Paradise Shores 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.
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.
Ed Smith Stadium
Catch an event at Ed Smith Stadium during your trip to Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Top hotels in Paradise Shores
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Staff was extremely hospitable, the hotel was gorgeous and so hip, the rooms each space was taken up perfectly with the most amazing amenities. The attention to detail in this hotel was incredible
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Tropical Beach Resorts
People were nice, place was clean, 1 minute walk to the Gulf.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Carlisle Inn
Best hotel at the price point bar none! Clean, comfortable, spacious room, amazing breakfast home made, friendly staff—can’t imagine how it could be better
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Room great, staff is always pleasant and go above and beyond
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
The hotel es clean and renovated, but definitely they need a microwave in all the rooms y not just only in the reception area, before the Sparks by Hiltoon was Best Western Plus, and they have better breakfast, and microwave in the rooms.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hibiscus Suites - Gateway to Siesta Key
How close it is to Siesta Key. We can walk to the beach.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Paradise Shores
Arlington Park
Though Arlington Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sarasota Art Museum and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
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.
Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota.
Southgate
While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sarasota Art Museum and Lido Beach.
South Sarasota
While visiting South Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like The Landings and Coconuts Family Entertainment Center.
Central Sarasota
Gardens, art galleries and theatres highlight some of the noteworthy features of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Paradise Shores Travel Guide
- Siesta Key Beach
- Lido Beach
- St. Armands Circle
- IMG Academy
- Mall at University Town Center
- Nokomis Beach
- Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
- Coquina Beach
- Crescent Beach
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- LECOM Park
- John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- Bradenton Beach
- Myakka River State Park
- Marina Jack
- Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
- Nathan Benderson Park
- Riverwalk
- Ringling College of Art and Design
- Sarasota Classic Car Museum
- Desoto Speedway
