Ringling Estates Travel Guide
Sarasota
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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
When you visit St. Armands Circle, a favourite shopping spot in Sarasota, you can browse for souvenirs. Stroll along the beautiful beaches 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Ringling Estates
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Unique design and well decorated. Clean and efficient.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Place still under construction or rehabikitation
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
Excellent
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
An incredibly friendly staff. The room was clean and the bathroom large. The bed and pillows were so comfortable - top of the line. Free breakfast was good. The location was great, just over the bridge from the island, overlooking the Anna Maria Sound. We watched a beautiful sunset from the harbor ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Lido Beach Resort
Ocean view completely obstructed due to beach restoration. We were never notified this was happening 😡
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
The hotel was not a hotel but a motel... they only had bagels for breakfast there was no hot food. The rooms were very small VERY small. The room was clean but the tub was stained and could use an update... This was just a 3 night get away for us but i would of been a little upset if we'd of stayed ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ringling Estates
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.
Bird Key
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bird Key and surrounding area, you can visit St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.
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.
Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota.
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.
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.
