Gateway Travel Guide
Venice
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Popular places to visit
Venice Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Venice Beach, a popular beach in Venice Island.
Caspersen Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Caspersen Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Venice. Attend a sporting event in the area or seek out the cycling trails.
Venice Fishing Pier
After visiting Venice Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Venice. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.
Brohard Paw Park
Explore the great outdoors at Brohard Paw Park, a lovely green space in Venice. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
Venice Theater
You can make plans for a show at Venice Theater during your trip to Venice. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Centennial Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Centennial Park, a lovely green space in Venice. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Venice Clear Kayak Glass Bottom LED Night Tour
Sarasota: Siesta Key Clear Kayak Tour with Guide
Top hotels in Gateway
Ramada by Wyndham Venice Hotel Venezia
"La pasamos muy bien en realidad y el personal fue muy atento"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside South Sarasota
"Room was clean and neat, good bath towels. Liked the temperature control. Pillows were not so good. Also, daily maid service was restricted to changing towels. Could have made the bed and emptied baskets too."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
"Staff was great and the hotel itself wasn't terrible. Only complaints would be limited options at breakfast (bagels, yogurt, cereal, hard boiled eggs). And the air conditioner in the room was loud it sounded like a plastic bag blowing in the wind. The pool and pool bar were nice as well as the hot ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
"Was a wonderful vacation all in walking distance of the captain cook village which is a little more Laid back than siesta key area. We will be back here!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
The Westin Sarasota
"My room is always very clean at the Westin (which should be the standard everywhere but unfortunately isn't, so of course it's always a relief to walk into a clean hotel room). However, the first day I was there, the pool was pretty murky/dirty and I did not want to use it. I did bring this to their ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites
"Great room. Appeared newly decorated. Lots of small extras, bottled water,popcorn and tea/coffee. Only stated one night but would look to stay again in the future. Close to the beach, local bars, restaurants and shops."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Gateway
Venice Island
If you're spending some time in Venice Island, Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach are top sights worth seeing.
South Venice
While visiting South Venice, you might make a stop by sights like Venice Area Audubon Society and Jacaranda West Country Club.
Golden Beach
While Golden Beach isn't home to many top sights, Venice Beach and Centennial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Venice Gardens
If you're spending some time in Venice Gardens, Jacaranda West Country Club and Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club are top sights worth seeing.
Plantation
While Plantation isn't home to many top sights, Jacaranda West Country Club and CoolToday Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
