South Gate Ridge 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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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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6 Hour Private Luxury Boat Charter

AU$3,364
Per adult
6 Hour Private Luxury Boat Charter
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Our pick of the best South Gate Ridge Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Kompose Boutique Hotel
3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL
The price is AU$170 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
AU$170
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
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! (3,501 reviews)
"Amazing hotel. Amazing staff."

Reviewed on 13 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$245 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
AU$245
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The pool is great. The hotel is super close to great downtown dining options and the beach"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2024

Hyatt Regency Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive, Sarasota, FL
The price is AU$357 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$357
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,026 reviews)
"Great hotel & front desk service. Valet parking staff is superb. F&B staff is not trained and does not provide service. Housekeeping is terrible. Room service is random and very poor."

Reviewed on 10 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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Perfectly Located Home with Pool and Spa
Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
3 out of 5
1540 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL
The price is AU$306 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
AU$306
per night
17 Jun - 18 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! (1,305 reviews)
Good service- friendly staff
"The front desk staff were amazing- very accommodating Right on the gulf - had everything we needed"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2024

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
Carlisle Inn
Carlisle Inn
3.5 out of 5
3727 Bahia Vista, Sarasota, FL
The price is AU$232 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
AU$232
per night
17 Jun - 18 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! (1,490 reviews)
"Amazing location and property! Will definitely be back"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2024

Carlisle Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around South Gate Ridge

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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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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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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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Sarasota Springs

The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Sarasota Springs. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Ed Smith Stadium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are a few top sights nearby.

Sarasota Springs
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Gulf Gate Estates

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Gulf Gate Estates. A stop by Gulf Gate Mall or Gulf Gate Golf Club might round out your trip.

Gulf Gate Estates
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South Sarasota

While visiting South Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like The Landings and Coconuts Family Entertainment Center.

South Sarasota

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