Popular places to visit

Lido Beach
Visit a beach not far from an upscale shopping area. The warm waters are as inviting as the white sand.

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.

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.

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Learn about the man who had the greatest show on Earth. His complex is a trove of information, displays, beautiful buildings and gardens.

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.

Ringling College of Art and Design
Discover how this education institution makes a statement about the founder’s dedication to the arts. See a college whose graduates have made an effect on the world.
Things to do

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Experience Parasailing in Sarasota

Naples Florida: Downtown Electric Moped Tour

Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Bird Key Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

Tropical Beach Resorts

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota

Tropical Breeze Resort
Other neighborhoods around Bird Key

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.

Downtown Sarasota
If you're spending some time in Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota are top sights worth seeing.

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 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Marina Jack are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Main Street Merchants
If you're spending some time in Main Street Merchants, Regal Hollywood - Sarasota and Selby Library are top sights worth seeing.

South Sarasota
While visiting South Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like The Landings and Coconuts Family Entertainment Center.