Sarasota Retreats Guidebook
Beaches
Lay out a towel and break out those flip flops! Here are some local must-visit beaches.
Located next to a small park on Anna Maria Island. Changing rooms, free parking, bathrooms & wash stations available.
Plaja Coquina
Gulf Drive SouthLocated next to a small park on Anna Maria Island. Changing rooms, free parking, bathrooms & wash stations available.
Wash stations and free parking available. Forgot the sunblock? Visit the beach's small shopping plaza for all your beach vibe needs.
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Holmes Beach
4000 Gulf DrWash stations and free parking available. Forgot the sunblock? Visit the beach's small shopping plaza for all your beach vibe needs.
Get here early because this beach is great for shelling! Wiggle your toes in the soft, white sand. Wash stations available near parking lot.
Longboat Key Little Beach
Get here early because this beach is great for shelling! Wiggle your toes in the soft, white sand. Wash stations available near parking lot.
Another pristine beach along the coast of Anna Maria Island. Get there early for good parking.
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Manatee Beach Park
Florida 64Another pristine beach along the coast of Anna Maria Island. Get there early for good parking.
Fun Attractions
Tired of the beach? Probably not, but here is a list of local beach alternatives just in case.
Explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Laboratory. See sharks, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life.
Open daily from 9:30 am - 5 pm.
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyExplore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Laboratory. See sharks, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life.
Open daily from 9:30 am - 5 pm.
Home to the IMG Academy golf students, the natural beauty of IMG Academy Golf Club is both rivaled and complimented by great golf experience. The Golf Club features an 18-hole championship golf course, multiple practice areas, grille room and bar, as well as a fitness room that provides an array of fitness and cardio equipment.
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IMG Academy Golf Club
4350 El Conquistador PkwyHome to the IMG Academy golf students, the natural beauty of IMG Academy Golf Club is both rivaled and complimented by great golf experience. The Golf Club features an 18-hole championship golf course, multiple practice areas, grille room and bar, as well as a fitness room that provides an array of fitness and cardio equipment.
Sarasota's permier wildlife tour through the pristine intracoastal waterways during a fully narrated 90-minute adventure. Explore the waters and the beautiful dolphins, manatee, rays, and other wildlife that inhabit them. 95% of tours see dolphins. Great for all ages. Private tours and group rates available.
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Paradise Boat Tours.
200 Bridge StSarasota's permier wildlife tour through the pristine intracoastal waterways during a fully narrated 90-minute adventure. Explore the waters and the beautiful dolphins, manatee, rays, and other wildlife that inhabit them. 95% of tours see dolphins. Great for all ages. Private tours and group rates available.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is a 66-acre museum complex in Sarasota, Florida, and preserves the legacy of John and Mable Ringling. It is home to the State Art Museum of Florida, the historic Ca' d'Zan Mansion, Bayfront Gardens, an Art Library, the Circus Museums and the Historic Asolo Theater. The grounds and gardens are free to visit, and the Museum of Art offers free admission on Mondays. Open daily from 10 am - 5 pm.
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Muzeul de Artă John și Mable Ringling
5401 Bay Shore RdThe John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is a 66-acre museum complex in Sarasota, Florida, and preserves the legacy of John and Mable Ringling. It is home to the State Art Museum of Florida, the historic Ca' d'Zan Mansion, Bayfront Gardens, an Art Library, the Circus Museums and the Historic Asolo Theater. The grounds and gardens are free to visit, and the Museum of Art offers free admission on Mondays. Open daily from 10 am - 5 pm.
Enjoy a free rum tasting at Florida's oldest craft rum distillery! Siesta Key Rum is a premium rum crafted in small batches, using the finest ingredients. Tour the facility and learn about all the spcial things that go into making the various rums you will taste on your visit.
Open Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm & Sun 12 pm-5 pm
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Siesta Key Rum
2212 Industrial BlvdEnjoy a free rum tasting at Florida's oldest craft rum distillery! Siesta Key Rum is a premium rum crafted in small batches, using the finest ingredients. Tour the facility and learn about all the spcial things that go into making the various rums you will taste on your visit.
Open Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm & Sun 12 pm-5 pm
Ca' d'Zan is a venue of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. The home of the circus king and his wife, a couple from humble mid-western origins, Ca’ d’Zan stands as a testament to the American Dream of the Roaring Twenties. Inspired by the Venetian Gothic style of the palazzos that ring the Venice canals, this dazzling palatial mansion perfectly captures the splendor and romance of the Italy the Ringlings so loved.
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Ca d'Zan
5401 Bay Shore RdCa' d'Zan is a venue of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. The home of the circus king and his wife, a couple from humble mid-western origins, Ca’ d’Zan stands as a testament to the American Dream of the Roaring Twenties. Inspired by the Venetian Gothic style of the palazzos that ring the Venice canals, this dazzling palatial mansion perfectly captures the splendor and romance of the Italy the Ringlings so loved.
