Beach
There is a large parking lot if you drive. You can also, walk or bike on the sidewalk or catch the trolley. Known for its beautiful ocean water and cool quartz sand that never gets hot!
Yoga on the Beach
https://yogaonsiestabeach.com/schedule/
Movie on the Beach
https://my.siestakeychamber.com/events/details/family-movie-night-1584
Located at Siesta Key Beach At the main pavilion- follow the Mobi Mat
Free, but must register online
Siesta Key Drum Circle
This free family fun event takes place each Sunday year-round about an hour before sunset on Siesta Beach just south of the main Siesta Beach pavilion between lifeguard stands three and four.
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Siesta Beach
There is a large parking lot if you drive. You can also, walk or bike on the sidewalk or catch the trolley. Known for its beautiful ocean water and cool quartz sand that never gets hot!
Yoga on the Beach
https://yogaonsiestabeach.com/schedule/
Movie on the Beach
https://my.siestakeychamber.com/events/details/family-movie-night-1584
Located at Siesta Key Beach At the main pavilion- follow the Mobi Mat
Free, but must register online
Siesta Key Drum Circle
This free family fun event takes place each Sunday year-round about an hour before sunset on Siesta Beach just south of the main Siesta Beach pavilion between lifeguard stands three and four.
There is a large parking lot if you drive. You can also, walk or bike on the sidewalk or catch the trolley. Known to be the quiet part of the island, popular for snorkeling and kayaking!
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Turtle Beach
There is a large parking lot if you drive. You can also, walk or bike on the sidewalk or catch the trolley. Known to be the quiet part of the island, popular for snorkeling and kayaking!
Like its sister beach to the north, Crescent Beach boasts white sand and turquoise waters. While similar in beauty, Crescent Beach is often much less crowded than Siesta Beach, making it an attractive family-friendly destination for the season. The beach is wide, the sand fine, and the shells abundant.
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Crescent Beach Grocery
1211 Old Stickney Point RdLike its sister beach to the north, Crescent Beach boasts white sand and turquoise waters. While similar in beauty, Crescent Beach is often much less crowded than Siesta Beach, making it an attractive family-friendly destination for the season. The beach is wide, the sand fine, and the shells abundant.
Just a brief and scenic drive west of Sarasota and home to one of Florida's most pristine beaches, Lido Key is known for its eco-tourism and sunset cruises. It's the place to go for deep sea fishing, dolphin watching and sailing.
We highly recommend kayaking through the mangrove tunnels!
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Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrJust a brief and scenic drive west of Sarasota and home to one of Florida's most pristine beaches, Lido Key is known for its eco-tourism and sunset cruises. It's the place to go for deep sea fishing, dolphin watching and sailing.
We highly recommend kayaking through the mangrove tunnels!
Hunt for Sharks’ Teeth on the Beach in the “Shark Tooth Capital of the World.” Prehistoric sharks’ teeth of all types and sizes can often be found washed up on beaches in Venice, Florida. Fossilized shark teeth are distinctly triangular with one long point and two shorter points at the thicker base. Caspersen and Venice Beach located Venice, Florida, is known as the “Shark Tooth Capital of the World.” Head to the beach with a plastic sand sieve and a little patience, and you’re most likely to be rewarded with a prehistoric shark’s tooth of your own—now that’s a souvenir!
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Venice Beach
101 The Esplanade SHunt for Sharks’ Teeth on the Beach in the “Shark Tooth Capital of the World.” Prehistoric sharks’ teeth of all types and sizes can often be found washed up on beaches in Venice, Florida. Fossilized shark teeth are distinctly triangular with one long point and two shorter points at the thicker base. Caspersen and Venice Beach located Venice, Florida, is known as the “Shark Tooth Capital of the World.” Head to the beach with a plastic sand sieve and a little patience, and you’re most likely to be rewarded with a prehistoric shark’s tooth of your own—now that’s a souvenir!
City/town information
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce
5114 Ocean Boulevard Siesta Key, Florida 34242
941-349-3800
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Siesta Key
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce
5114 Ocean Boulevard Siesta Key, Florida 34242
941-349-3800
Recommended Restaurants:
Owen’s Fish Camp
Boca Sarasota
Selva Grill
Drunken Poet
Walt’s Fish Market
Shore
Patrick’s
Mattison’s
Made
Libby’s
Duval’s
Wicked Cantina
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Sarasota
Recommended Restaurants:
Owen’s Fish Camp
Boca Sarasota
Selva Grill
Drunken Poet
Walt’s Fish Market
Shore
Patrick’s
Mattison’s
Made
Libby’s
Duval’s
Wicked Cantina
Shopping
Also located on Lido Key is St. Armands Circle, a center of chic boutiques, fine dining establishments and snack bars. Try Columbia Restaurant!
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Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleAlso located on Lido Key is St. Armands Circle, a center of chic boutiques, fine dining establishments and snack bars. Try Columbia Restaurant!
