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Fun things to do on your vacation or as a local in Sarasota
20 items
By
Lori Dees
Things to do in Sarasota
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Sarasota has lots of great places to Kayak.
2025 Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour (Siesta Key) - with Reviews
A nice way to enjoy a Sarasota SUNSET
2025 Siesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour - with Reviews
Sight seeing trolly tour of Sarasota. Great group activity.
2025 City Sightseeing Trolley Tour of Sarasota - with Reviews
Go on awalking and eating trip in downtown Sarasota
2025 Taste of Downtown Sarasota- A Walking/Culinary Tour - with Reviews
Biking tour of Myakka State Park
2025 Myakka State Park E-bike Safari (Sarasota) - with Reviews
Bayfront park has wonderful restaurants, tours and park benches to view the bay.
Bayfront Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
Restaurants and shopping
St. Armands Circle - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
Botanic gardens
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
Manatees, river otters and starfish oh my!
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
Cocktails and seafood
OCEAN PRIME SARASOTA - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Reservations - Tripadvisor
Restaurants shopping and walkable to beaches or vrbos and resorts
Siesta Key Village - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
A great Amish market
Detwiler's Farm Market - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
Great shopping with restaurants and a movie theater.
The Mall at University Town Center | Sarasota's Premier Shopping and Dining Destination
They have great exhibits and a nice restaurant. Mondays are free.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
This is a nice dog friendly park in Sarasota with age appropriate playgrounds.
Urfer Family Park
There is lots of food and great shopping.
The Mall at University Town Center
You have to get online early but the food is great, fresh fish and seafood.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
Turtle Beach has a great playground and a less busy beach and easy to walk to with enty of parking.
Turtle Beach
Yummy food and waterfront eatting.
Turtle Beach Grill
Great for Travel.
4-in-1 Leakproof Rotatable Travel Dispenser Set
