The Meadows Travel Guide

Sarasota
Photo by Bill Dillard
Photo by Bill Dillard

Popular places to visit

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Lido Beach

4.5/5(31 reviews)

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.

Lido Beach
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St. Armands Circle

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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.

St. Armands Circle
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Mall at University Town Center

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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.

Mall at University Town Center
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

4.5/5(4 reviews)

See hungry sharks and delicate seahorses at this research aquarium that specializes in the sea life that flourishes on Florida’s central west coastline.

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens

5/5(1 review)

Chatter with a parrot, watch lemurs swing by, meet a flock of flamingos and explore a tropical oasis in this extensive botanical park.

Sarasota Jungle Gardens
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John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

Things to do

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Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour

£40
Per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour
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Sarasota Kayak and Food Tour

£131
Per adult
Sarasota Kayak and Food Tour
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Inshore Fishing by Charter in Sarasota

£435
Per adult
Inshore Fishing by Charter in Sarasota
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Sarasota Bar Hunt: Sarasota Slammin'

£10
Per adult
Sarasota Bar Hunt: Sarasota Slammin'
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6 Hour Private Luxury Boat Charter

£1,762
Per adult
6 Hour Private Luxury Boat Charter
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Half Day Private Luxury Boat Charter

£1,418
Per adult
Half Day Private Luxury Boat Charter
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Top hotels in The Meadows

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
3 out of 5
4675 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL
The price is £76 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£76
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,524 reviews)
"The pool and tiki bar were amazing! The retro vibes were so cute. The location was very convenient to everything we wanted to do. Minutes away from the Ringling, jungle gardens, lido key and most marine aquarium! We will be visiting again!"

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Kompose Boutique Hotel
3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £88 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
£88
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,423 reviews)
"Should be allowed to smoke on property at minimum"

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
4 out of 5
1000 Blvd Of The Arts, Sarasota, FL
The price is £168 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
£168
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Wonderful hotel
"I enjoyed my stay at this hotel from the staff to the amenities, the pool, restaurant and the comfortable room. My only issue was the elevators. They were extremely slow and very small considering most people had luggage with them. Everything else was wonderful!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Hyatt Regency Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive, Sarasota, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £203 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
£203
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Very clean hotel and friendly staff! Shuttle is amazing and the area is very walkable. Rooms ok but could be a bit bigger with locks for bathroom."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

The Westin Sarasota
Perfectly Located Home with Pool and Spa
Perfectly Located Home with Pool and Spa
Bradenton Beach, FL
Stay at this holiday home in Bradenton Beach. Enjoy private pools, a water park and patios. Popular attractions Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Enjoyed our stay
"The house is great, with the ease of having a pool and the beach being only 2 blocks away. This was our first time visiting Anna Maria. We have been finding other options the last couple years since we used to go to Captiva and that was destroyed in the hurricane almost 2 years ago. The island is ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

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Carlisle Inn
Carlisle Inn
3.5 out of 5
3727 Bahia Vista, Sarasota, FL
The price is £121 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£121
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,465 reviews)
"Property was well maintained and overall clean. However, upon check in to the room, there were skid marks in the toilet bowl and a blood stain on the first hand towel we took out to use when drying hands."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Carlisle Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around The Meadows

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Fruitville

5/5(2 area reviews)

Restaurants, beaches and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Fruitville. Make a stop by Nathan Benderson Park while you're exploring.

Fruitville
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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.

North Sarasota
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Sarasota Springs

The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Sarasota Springs. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Ed Smith Stadium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are a few top sights nearby.

Sarasota Springs
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Newtown

While visiting Newtown, you might make a stop by sights like Robert L. Taylor Community Complex and Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy.

Newtown
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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.

Southgate
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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.

Arlington Park

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