Discover the best things to do on Siesta Key and throughout Sarasota, from world famous beaches and scenic parks to museums, performing arts, and outdoor adventures. Whether you're exploring Siesta Beach, kayaking through mangroves, or planning a day trip to nearby Bradenton, this guide highlights top attractions that make Florida’s Gulf Coast a must visit destination.

ATTRACTIONS & MUSEUMS

Sarasota + Keys

Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA)
225 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243 | (941) 388-6683 |
https://mote.org/aquarium/

The Ringling (Museum of Art, Circus Museum, Ca’ d’Zan)
5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243 | (941) 359-5700 |
https://www.ringling.org/

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound St, Sarasota, FL 34236 | (941) 366-5731 |
https://selby.org/visit/

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236 | (941) 263-6799 |
https://www.vanwezel.org/

Historic Asolo Theater
5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243 | (941) 351-8000 |
https://www.ringling.org/

Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy
2121 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34234 | (941) 364-3399 |
https://www.whimsymuseum.org/

Sarasota Opera House
61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 | (941) 328-1300 | https://www.sarasotaopera.org

Asolo Repertory Theatre
5555 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34243 | (941) 351-8000 |
https://asolorep.org/

Florida Studio Theatre
1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 | (941) 366-9000 |
https://www.floridastudiotheatre.org/

McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre
1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236 | (941) 925-3869 |
https://www.mccurdyscomedy.com/

Art Center Sarasota
707 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236 | (941) 365-2032 |
https://www.artsarasota.org/

Bradenton Area Day Trips

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205 | (941) 746-4131 |
https://bishopscience.org/

Manatee Performing Arts Center
502 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205 | (941) 748-5875 |
https://www.manateeperformingartscenter.com/

Florida Maritime Museum (Cortez)
4415 119th St W, Cortez, FL 34215 | (941) 708-6120 |
https://www.floridamaritimemuseum.org/

PARKS AND PRESERVES

Sarasota + Keys

Siesta Beach
948 Beach Rd, Siesta Key, FL 34242 | (941) 861-5000 |
https://www.sarasotacountyparks.com/parks-and-facilities/discover-a-park/destination-parks/siesta-beach

Turtle Beach Park
8918 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242 | (941) 861-5000 |
https://www.siestakeychamber.com/explore-the-key/our-beaches/turtle-beach/

Crescent Beach / Point of Rocks
(Point of Rocks access via Crescent Beach public access points) |
https://www.siestakeychamber.com/explore-the-key/our-beaches/crescent-beach/

Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL 34241 | (941) 361-6511 |
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/myakka-river-state-park

South Lido Beach Park
2201 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236 | (941) 861-5000 |
https://www.letsplaysarasota.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/70/4753

Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach
190 Taft Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236 | (941) 861-5000 |
https://www.letsplaysarasota.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/70/4753

Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236 | (941) 263-6386 |
https://www.letsplaysarasota.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/70/4753

Ken Thompson Park
1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236 | (941) 861-5000 |
https://www.letsplaysarasota.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/70/4753

Bradenton Area Day Trips

Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NW, Bradenton, FL 34209 | (941) 748-4501 |
https://www.mymanatee.org/connect/locations/location-details/robinson-preserve

Bradenton Riverwalk
452 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205 | (941) 742-5923 |
https://cityofbradenton.com/index.asp?SEC=1F7D127F-9209-4CBF-AB9B-C71E30CCD4CC#1E7F14F7-417D-4EE3-88A5-0135BC8443F7

De Soto National Memorial
8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton, FL 34209 | (941) 792-0458 |
https://www.nps.gov/deso/index.htm

Heron’s Nest Nature Park
(Part of Robinson Preserve expansion area) | (941) 748-4501 |
https://lakewoodranch.com/our-parks/herons-nest-nature-park/

BOATING AND FISHING

Sarasota + Keys

Siesta Key Aqua Adventures
1250 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242 | (941) 346-1797 |
https://siestakeywatersports.com/

Sarasota Bay Explorers
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236 | (941) 388-4200 |
https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/

LeBarge Tropical Cruises
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236 | (941) 366-6116 |
https://lebargetropicalcruises.com/

CB’s Saltwater Outfitters (Boat Rentals, Fishing Charters, Parasailing, Golf Carts)
1249 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242 | (941) 349-4400 |
https://cbsoutfitters.com/

Fun Boat Tours (Dolphin Tours & Private Charters)
1250 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242 | (941) 366-6617 |
https://funboattours.com/

Mangrove Adventures (Kayak Tours – Jim Neville Preserve)
9076 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242 | (941) 966-5292 |
https://www.kayakfl.com/

GOLF

Sarasota + Keys

Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf – Sarasota
3815 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34234 | (941) 351-9830 |
https://www.smugglersgolf.com/sarasota

The Meadows Country Club
3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota, FL 34235 | (941) 371-6000 |
https://www.meadowscc.org/lander?oref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=google

Bent Tree Country Club
4700 Bent Tree Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34241 | (941) 371-8200 |
https://www.benttreecc.org/

Serenoa Golf Club
6773 Serenoa Dr, Sarasota, FL 34241 | (941) 925-2755 |
https://www.serenoagc.com/

University Park Country Club
7671 The Park Blvd, University Park, FL 34201 | (941) 355-3888 |
https://www.universitypark-fl.com/Country_Club

Bradenton Area Day Trips

Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Course
4260 Ironwood Cir, Bradenton, FL 34209 | (941) 792-3288 |
https://www.pinebrookironwood.com/

IMG Academy Golf Club
4350 El Conquistador Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34210 | (941) 758-1466 |
https://www.imgacademygolfclub.com/

River Strand Golf & Country Club
7155 Grand Estuary Trl, Bradenton, FL 34212 | (941) 708-3838 |
https://www.riverstrandgolf.com/Home/Home