Gateway Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Brohard Paw Park
Explore the great outdoors at Brohard Paw Park, a lovely green space in Venice. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
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
Private Luxury Boat Charter
Our pick of the best Gateway Hotel Deals
Motel 6 Venice, FL
Exactly what we needed. The staff was great and the property is quiet.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Venice Hotel Venezia
Disappointed. Always thought Ramada was good. Room dark and dingy. Keys wouldn’t work, had to get new key every time I entered room. Quilt had cigarette burn in it. Towels small, shampoo, conditioner and soap very small. Water pressure terrible.Wont stay at that Ramada again. Staff was pleasant.Black ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside South Sarasota
The showers have almost no water pressure and not even hot water. What water you can get is Luke warm Unacceptable for a room at $400 per night
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
Excellent
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Lido Beach Resort
Ocean view completely obstructed due to beach restoration. We were never notified this was happening 😡
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Carlisle Inn
This hotel was immaculate, couldn’t fault it. Staff were very friendly and the free cookies offered at the front desk were delicious, breakfast was great too, lots of choices.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gateway
Downtown Venice
While visiting Downtown Venice, you might make a stop by sights like Venice Theater and Centennial Park.
Venice Island
If you're spending some time in Venice Island, Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Venice Isle Estates
While there might not be top attractions in Venice Isle Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Venice Train Depot and Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club.
Golden Beach
While visiting Golden Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Venice Beach and Manasota Beach.
Venice Gardens
If you're spending some time in Venice Gardens, Jacaranda West Country Club and Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club are top sights worth seeing.
South Venice
While visiting South Venice, you might make a stop by sights like Venice Area Audubon Society and Jacaranda West Country Club.
