North Sarasota
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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
Consider this area as a circular outdoor mall. Like any mall, you can shop, dine, browse or just people-watch. Unlike most malls, this one never closes to walkers.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
See hungry sharks and delicate seahorses at this research aquarium that specializes in the sea life that flourishes on Florida’s central west coastline.
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.
Things to do
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Top hotels in North Sarasota
Kompose Boutique Hotel
We enjoyed our 9 day stay! Rooms were clean, the staff was very friendly, attentive and helpful. The property is kept very well, beautiful outdoor pool, jacuzzi and the gym has great options for everyone. There was plenty parking, WiFi worked fast and the variety for breakfast was impressive and ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
4th time staying here. This last time was great too other then the occasional smell of weed coming from the people above us…but with that said still a great value and close to lots of beaches and shopping. Bai Hut is Awesome…great bartenders
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Where can I start? The room was clean and nice. But that’s as far as it goes. The food was terrible. The breakfast buffet was cold and they ran out of food and dishes. The more crowded it got, the more dirty it was. The television in my room didn’t work as well. I wanted to watch the basketball game ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
Very happy with this resort. Great location - very convenient to everything! Will definitely recommend to everyone. Thank you!
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026
Tropical Breeze Resort
there was no hot tub - or kitchen…
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
The staff was so friendly
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Sarasota
Indian Beach Sapphire Shores
While visiting Indian Beach Sapphire Shores, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Jungle Gardens and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
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.
Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota.
The Meadows
The gardens and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit The Meadows. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Nathan Benderson Park and Mall at University Town Center are a few top sights nearby.
Whitfield Estates
While there might not be top attractions in Whitfield Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Powel Crosley Estate and Ca’ d’Zan.
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.
