Downtown Sarasota
Sarasota
Visit Downtown Sarasota
Popular places to visit
Sarasota Opera House
Here, 1920s style meets 21st-century luxury in a fully restored Mediterranean Revival opera house and cultural institution, complete with its own opera company.
Florida Studio Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Florida Studio Theatre during your stay in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.
Payne Park
After visiting Payne Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Regal Hollywood - Sarasota
You can take time to visit Regal Hollywood - Sarasota during your travels to Sarasota. Experience the area's art scene and festivals.
Five Points Park
You can take time to visit Five Points Park during your travels to Sarasota. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's art scene.
Artisans' World Marketplace
You can do some window-shopping at Artisans' World Marketplace during your visit to Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Things to do
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
Signature Service at the Spa- Refreshment Bar, Access to Serenity Lounge
Top hotels in Downtown Sarasota
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
This hotel is so cute! Everyone was so friendly. Well styled clean rooms, and the shower water pressure was amazing.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Aloft Sarasota
Every thing was very nice!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Parking was safe and easily accessible. Will definitely stay again
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
everyone was very friendly
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Room clean great breakfast nice happy hour
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
Parking was very tricky, but worked out fine. It’s a lovely well care for resort resort. Don’t have a single complaint about it… The pool area was a gorgeous jungle and the beach was beautiful and the room was excellent.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown 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.
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.
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.
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.
Pinecraft
While there might not be top attractions in Pinecraft, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ed Smith Stadium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
