Joy's Sarasota Guidebook
Great Beaches
Another very close beach with really soft sand and clear water.
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Siesta Beach
Another very close beach with really soft sand and clear water.
Another great beach location to check out while in Sarasota. It is known for its broad beaches.
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Anna Maria Beach
Another great beach location to check out while in Sarasota. It is known for its broad beaches.
This is the closest beach and one of the best. The sand is super soft, the water is very clear, and there is free parking as well as facilities at the beach.
Lido Beach
This is the closest beach and one of the best. The sand is super soft, the water is very clear, and there is free parking as well as facilities at the beach.
Family
If you need anything additional (we provide a pack n’ play and high chair) for your kids you can rent them through this service.
BabyQuip Baby Gear Rentals and Cleaning, Tatiana Cheshire
5662 Marquesas CircleIf you need anything additional (we provide a pack n’ play and high chair) for your kids you can rent them through this service.
Attractions
Really great museum if you have a few hours to spare. The bayfront grounds also worth the visit. On Mondays admission is free!
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Iziko lezobuciko lweJohn noMable Ringling
5401 Bay Shore RdReally great museum if you have a few hours to spare. The bayfront grounds also worth the visit. On Mondays admission is free!
Sightseeing
A great park only a 4 min drive, perfect for taking your kids.
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Sapphire Shores Park
5015 Sun CirA great park only a 4 min drive, perfect for taking your kids.
The Bay Sarasota
1055 N Tamiami TrailThis new bay-side park just opened. A wonderful way to enjoy Sarasota Bay!
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrNice place for a walk and there is a playground for kids
Food scene
Spice Station
1438 Boulevard of the ArtsWe love their pad thai!
Good place to go to lunch/dinner but they also have a great market for fresh fish.
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Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailGood place to go to lunch/dinner but they also have a great market for fresh fish.
Toasted Mango Cafe
430 N Tamiami TrailOur favorite breakfast spot!
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi
100 Central AveReyna's Taqueria South (Second Location)
Good fish tacos 🐠 🌮
Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
19 E RdGreat BBQ
Fork & Hen SRQ
We recommend the fried chicken 🍗
Jack's Donuts of Florida
Great place to grab a drink and enjoy views of the bay
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Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrGreat place to grab a drink and enjoy views of the bay
some of the best Mexican food in the area. excellent burritos.
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Wicked Cantina Sarasota
1603 N Tamiami Trailsome of the best Mexican food in the area. excellent burritos.
Sunnyside Cafe is walking distance and has the best pancakes 🥞 😋
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SunnySide Cafe
4900 N Tamiami TrailSunnyside Cafe is walking distance and has the best pancakes 🥞 😋