Free & Cheap Things to Do in Sarasota, FL

  • The list below includes 99 free or cheap things to do in or near Sarasota, Florida, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Beaches, Kayaking and Aquariums.
  • From Siesta Key Beach to Lido Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sarasota and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bradenton, Venice, Siesta Key and Holmes Beach.
  • The list below includes 99 free or cheap things to do in or near Sarasota, Florida, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Beaches, Kayaking and Aquariums.
  • From Siesta Key Beach to Lido Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sarasota and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bradenton, Venice, Siesta Key and Holmes Beach.
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Heli Aviation 8191 N Tamiami Trl., Hangar B-1, Sarasota, FL MoreLess Info
Learn helicopter flying basics while taking in the sights, including the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5.0 Miles
92% 253 votes
Beaches 948 Beach Road, Sarasota, FL 34242 MoreLess Info
Known for its pristine, soft, white sand, Siesta Key Beach is a popular beach located along the gulf coast. Swimming, sunsets, and snorkeling are just a small few of many activities to participate in on this scenic beach.
3.4 Miles
98% 44 votes
Beaches 400 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236 MoreLess Info
Lido Beach is a 3,000 foot white-sand beach with lifeguards on duty year round. The beach is often busy and is suitable for a variety of beach activities such as sun bathing, swimming, and beach walking.
0.9 Miles
90% 20 votes
Parks One Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236 MoreLess Info
Sitting on an island peninsula on the waters of Sarasota Bay, Sarasota Bayfront Park offers highly a highly scenic and serene environment. It features a splash park and playground, as well as two waterfront restaurants.
3.2 Miles
60% 5 votes
Dog Park 4570 17th Street, Sarasota, FL 34232 MoreLess Info
17th Street Paw Park is a community dog park in Sarasota. The park features wide open, fenced in play areas for off-leash running, picnic areas and seating for dog owners and an agility course.
5.4 Miles
67% 12 votes
Beaches Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242 MoreLess Info
Turtle Beach provides amenities to enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, beachcombing, snorkeling, volleyball and horseshoes, or visitors can just watch the sea turtles. They also have grills, picnic tables, benches, shower stations and a playground.
0.8 Miles
89% 54 votes
Botanical Gardens 811 S Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236 MoreLess Info
Hosting over 130,000 visitors annually, the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a location that is home to a variety of exotic and tropical plants. Visitors commonly enjoy viewing the plant exhibits, the bonsai gardens, and the bamboo gardens.
1.1 Miles
94% 17 votes
Baseball Fields 2700 12Th Street, Sarasota, FL 34237 MoreLess Info
A baseball stadium built in 1989, Ed Smith Stadium is the Spring Training home of the Baltimore Orioles. The stadium offers picnic and party facilities, a lounge, three climate-controlled suites and a cafe with food and drinks.
2.6 Miles
76% 37 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34234 MoreLess Info
Originally established in 1939, the Sarasota Jungle Gardens feature more than 150 exotic animals, ranging from tropical birds to primates and crocodiles. The facility also offers daily wildlife shows featuring different kinds of animals.
2.5 Miles
67% 21 votes
Mini Golf 3815 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34234 MoreLess Info
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf is an 18 hole adventure golf (or miniature golf) course with a pirate theme. The golf course is populated with streams, caves, waterfalls, and tropical terrain.
3.7 Miles
92% 108 votes
Art Museum 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243 MoreLess Info
Short for the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, The Ringling is an art gallery and live performance venue housed on the Ringling estate. The museum features a variety of collections, both permanent and visiting.
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