Central Sarasota Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Marina Jack
Explore the waterfront of Marina Jack and enjoy other activities such as boating in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Enjoy an outing to Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall during your stay in Sarasota. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Sarasota Opera House
You can make plans for a show at Sarasota Opera House during your trip to Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum
Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum is just one of the places to see in Sarasota, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
Florida Studio Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Florida Studio Theatre during your stay in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.
Top hotels in Central Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
Awesome stay. Very clean. Staff was great. Nice honeymoon stay. Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL
Excellent
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Beautiful location
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Aloft Sarasota
Great!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
The room overall looked outdated and was not clean. The chair by the desk had visible stains or dirt spots and did not appear to have been properly cleaned. The bathroom was also not clean, which made the stay uncomfortable and disappointing. The property location is great and the staff is very ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
voco Sarasota by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Sarasota
Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota.
Alta Vista
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alta Vista and surrounding area, you can visit Colonial Village Shopping Center and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Arlington Park
Though Arlington Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Marina Jack.
Bird Key
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bird Key and surrounding area, you can visit Lido Beach and South Lido Park.
Indian Beach Sapphire Shores
While visiting Indian Beach Sapphire Shores, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Jungle Gardens and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
Saint Armands Key
Beaches and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about Saint Armands Key. A stop by St. Armands Circle is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
