Lake Sarasota Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Lido Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Lido Beach, a popular beach in Sarasota. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
St. Armands Circle
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at St. Armands Circle during your trip to Sarasota. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Mall at University Town Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall at University Town Center during your trip to Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium during your holiday to Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Nathan Benderson Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Nathan Benderson Park, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Top hotels in Lake Sarasota
Kompose Boutique Hotel
There were hidden costs not listed on your website. The breakfast was not free, charged $7 a person which was not expected. Parking at the hotel was not free. Just the fact that these things were not noted really upset us.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
The room was pretty nice, but definitely could’ve been cleaner. Lots of grit and sand throughout the room, especially in the corners. The weatherproofing under the door to the outside was worn away which left a big gap under the door allowing the heat and humidity in causing the room to feel sticky ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
We had one of our best vacations here! From check in to check out this place didn’t disappoint! The room was spotless when we arrived and the cleaning crew did a wonderful job when they touched up our room. The beach access was unbelievably easy! The only issue us and other guests talked about was ...
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Not much of a breakfast selection- but hey ! Food is food and its included :)
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites
Staff were very friendly, our room was extremely clean, nice to have chairs for beach but getting them down to beach with wagon was very difficult unfortunately. Would stay there again
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Zota Beach Resort
A great place to stay with very convenient amenities. The pool area and beach access are very clean, accessible, and accommodating to all guests.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Sarasota
Bee Ridge
Notable for its beaches, restaurants and shopping, Bee Ridge is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Sarasota. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Siesta Key Beach or Siesta Key Marina.
Sarasota Springs
The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Sarasota Springs. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Ed Smith Stadium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are a few top sights nearby.
Fruitville
Restaurants, beaches and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Fruitville. Make a stop by Nathan Benderson Park while you're exploring.
South Gate Ridge
South Gate Ridge is well liked for its churches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Sarasota area, you might plan a trip to Siesta Key Beach or Siesta Key Marina.
Palmer Ranch
While there might not be top attractions in Palmer Ranch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club and Sarasota Square.
Southgate
While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach.
