Downtown Sarasota, FL
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Popular places to visit
Sarasota Opera House
Here, 1920s style meets 21st-century luxury in a fully restored Mediterranean Revival opera house and cultural institution, complete with its own opera company.
Florida Studio Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Florida Studio Theatre on your trip to Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.
Lido Beach
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Lido Beach, a popular beach in Sarasota. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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.
Mall at University Town Center
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Mall at University Town Center during your visit to Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
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.
Downtown Sarasota Hotel Deals
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
Everyone was really friendly and helpful. It is a beautiful property. The rooms are nice and art everywhere is so cool. Only one improvement would be stronger coffee as it was super weak and bland but expensive!
Reviewed on 2025/11/29
Aloft Sarasota
Na
Reviewed on 2025/11/20
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Beautiful hotel with well kept rooms. Immaculate pool and hot tub area with ping pong, fire, and other activities. Great breakfast, friendly staff. WELL worth your money.
Reviewed on 2025/12/2
Tropical Beach Resorts
Not what I expected, smallish motel like. But nice and clean rooms with good ac and nice kitchenette. Small but cozy little pool. Beach very close. Is good for the price tbh.
Reviewed on 2025/11/26
Carlisle Inn
Everything was perfect.
Reviewed on 2025/12/2
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Clean good breakfast nice place
Reviewed on 2025/12/1
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Sarasota
Central Sarasota
Gardens, art galleries, and theaters are some highlights of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring.
Arlington Park
Arlington Park might not have many top sights, but Sarasota Art Museum and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bird Key
While Bird Key isn't home to many top sights, Lido Beach and South Lido Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Southgate
When in Southgate, you can plan a visit to Sarasota Art Museum and Lido Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Saint Armands Key
Beaches and restaurants are just a few things travelers like about Saint Armands Key. A stop by St. Armands Circle is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
North Sarasota
While North Sarasota might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ed Smith Stadium and Sarasota Jungle Gardens.
Downtown Sarasota, FL
- Sarasota Opera House
- Payne Park
- Lido Beach
- Turtle Beach
- Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
- Nokomis Beach
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- Anna Maria Beach
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- LECOM Park
- John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- Bradenton Beach
- Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
- Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
