South 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 beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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.
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.
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 South Sarasota
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Near beach and clean
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Interesting place. Some unique, desirable features (pool and hot tub area is very nice) but a few peculiarities. Rooms are quite spartan with odd design choices (e.g., the set up for the shower, toilet and sink) that led me to think it was a refurb'd older hotel - when actually it was built as designed. ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Every thing was excelente, only the shower wasn’t good.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
I would definitely stay here again. Walking distance to ocean. Clean and efficient room. Full size refrigerator, microwave and oven. Friendly staff and beautiful pool added to the wonderful experience we had. If I could say one thing to improve would be more water pressure in the shower. Good time ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Very clean nice service Love hotel
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Lido Beach Resort
The property was very clean. The staff were pleasant overall it was a great day.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Sarasota
Ridge Wood Heights
Ridge Wood Heights is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Sarasota area, you might plan a trip to The Landings or Siesta Key Beach.
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.
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.
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.
Gulf Gate Estates
Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Gulf Gate Estates. Make a stop by top sights like Gulf Gate Golf Club while you're exploring 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 Lido Beach and South Lido Park.
