Rich’s guidebook to Sarasota, Florida

Rich
Rich’s guidebook to Sarasota, Florida

Sightseeing

Downtown Sarasota and the Bayfront are awesome place to hang out, walk or find a drinking hole and listen to live music.
221 locals recommend
Sarasota
221 locals recommend
Downtown Sarasota and the Bayfront are awesome place to hang out, walk or find a drinking hole and listen to live music.
Lido Beach is a great place to spend the day or take a long walk in the morning or night.
442 locals recommend
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr
442 locals recommend
Lido Beach is a great place to spend the day or take a long walk in the morning or night.
If you love the water, you definitely want to rent a boat for a day. You can rent out of Marina Jack and hit all the different barrier islands - even pull up to the beach.
9 locals recommend
Sarasota Boat Rental
2 Marina Plaza
9 locals recommend
If you love the water, you definitely want to rent a boat for a day. You can rent out of Marina Jack and hit all the different barrier islands - even pull up to the beach.
You are located in middle of Towles Court, so enjoy the area - go on an art walk or eat at one of the many amazing places like Indigenous.
14 locals recommend
Towles Court Artist Colony
1938 Adams Ln
14 locals recommend
You are located in middle of Towles Court, so enjoy the area - go on an art walk or eat at one of the many amazing places like Indigenous.
If you love a quiet walk on the bay front, or happen to be into flowers and trees, Selby is a great getaway for an hour or two.
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound St
433 locals recommend
If you love a quiet walk on the bay front, or happen to be into flowers and trees, Selby is a great getaway for an hour or two.

Walk / Excercise

Locals walk the bridge in the morning or night. It's an awesome view and great walk (or run). You can start from downtown and walk over to St. Armands Circle and back.
28 locals recommend
Ringling Bridge Causeway Park
John Ringling Causeway
28 locals recommend
Locals walk the bridge in the morning or night. It's an awesome view and great walk (or run). You can start from downtown and walk over to St. Armands Circle and back.
Take a walk around Bayfront Park and stop by O'Learys for a drink. Awesome way to start or end the day.
103 locals recommend
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront Dr
103 locals recommend
Take a walk around Bayfront Park and stop by O'Learys for a drink. Awesome way to start or end the day.

Food scene

Green Zebra (two locations - one on St. Armands and one Downtown on Main Street) offer the best vegan / healthy options for breakfast and lunch. (Don't worry they also have non-vegan too).
21 locals recommend
GREEN ZEBRA CAFE, LLC
476 John Ringling Blvd
21 locals recommend
Green Zebra (two locations - one on St. Armands and one Downtown on Main Street) offer the best vegan / healthy options for breakfast and lunch. (Don't worry they also have non-vegan too).
Pacific Rim is a favorite of the locals for Sushi and Thai. This place has an awesome night-life vibe with amazing selection of food and drinks. Ask for Veth, and tell him Rich sent you.
45 locals recommend
Pacific Rim
1859 Hillview St
45 locals recommend
Pacific Rim is a favorite of the locals for Sushi and Thai. This place has an awesome night-life vibe with amazing selection of food and drinks. Ask for Veth, and tell him Rich sent you.
Selva is one of our coolest places to enjoy fine dining. South American inspired cuisine and great bar. Located downtown on Main Street.
138 locals recommend
Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main St
138 locals recommend
Selva is one of our coolest places to enjoy fine dining. South American inspired cuisine and great bar. Located downtown on Main Street.
The absolute best place to grab some amazing vegan / raw food. It's on the edge of downtown. You can grab and go, and enjoy this amazing food your entire vacation.
9 locals recommend
ionie Retreat and Organic Raw Food Cafe
1444 Fruitville Rd
9 locals recommend
The absolute best place to grab some amazing vegan / raw food. It's on the edge of downtown. You can grab and go, and enjoy this amazing food your entire vacation.
Do you love BBQ? Then definitely talk a short walk to Nancy's. Located in Burns Court it has a great vibe and even better food.
21 locals recommend
Nancy's Bar-B-Q
14475 State Road 70 E
21 locals recommend
Do you love BBQ? Then definitely talk a short walk to Nancy's. Located in Burns Court it has a great vibe and even better food.
A really cool place to enjoy some fresh fish. Located in Burn's Court downtown, only a few blocks away.
260 locals recommend
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns Ct
260 locals recommend
A really cool place to enjoy some fresh fish. Located in Burn's Court downtown, only a few blocks away.
If you need to pick up some groceries, Whole Foods is only a few blocks away.
140 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1451 1st St
140 locals recommend
If you need to pick up some groceries, Whole Foods is only a few blocks away.
The best Pizza in Sarasota. Grab a slice or two.
25 locals recommend
🍕 Il Panificio Pizzeria
1703 Main Street
25 locals recommend
The best Pizza in Sarasota. Grab a slice or two.
Only a few steps from our house, is one of the best restaurants in Florida.
80 locals recommend
Indigenous Restaurant
239 S Links Ave
80 locals recommend
Only a few steps from our house, is one of the best restaurants in Florida.
The perfect place for an elegant, classy lunch.
The Garden Room Cafe' at Shoogie Boogies
1919 Morrill St
The perfect place for an elegant, classy lunch.

Entertainment

If you can, check out a show at the Florida Studio Theatre. Its a great way to spend an evening downtown.
74 locals recommend
Florida Studio Theatre
1241 N Palm Ave
74 locals recommend
If you can, check out a show at the Florida Studio Theatre. Its a great way to spend an evening downtown.
Want to go to the movies. Only a couple blocks away is Hollywood 11.
66 locals recommend
Regal Hollywood - Sarasota
1993 Main St
66 locals recommend
Want to go to the movies. Only a couple blocks away is Hollywood 11.

Bars

There is no better way to enjoy the sunset than having a drink at the Lido Tiki Bar.
15 locals recommend
Lido Key Tiki Bar 🗿
1234 Benjamin Franklin Dr
15 locals recommend
There is no better way to enjoy the sunset than having a drink at the Lido Tiki Bar.
Do you smoke cigars? This is the best place to smoke a stogie and watch the game.
24 locals recommend
Smokin' Joes
1448 Main St
24 locals recommend
Do you smoke cigars? This is the best place to smoke a stogie and watch the game.
Enjoy the Roof Top Bar at the Art Ovation Hotel. Live Music on Fridays and Saturdays. It has a great view of the city.
32 locals recommend
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
1255 N Palm Ave
32 locals recommend
Enjoy the Roof Top Bar at the Art Ovation Hotel. Live Music on Fridays and Saturdays. It has a great view of the city.
Located on Bayfront Park on the water. Only a few blocks from our place. Great place for outside drinks, live music and view of the bay.
171 locals recommend
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront Dr
171 locals recommend
Located on Bayfront Park on the water. Only a few blocks from our place. Great place for outside drinks, live music and view of the bay.

Relaxation

If you want to get a massage, facial you can certainly do that at the Ritz Spa - but if you are just looking for a couple hours of quiet and steam, sauna and jacuzzi - the Ritz offers a day pass for $60. It's well worth it.
8 locals recommend
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr
8 locals recommend
If you want to get a massage, facial you can certainly do that at the Ritz Spa - but if you are just looking for a couple hours of quiet and steam, sauna and jacuzzi - the Ritz offers a day pass for $60. It's well worth it.

Coffee

Looking for local coffee houses? Check out Kahwa.
119 locals recommend
Kahwa Coffee
204 2nd Ave S
119 locals recommend
Looking for local coffee houses? Check out Kahwa.