Local Attractions
Mote Marina Laboratory and Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway (941) 388-4441 https://mote.org
Visit the 135,000-gallon shark habitat, meet the resident manatees and sea turtles, and explore coral reefs and other ecosystem displays teeming with diverse fishes, cool crustaceans and gracefully drifting sea jellies. Explore the wild watershed through habitats featuring energetic river otters and toothy crocodilians such as our alligator and caiman. Discover ocean-animal moms, dads and babies in the "Oh Baby!" gallery.
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyMote Marina Laboratory and Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway (941) 388-4441 https://mote.org
Visit the 135,000-gallon shark habitat, meet the resident manatees and sea turtles, and explore coral reefs and other ecosystem displays teeming with diverse fishes, cool crustaceans and gracefully drifting sea jellies. Explore the wild watershed through habitats featuring energetic river otters and toothy crocodilians such as our alligator and caiman. Discover ocean-animal moms, dads and babies in the "Oh Baby!" gallery.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore Road 941.355.5305 www.SarasotaJungleGardens.com
This family fun attraction has been a Sarasota area favorite since 1939 and is home to more than 200 native and exotic animals. Sarasota Jungle Gardens also features 10 acres of tropical vegetation and jungle trails.
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdSarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore Road 941.355.5305 www.SarasotaJungleGardens.com
This family fun attraction has been a Sarasota area favorite since 1939 and is home to more than 200 native and exotic animals. Sarasota Jungle Gardens also features 10 acres of tropical vegetation and jungle trails.
Mixon Fruit Farms
Mixon Fruit Farms is an attraction the entire family will enjoy. Mixon’s features tropical gardens, a butterfly garden and magical maze, a citrus fruit packinghouse, a cafe, an ice cream parlor, and a juice and wine bar. You can also take a ride through the grove on the Orange Blossom Express Tram to learn about citrus growing with a stop at the Wildlife Refuge where visitors can see rescued birds, animals, and reptiles.
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Mixon Fruit Farms
2525 27th St EMixon Fruit Farms
Mixon Fruit Farms is an attraction the entire family will enjoy. Mixon’s features tropical gardens, a butterfly garden and magical maze, a citrus fruit packinghouse, a cafe, an ice cream parlor, and a juice and wine bar. You can also take a ride through the grove on the Orange Blossom Express Tram to learn about citrus growing with a stop at the Wildlife Refuge where visitors can see rescued birds, animals, and reptiles.
The Ringling Circus Museum
5401 Bay Shore Road 941.359.5700 www.Ringling.org
Sarasota has been known as the “Circus Capital of the World” since the 1920’s when John Ringling made it the winter quarters of his famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The Ringling’s Circus Museum and Tibbals Learning Center offer visitors a snapshot of circus history, with lavish costumes, clown and performing arts memorabilia, and intricately painted and carved wagons of the world’s largest miniature circus, The Howard Bros. Circus Model.
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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdThe Ringling Circus Museum
5401 Bay Shore Road 941.359.5700 www.Ringling.org
Sarasota has been known as the “Circus Capital of the World” since the 1920’s when John Ringling made it the winter quarters of his famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The Ringling’s Circus Museum and Tibbals Learning Center offer visitors a snapshot of circus history, with lavish costumes, clown and performing arts memorabilia, and intricately painted and carved wagons of the world’s largest miniature circus, The Howard Bros. Circus Model.
Entertainment
Evie’s Family Golf Center
4735 Bee Ridge Road 941.377.9300 www.EviesOnline.com
Features an 18-hole waterfall adventure mini-golf course, pizzeria and ice cream parlor, arcade, driving range, chipping and putting greens. The arcade is the perfect spot to entertain kids on a rainy day and features one pool table, two Air Hockey tables, and 15 arcade games. Enjoy 32 flavors of Big Olaf homemade ice cream, shakes, floats, sundaes, house made waffle cones, and waffle bowls at Evie’s Ice Cream Parlor.
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Evie's Family Golf Center
4735 Bee Ridge RdEvie’s Family Golf Center
4735 Bee Ridge Road 941.377.9300 www.EviesOnline.com
Features an 18-hole waterfall adventure mini-golf course, pizzeria and ice cream parlor, arcade, driving range, chipping and putting greens. The arcade is the perfect spot to entertain kids on a rainy day and features one pool table, two Air Hockey tables, and 15 arcade games. Enjoy 32 flavors of Big Olaf homemade ice cream, shakes, floats, sundaes, house made waffle cones, and waffle bowls at Evie’s Ice Cream Parlor.
Day Trips
Clearwater Marina
249 Windward Passage, Clearwater 727-441-1790 https://www.cmaquarium.org
Home to Winter and Hope the dolphins from the Dolphin Tale Movies!
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageClearwater Marina
249 Windward Passage, Clearwater 727-441-1790 https://www.cmaquarium.org
Home to Winter and Hope the dolphins from the Dolphin Tale Movies!
Side Trips
NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce WayWalt Disney World Resort
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World Dr