Firmly committed to keeping the Human-Animal connection alive, their mission is to provide a safe, loving, and permanent home for exotic and domestic animals in need, and to educate guests on the importance of species preservation.
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Habitatul marilor pisici și sanctuarul de pe coasta Golfului
7101 Palmer BlvdFirmly committed to keeping the Human-Animal connection alive, their mission is to provide a safe, loving, and permanent home for exotic and domestic animals in need, and to educate guests on the importance of species preservation.
H2O Water Sportz - Boat and Jetski Rental
4110 127th St WFood scene
There are so many delicious restaurants to eat at in this area that it is kind of hard to choose where to eat. No worries! We did all the work for you and made this list of our favorite places to eat. Bon appetit!
Perfect for seafood lovers! Super casual, laid-back atmosphere right off the dock. This hole-in-the-wall local favorite serves up quick, fresh, and delicious food! This spot is CASH ONLY, but has an ATM on-site.
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Star Fish Company
12306 46th Ave WPerfect for seafood lovers! Super casual, laid-back atmosphere right off the dock. This hole-in-the-wall local favorite serves up quick, fresh, and delicious food! This spot is CASH ONLY, but has an ATM on-site.
Burgers with an edge, from the SOB with blue cheese and bacon to other sandwich options. You have the option to go all out and add hand cut french fried or home made coleslaw to any burger or sandwich. Happy hour daily from 4pm to 7pm.
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S.O.B. Burgers
5866 14th St WBurgers with an edge, from the SOB with blue cheese and bacon to other sandwich options. You have the option to go all out and add hand cut french fried or home made coleslaw to any burger or sandwich. Happy hour daily from 4pm to 7pm.
An elegant relaxed transitional steak house with a seafood attitude. Their steaks are hand selected cuts from the most prestigious ranches. Open for dinner service starting at 4 pm daily. Should you require a Reservation for parties of 8 or more, kindly call the number above to book with them.
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Summer House Steak & Seafood
149 Avenida MessinaAn elegant relaxed transitional steak house with a seafood attitude. Their steaks are hand selected cuts from the most prestigious ranches. Open for dinner service starting at 4 pm daily. Should you require a Reservation for parties of 8 or more, kindly call the number above to book with them.
This restaurant boasts one of the best places to enjoy dinner and sunset on Anna Maria Island with a focus of farm-to-table and ocean-to-table dining. Not just limited to seafood. Beach front tables available.
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The Beach House Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr NThis restaurant boasts one of the best places to enjoy dinner and sunset on Anna Maria Island with a focus of farm-to-table and ocean-to-table dining. Not just limited to seafood. Beach front tables available.
Established in 1975, Yoder's serves homemade comfort food in an atmosphere of smiles... Plain, Simple and Delicious! Stop by their gift shop and stroll through their fresh produce and deli market. Save room for PIE! You will not regret it.
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Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista StEstablished in 1975, Yoder's serves homemade comfort food in an atmosphere of smiles... Plain, Simple and Delicious! Stop by their gift shop and stroll through their fresh produce and deli market. Save room for PIE! You will not regret it.
This eclectic spot is a unique blend of restaurant and store. The store sells items from local artists in addition to one of kind antiquities. Their cafe and bakery offers you a great assortment of delicious breakfast items and lunch items. Plus, they offer homemade muffins, turnovers, cinnamon buns, orange glazed buns, cookies, cakes, pies and scones. All made from scratch daily.
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Ginny's & Jane E's Cafe and Gift Store
9807 Gulf DriveThis eclectic spot is a unique blend of restaurant and store. The store sells items from local artists in addition to one of kind antiquities. Their cafe and bakery offers you a great assortment of delicious breakfast items and lunch items. Plus, they offer homemade muffins, turnovers, cinnamon buns, orange glazed buns, cookies, cakes, pies and scones. All made from scratch daily.
Donuts are made fresh right in front of the costumers and the costumers are able to decide what they want in their donut. They also offer a variety of hot and iced coffee and teas.
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The Donut Experiment
210 Pine AveDonuts are made fresh right in front of the costumers and the costumers are able to decide what they want in their donut. They also offer a variety of hot and iced coffee and teas.
Do you like to eat with the locals? This place is right up your alley! The focus at this restaurant is fresh, authentic, fast Mexican street food. Hands down, these are the best tacos we have ever eaten. The space is roomy and clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. Open Thursdays through Sunday.
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The Spot Tacos and More
2303 1st StDo you like to eat with the locals? This place is right up your alley! The focus at this restaurant is fresh, authentic, fast Mexican street food. Hands down, these are the best tacos we have ever eaten. The space is roomy and clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. Open Thursdays through Sunday.
Fantastic, casual seafood restaurant with al fresco dining. Enjoy their generous portions and lively, laid-back atmosphere. We highly recommend the grouper tacos! Great for large groups and pet friendly.
