Best places in Sarasota, United States to visit (UPDATED March, 2024)

Best places in Sarasota

Discover the best places in Sarasota, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 453 places in the city.

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Carlisle Inn & Conference Center Sarasota

Inn

Down-to-earth hotel offering an outdoor pool, a hot tub & complimentary hot breakfast.

4.90 (774 reviews) (~3.88 km from centre)

Libby's

American restaurant

Seasonal New American cuisine served in a stylish space with a copper bar & outdoor dining.

$$$ $

4.80 (3.7K reviews) (~2.31 km from centre)

Circo

Tex-Mex restaurant

Lively eatery offering creative Tex-Mex cooking & happy hours in a relaxed space with a lounge area.

$$ $$

4.80 (3K reviews) (~1.1 km from centre)

F45 Training Sarasota

Gym

👍👍 The absolute best trainers at F45! Daniel and the team are energetic, supportive, motivating and informative. I’ve been to so many health clubs and this is the absolute BEST! I got stronger while being encouraged and it was so much fun. JOIN THIS CLUB! A+++ plus crew!!!

5.00 (349 reviews) (~0.15 km from centre)

Siesta Key Rum

Distillery

👍👍 Top notch. Spiced rum is my favorite. Coffee, coconut, silver, spiced...all are great. Make an easy "Skinny-Colada" with toasted coconut and pineapple juice. Throw a shot of spiced in there for my version (in addition to the coconut). Take the tour!!! Taste the samples! The history is fascinating! M...

4.90 (537 reviews) (~4.48 km from centre)

Bird Key Park

Park

👍👍 Just a small park by the bay. A few benches to sit and admire the views. You can go under the bridge to the other side. I park there to bike to Lido Beach area.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~3.26 km from centre)

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Aquarium

Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center.

4.70 (8.9K reviews) (~4.61 km from centre)

Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village

Restaurant

Old-fashioned locale known for hearty American & Amish cuisine, including homemade pies.

$$ $$

4.70 (8.2K reviews) (~3.39 km from centre)

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus

Botanical garden

Bayside showcase for tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space.

$$ $$

4.70 (5.2K reviews) (~1.41 km from centre)

Bayfront Park

City park

Waterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city.

4.70 (4.9K reviews) (~1.52 km from centre)

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

Theater company

👍👍 Fabulous show at WBTT. Amazingly talented performers. A very comfortable small theater experience. Highly recommended. Ample parking, lot and street.

4.90 (376 reviews) (~1.21 km from centre)

FushiPoke & Ramen

Restaurant

Restaurant serving poké bowls, ramen dishes & steam buns amid laid-back surroundings.

$$ $$

4.80 (661 reviews) (~0.76 km from centre)

Connors Steak & Seafood

Steak house

Neighborhood restaurant & bar serving aged steaks & fresh seafood in a warm atmosphere.

$$ $$

4.70 (2.8K reviews) (~3.88 km from centre)

Ringling Bridge Causeway Park

Park

12-acre park & beach adjacent to the Ringling Bridge, with fishing & bay & city views.

4.80 (624 reviews) (~3.3 km from centre)

Siegfried's Restaurant and German Biergarten

Restaurant

Casual fixture with a beer garden whipping up schnitzel, sausages & strudel, plus wine & draft beer.

$$ $$

4.80 (605 reviews) (~0.35 km from centre)

Main Street Creamery

Ice cream shop

👍👍 A MUST TRY!!!!! If you’re looking for a deliciously creamy non dairy ice cream, this should be #1 option if you’re in the Sarasota area. I ordered the peanut butter brownie IS THE BEST FLAVOR of peanut butter I’ve tried, which is the flavor they’re are winners for nationwide. To find a creamery w...

$$ $$

4.90 (328 reviews) (~1.24 km from centre)

Gelato-go Sarasota

Ice cream shop

👍👍 Wonderful gelato! Passion fruit sorbet and honey gelato were both amazing and would highly recommend Gelato-go for adventurous and more reserved palettes. Plenty of chocolate and vanilla choices for the less adventuresome.

$$ $$

4.80 (538 reviews) (~0.79 km from centre)

Payne Park

City park

Once a ballpark, this area features a fitness trail, skateboard park, tennis courts & picnic space.

4.70 (1.5K reviews) (~0.42 km from centre)

Orangetheory Fitness

Gym

🫤 My son and I signed up for memberships at Orange Theory in February. My son has Aspergers (High functioning Autism), so I was very happy to find a group fitness activity that he enjoyed and would stick with. First let me mention the good: Josh at the desk is great, most of the instructors were good...

4.90 (317 reviews) (~0.69 km from centre)

Unconditional Surrender - Sarasota, FL

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Magnificent Statue! Honored I was able to stand amongst this 25-foot "Unconditional Surrender" statue that stands near Bayfront Park in downtown Sarasota. This iconic statue in Sarasota must be moved to make way for construction soon and there are strong opinions on whether it should return to its...

4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~1.37 km from centre)

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Best places in Sarasota, United States