Park East Travel Guide
Sarasota



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.

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 Park East

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Beautiful hotel. Unique design, excellent rooms and showers. Good food variety, and an excellent breakfast. Julio is the guy to see, he was great. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
I was there for work so can’t review the pool as I didn’t use it. It appears clean an very nice.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Beach was so close and convenient to room location. Great pool area. Walking distance to restaurants. Helpful and friendly staff. Clean property and room.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Staff was great. We were pleasantly surprised that the breakfast that was included with our stay was actually pretty good! Most "free" breakfasts aren't great, but this was.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Azul Resort Siesta Key
Nice staff. Well kept grounds. Cheerful.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Carlisle Inn
Spacious rooms, wonderful staff and exceptional breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Park East

Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota.

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.

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.

North Sarasota
While North Sarasota isn't home to many top sights, Ed Smith Stadium and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pinecraft
While there might not be top attractions in Pinecraft, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bobby Jones Golf Complex and Ed Smith Stadium.

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.