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The Ugly Grouper
5704 Marina DrFantastic, casual seafood restaurant with al fresco dining. Enjoy their generous portions and lively, laid-back atmosphere. We highly recommend the grouper tacos! Great for large groups and pet friendly.
City/town information
This city is centrally located next to some of the country's top beaches! When you're not soaking in the rays of the warm Floridian sun on the beach be sure to explore Bradenton's Old Florida history and visit its museums, parks and preserves. You do not want to miss the vibrant downtown area, RiverWalk and the Village of the Arts - a working artists community. There are so many things to enjoy with your family, you might want to save some activities for your next trip to Bradenton!
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Bradenton
This city is centrally located next to some of the country's top beaches! When you're not soaking in the rays of the warm Floridian sun on the beach be sure to explore Bradenton's Old Florida history and visit its museums, parks and preserves. You do not want to miss the vibrant downtown area, RiverWalk and the Village of the Arts - a working artists community. There are so many things to enjoy with your family, you might want to save some activities for your next trip to Bradenton!
Aside from basking in the glorious Floridian sun along the pristine beaches, visitors can witness one of the most breath taking sunsets in the country on the beaches of Anna Maria Island! Several restaurants on the island offer waterfront seating so that guests can wiggle their toes in the sand whilst eating a delicious dinner and taking in nature's gorgeous display of dazzling and vivid colors.
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Anna Maria
Aside from basking in the glorious Floridian sun along the pristine beaches, visitors can witness one of the most breath taking sunsets in the country on the beaches of Anna Maria Island! Several restaurants on the island offer waterfront seating so that guests can wiggle their toes in the sand whilst eating a delicious dinner and taking in nature's gorgeous display of dazzling and vivid colors.
Soak up the sun along the white-sand beaches. Treat yourself and your family to diverse dining, enriching arts and culture, shopping districts of all sorts and natural Florida fun!
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Sarasota
Soak up the sun along the white-sand beaches. Treat yourself and your family to diverse dining, enriching arts and culture, shopping districts of all sorts and natural Florida fun!
Sightseeing
Take a stroll back in time and learn about the history of Manatee County's founding period (1840-1918). With free admission and 14 points of interest, this is a great way to learn about what Florida was like long before paved roads and electricity. Visits are by appointment only due to COVID-19.
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Manatee Village Historical Park
1404 Manatee Ave ETake a stroll back in time and learn about the history of Manatee County's founding period (1840-1918). With free admission and 14 points of interest, this is a great way to learn about what Florida was like long before paved roads and electricity. Visits are by appointment only due to COVID-19.
Nestled on the shores of beautiful Sarasota Bay, Selby Gardens is a tropical urban oasis. Relax amidst nature’s beauty and allow the scenery of unparalleled botanical bliss carry you away.
Check online for hours and admission.
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Grădinile Botanice Marie Selby
1534 Mound StNestled on the shores of beautiful Sarasota Bay, Selby Gardens is a tropical urban oasis. Relax amidst nature’s beauty and allow the scenery of unparalleled botanical bliss carry you away.
Check online for hours and admission.
The panoramic views of the bay and the boats in the harbor are definitely worth the visit. This is a great place for a relaxed evening stroll. Make sure to check out the famous (and massive!) "Unconditional Surrender" sculpture. It is a thoughtful reminder our nation's history and is a great photo opp.
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Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrThe panoramic views of the bay and the boats in the harbor are definitely worth the visit. This is a great place for a relaxed evening stroll. Make sure to check out the famous (and massive!) "Unconditional Surrender" sculpture. It is a thoughtful reminder our nation's history and is a great photo opp.
Want a break from the beach? Take a leisurely stroll through St. Armands Circle. Peruse the various shops, enjoy the park, dine in one of the delicious restaurants (our favorite being Columbia Restaurant), and indulge in an ice cream cone from Kilwins. Established in 1926, St. Armands Circle is the vision of its founder, circus magnate, John Ringling. His influence is still present today in the design of the streets radiating from the island's hub and in the Italian statuary, many from his personal collection.
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Magazinele St Armands Circle
300 St Armands CirWant a break from the beach? Take a leisurely stroll through St. Armands Circle. Peruse the various shops, enjoy the park, dine in one of the delicious restaurants (our favorite being Columbia Restaurant), and indulge in an ice cream cone from Kilwins. Established in 1926, St. Armands Circle is the vision of its founder, circus magnate, John Ringling. His influence is still present today in the design of the streets radiating from the island's hub and in the Italian statuary, many from his personal collection.
Rent some bikes from a local bike shop and go for a ride through an alluring trek back to Old Florida. The trail occupies the tracks that were laid to serve the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
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Legacy Trail
Central Sarasota ParkwayRent some bikes from a local bike shop and go for a ride through an alluring trek back to Old Florida. The trail occupies the tracks that were laid to serve the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the water while hikers and bicyclists explore miles of trails and backroads.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germania
Boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the water while hikers and bicyclists explore miles of trails and backroads.