Fun Things to Do
City/town information
Sarasota has so much to discover! Great restaurants, fun museums, a Saturday Farmer's Market...check it out!
221 locals recommend
Sarasota
Sarasota has so much to discover! Great restaurants, fun museums, a Saturday Farmer's Market...check it out!
Siesta Key
Paradise found! Beaches, restaurants, shops and so much more.
Things to do on or near the water!
Join us for a tour of the Siesta Key Rum distillery! The tour lasts 45-60 minutes on average. Learn how we make our rum and how it tastes so good! Tables and stools available so you can sit comfortably during the tour. Before you start, visit our tasting room/gift shop and sample our rums. https://www.siestakey rum.com/tours
29 locals recommend
Siesta Key Rum
2212 Industrial BlvdJoin us for a tour of the Siesta Key Rum distillery! The tour lasts 45-60 minutes on average. Learn how we make our rum and how it tastes so good! Tables and stools available so you can sit comfortably during the tour. Before you start, visit our tasting room/gift shop and sample our rums. https://www.siestakey rum.com/tours
Robin Hood Rentals
5255 Ocean BlvdGolf carts, mini coupes, bikes and scooters!
Rent a bike and take a cruise on the beach. Looking for a longer ride? Hit the Legacy Trail!
Kayak rentals too!
25 locals recommend
Siesta Key Bike & Kayak LLC
1224 Old Stickney Point RdRent a bike and take a cruise on the beach. Looking for a longer ride? Hit the Legacy Trail!
Kayak rentals too!
PARASAIL SIESTA
1250 Stickney Point RdSee the key from above the sea!
Tiki boat tours! Sunset tours or try the sand bar tour...fits 6 people and it's BYOB!
8 locals recommend
Cruisin' Tikis Sarasota
920 Gulf Gate DrTiki boat tours! Sunset tours or try the sand bar tour...fits 6 people and it's BYOB!
Kathleen D Sailing Catamarans
Looking for something special/romantic?
Hoping to find some shark teeth? This is the place. Anywhere south of the jetty is perfect. Most are small (less than an inch), so look carefully.
Afterwards, stop in the Venice shopping area...tons of food and shopping!
232 locals recommend
Venice Beach
101 The Esplanade SHoping to find some shark teeth? This is the place. Anywhere south of the jetty is perfect. Most are small (less than an inch), so look carefully.
Afterwards, stop in the Venice shopping area...tons of food and shopping!
Casey Key Fish House
801 Blackburn Point RdBoat tours, fishing charter and tubing too!
Florida Beach Horses
8400 Manatee Ave WIn Bradenton, sounds fun!
Sand sculpting lessons! Go to Sandventure Sand Sculpting on Facebook.
To book call/text 725-500-SAND or email Andysandventure@gmail.com
Sandventure Sand Sculpting
2963 Edgewood LaneSand sculpting lessons! Go to Sandventure Sand Sculpting on Facebook.
To book call/text 725-500-SAND or email Andysandventure@gmail.com
By Captain Curt's in the south village on Siesta Key. $109 an hour with a security deposit.
8 locals recommend
Siesta Key Jet Ski Inc
1250 Stickney Point RdBy Captain Curt's in the south village on Siesta Key. $109 an hour with a security deposit.
Food scene
Farmer's Market open every Wednesday October-April. 9 am to 2 pm.
8 locals recommend
Phillipi Farmhouse Market
5500 S Tamiami TrailFarmer's Market open every Wednesday October-April. 9 am to 2 pm.
Fresh coconuts to drink, fresh produce, baked goods and so much more! Saturdays 7 am to 1 pm
136 locals recommend
Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueFresh coconuts to drink, fresh produce, baked goods and so much more! Saturdays 7 am to 1 pm
Every Sunday 8 am to Noon in the main village on Siesta Key
12 locals recommend
Siesta Key Farmers Market
5211 Ocean BlvdEvery Sunday 8 am to Noon in the main village on Siesta Key
Fiorelli Winery
4250 Co Rd 675Why not try some Florida grapes?
Movie Theatres
Grab dinner and a drink while watching the latest at this cozy movie theatre (all lounge chairs)
94 locals recommend
CinéBistro
3501 S Tamiami TrailGrab dinner and a drink while watching the latest at this cozy movie theatre (all lounge chairs)
AMC Sarasota 12
8201 S Tamiami TrailNext to Costco
Museums and Such
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StBeautiful botanical gardens!
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyLocal aquarium, great any day for all ages!
State art museum of Florida. Benefactors were John and Mable Ringling
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdState art museum of Florida. Benefactors were John and Mable Ringling
Ca d'Zan
5401 Bay Shore RdFormer winter residence of the Ringlings
Further afield, but if you have a chance to visit, it's very interesting!
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdFurther afield, but if you have a chance to visit, it's very interesting!
Sightseeing
Over 10 acres of botanical garden with bird and animal shows. Open to the public - per use ticket fee - hand feed the flamingos!
296 locals recommend
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdOver 10 acres of botanical garden with bird and animal shows. Open to the public - per use ticket fee - hand feed the flamingos!
Fun for All!
TreeUmph! Adventure Course
21805 State Road 70 ERopes courses, zip lines and more!
Trails to hike, birds to find, alligators lazing by the river and a boat ride too! Very Florida, very fun!
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Trails to hike, birds to find, alligators lazing by the river and a boat ride too! Very Florida, very fun!
Mini golf and a driving range, arcade games and fast food if you get hungry!
16 locals recommend
Evie's Family Golf Center
4735 Bee Ridge RdMini golf and a driving range, arcade games and fast food if you get hungry!
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
6180 Edgelake DrTrampolines...not just for the kids!
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
3815 N Tamiami TrailMini golf and the beach...always a perfect combo!
Lokey's Escape Rooms
4930 Fruitville Rd 3 rooms to choose from!
Arcade Monsters Lido Beach
326 John Ringling BoulevardAdult beverages served. $20 unlimited play
Shattered Art Studio SRQ
2740 Stickney Point RoadVery close to Ashton and SO MUCH FUN!