Things to Do in Sarasota, FL

  • Our list of the best things to do in Sarasota, Florida, features the top 148 nearby activities — including 89 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Sarasota, FL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, and Tours.
  • The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Sarasota, FL , followed by 118 popular activities in nearby cities, including Venice, Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Siesta Key, Anna Maria, Englewood, Tampa, Arcadia and Ruskin
  • Our list of the best things to do in Sarasota, Florida, features the top 148 nearby activities — including 89 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Sarasota, FL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, and Tours.
  • The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Sarasota, FL , followed by 118 popular activities in nearby cities, including Venice, Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Siesta Key, Anna Maria, Englewood, Tampa, Arcadia and Ruskin
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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
5.7 Miles
77% 22 votes
Winery/Vineyard 4571 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL 34233 MoreLess Info
If freshness is the order of the day, Goodfellas Cafe & Winery is ready to accommodate. Their menus feature freshly roasted coffee and handcrafted artisan wines, which complement their homemade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and traditional Italian dishes and desserts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2.9 Miles
80% 5 votes
Boat Tours 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., City Island, Sarasota, FL 34236 MoreLess Info
The Sarasota Bay Explorers at Mote Aquarium offers visitors an up-close tour experience through the waters of Sarasota. The tours include dolphin watching, kayak tours, nature safaris and sea life encounter cruises.
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.
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.
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