Susan's Guidebook
Restaurant
Hole in the wall but best grouper sandwiches. seating is outdoor shaded on picnic benches. check time open
32 locals recommend
Big Ray's Fish Camp
6116 Interbay BlvdHole in the wall but best grouper sandwiches. seating is outdoor shaded on picnic benches. check time open
places to go
Manatees come when the gulf gets around 68 degrees. Free place to go to the viewing platform, pet the sting rays. open only on weekends in summer check dates and times in winter.
Teco Big Bend Station
603 Big Bend RdManatees come when the gulf gets around 68 degrees. Free place to go to the viewing platform, pet the sting rays. open only on weekends in summer check dates and times in winter.
Mantee viewing platform and sting ray petting station all free. manatees come here in winter months and stay until spring when the gulf water gets warmer. open on weekends only, but during peak season open 7 days a week.
Teco Big Bend Station
603 Big Bend RdMantee viewing platform and sting ray petting station all free. manatees come here in winter months and stay until spring when the gulf water gets warmer. open on weekends only, but during peak season open 7 days a week.
Find prehistoric shark teeth while sifting through the sand and enjoying the state beach.
90 locals recommend
Venice
Find prehistoric shark teeth while sifting through the sand and enjoying the state beach.
Manasota Beach
shark teeth hunting, free parking, nice restrooms and great beach area. 67 miles.
64 locals recommend
Manasota Beach
shark teeth hunting, free parking, nice restrooms and great beach area. 67 miles.
Restaurants
Rick's on the River
2305 North Willow AvenueBest fresh oysters, casual dining on water.