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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From the merchant: Captains Board Shop is a local store carrying a wide variety of skate and surf gear for the Sarasota community
2.9 Miles
100% 10 votes
Kayaking 190 Taft Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236 MoreLess Info
Visitors can experience more than just rowing at Sea Life Kayak Adventures where everything is about the experience of feeling the water beneath the kayak, spotting wildlife all around, and enjoying the scenic surroundings.
2.9 Miles
81% 68 votes
Aquariums 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236 MoreLess Info
A working aquarium that hosts research scientists as well as the public, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium features a large menagerie of aquatic animals on display. The aquarium also features a number of hands-on educational exhibits.
7.3 Miles
80% 15 votes
Movie Theaters 8201 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34238 MoreLess Info
The AMC Sarasota 12 is a movie theater multiplex with twelve auditoriums. The theater shows primarily first run Hollywood movies in full digital video and sound, and offers some films in 3D and IMAX formats.
0.1 Miles
75% 12 votes
Comedy Clubs 1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1988, McCurdy's Comedy Theatre is a comedy club that hosts numerous comedians and events. The theatre includes an on-site restaurant with a full bar, valet parking, and a 4200 square foot comedy showroom.
0.6 Miles
89% 9 votes
Movie Theaters 506 Burns Ln, Sarasota, FL 34236 MoreLess Info
Guests will find a lineup of indie and foreign films at the Burns Court Cinema, a non-profit independent local movie theater. Concessions include the usual movie fare as well as beer and wine.
4.6 Miles
65% 17 votes
Music Venue 5151 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242 MoreLess Info
Established in 1947, the Beach Club Siesta Key is a dance club and live music venue that books a wide variety of acts, ranging from local favorites to nationally touring artists.
5.5 Miles
80% 5 votes
Fishing Marina Jack, Sarasota, FL 34231 MoreLess Info
Specializing in deep sea fishing excursions, Flying Fish Fleet Deep Sea Fishing leads visitors to prime fishing spots to catch grouper, barracuda, and more. Each fishing trip can last from 4 to 12 hours depending on the charter.
14.7 Miles
71% 7 votes
Kayaking 100 Taft Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236 MoreLess Info
I Kayak Sarasota rents Kayaks, Standup Paddle Boards and offer Professional Guided Kayak Tours. They provide tours along the pristine waters of Sarasota Bay and give patrons the opportunity to view wildlife including dolphin, manatee and native birds.
3.8 Miles
50% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 6300 N Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34243 MoreLess Info
A discount movie theater, Parkway 8 Cinema shows first-run films in each of its eight theaters. They run discounts on matinees as well as deals on concession combo packages and other specials.
0.1 Miles
24% 17 votes
Movie Theaters 1993 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236 MoreLess Info
Regal Hollywood Stadium 20 is a movie theater with 20 screens and stadium seating that features such amenities as 3D for certain movies and a game room in the lobby. Parking in the garage is free with ticket stub.
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