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Visiting Sarasota

Nature enthusiasts will enjoy exploring Sarasota, and visitors give high marks for the beaches, beautiful gardens, and entertainment choices. This city also attracts tourists with its art and museums. Top sights in the city include Venice Beach, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, and Mote Marine Aquarium.

• There are 3425 hotels and other accommodations in Sarasota
• The closest major airport is in Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.), 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from the city center
• The next closest is in St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), 30.1 mi (48.5 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Sarasota

The city is well known for its art and museums, and cultural venues include John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota Opera House, and Florida Studio Theatre. The beaches, gardens, and sunsets highlight the city's natural beauty, and Venice Beach, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are worth a visit. Other notable sights to explore include Mote Marine Aquarium and St. Armands Circle.

In Sarasota, there are 3425 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have a variety of choices for your holiday retreat. Below are highly ranked ones based on our user reviews:

• Dream Lover Boat and Breakfast - This 2.5-star bed & breakfast features free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its breakfast and beach locale.
• Addys Villas - Our customers love the family-friendly amenities and clean, quiet rooms at this condo. This 3-star condo features an outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking.
• The Inn On Siesta Key - This 3.5-star cottage features an outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking. Expedia customers like its beach locale and clean, quiet rooms.

Other top sights in Sarasota include Siesta Key Public Beach. Top places to visit around the area include Salvador Dali Museum, located 30.2 mi (48.6 km) from the heart of the city, and Fort De Soto Park, which is 22.6 mi (36.3 km) away.

Dressing for Sarasota

• Between January and March, daytime temperatures average 79°F, while nighttime temperatures stay around 51°F
• From April to June, the average is 90°F during the day and 60°F at night
• July through September sees average temperatures of 91°F during the day and 71°F at night
• In October-December, you can expect 87°F as the daytime average and 52°F as the nighttime average
• Sarasota gets about 56.18 inches of rain per year
• July and August are usually the hottest months averaging 91°F, while January and December are usually the coldest with an average temperature of 53°F