six Stars Amazing Stay
"We had a blast. We stayed at the Westin for our wedding. That weekend was amazing. The service was amazing. The front desk lady Angela and her supervisor was super amazing and very accommodating if I could, I would give her six stars. Also, the valet attendance were great too."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024

The Westin Sarasota
Perfectly Located Home with Pool and Spa
Perfectly Located Home with Pool and Spa
Bradenton Beach
Stay at this vacation home in Bradenton Beach. Enjoy private pools, a water park, and patios. Popular attractions Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Enjoyed our stay
"The house is great, with the ease of having a pool and the beach being only 2 blocks away. This was our first time visiting Anna Maria. We have been finding other options the last couple years since we used to go to Captiva and that was destroyed in the hurricane almost 2 years ago. The island is ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
3 out of 5
1540 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$303 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$303
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,314 reviews)
Vacation stat
"Motel is older than pictures show. It was ok for the price."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
Carlisle Inn
Carlisle Inn
3.5 out of 5
3727 Bahia Vista, Sarasota, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$230 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$230
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,464 reviews)
Exceptional
"What a bargain. Large rooms with full kitchen, even a dishwasher. Very clean. Large roomy hallways."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024

Carlisle Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Sarasota Springs

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Bee Ridge

Notable for its beaches, restaurants and shopping, Bee Ridge is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Sarasota. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Siesta Key Beach or Siesta Key Marina.

Bee Ridge
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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.

Southgate
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South Gate Ridge

South Gate Ridge is well liked for its churches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Sarasota area, you might plan a trip to Siesta Key Beach or Siesta Key Marina.

South Gate Ridge
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Fruitville

Restaurants, beaches and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Fruitville. Make a stop by Nathan Benderson Park while you're exploring.

Fruitville
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Ridge Wood Heights

Travellers like the parks in Ridge Wood Heights, and Bee Ridge Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ridge Wood Heights
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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.

Arlington Park

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