Sarasota Guidebook
LOCAL GEMS! - Sarasota
Downtown Sarasota is super cute, quaint, with lots to do! Shopping, restaurants of every flavor, coffee shops, live music. Make sure to check out the Saturday farm market where several streets close down, and you can get everything from coffee to spices, fresh produce to pizza, empanadas, crepes, etc. Our favorite local grocery store is Detweiler's. Fresh local produce very reasonably priced.
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Sarasota
Downtown Sarasota is super cute, quaint, with lots to do! Shopping, restaurants of every flavor, coffee shops, live music. Make sure to check out the Saturday farm market where several streets close down, and you can get everything from coffee to spices, fresh produce to pizza, empanadas, crepes, etc. Our favorite local grocery store is Detweiler's. Fresh local produce very reasonably priced.
Amazing local gem of a park. Only a short walk from the ARLI HAUS. 5 mins drive from THE PALMIERI.
FREE
- 0.5mi nature trail around the pond (lots of turtles in the pond, and local FL ducks)
- OUTDOOR GYM! - Yep you read it right. Super unique! Bring workout bands for a full body workout
- Kids' playground (big, multiple ages, super fun!)
- Tennis courts
- Basketball courts
PAID ACCESS
- Indoor / Outdoor swimming pools, classes, activities (check out the Arlington Park community center website for entry fees and schedule)
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Arlington Park Sarasota
2650 Waldemere StAmazing local gem of a park. Only a short walk from the ARLI HAUS. 5 mins drive from THE PALMIERI.
FREE
- 0.5mi nature trail around the pond (lots of turtles in the pond, and local FL ducks)
- OUTDOOR GYM! - Yep you read it right. Super unique! Bring workout bands for a full body workout
- Kids' playground (big, multiple ages, super fun!)
- Tennis courts
- Basketball courts
PAID ACCESS
- Indoor / Outdoor swimming pools, classes, activities (check out the Arlington Park community center website for entry fees and schedule)
Every Saturday morning the main streets get blocked and you can walk through a food fare. Super fun! You can get coffee, pizza, crepes, honey, local sea salts, local flavored olive oils and other fun things like Kurtos chimney cakes, pizza to go, etc.
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Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueEvery Saturday morning the main streets get blocked and you can walk through a food fare. Super fun! You can get coffee, pizza, crepes, honey, local sea salts, local flavored olive oils and other fun things like Kurtos chimney cakes, pizza to go, etc.
BEACHES + DAY TRIPS | SARASOTA
The local and closest to Sarasota beaches are Siesta, Lido, South Lido, and Turtle, but there are some other fun places that you can visit as well. Listing a few things here, in case you want to venture out a bit.
Really nice, soft sand. Great for walking. Really good parkings and good parking (easier to find parking here than at Siesta)
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Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrReally nice, soft sand. Great for walking. Really good parkings and good parking (easier to find parking here than at Siesta)
This is a bit of a locals' gem and secret, with inlets for boats (you can actually rent a boat for the day right from the Marina in Sarasota and park it here for a beach stop). Fun for walking, soft sand.
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South Lido Key Beach Park on the Gulf
Benjamin Franklin DriveThis is a bit of a locals' gem and secret, with inlets for boats (you can actually rent a boat for the day right from the Marina in Sarasota and park it here for a beach stop). Fun for walking, soft sand.
Tons of food & shopping options, as well as life music - if you’re looking for some entertainment
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Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleTons of food & shopping options, as well as life music - if you’re looking for some entertainment
The #1 beach in the country and closest beach to both The Arlington Cottage as well as The Palmieri. Very soft, flour-like sand.
- Siesta Oyster Bar is a great lunch / dinner option nearby (great food, live music).
- The Island Trader Boutique right nearby often has some cute clothing and jewelry finds for the ladies
PS. Parking here can be tricky, so make sure to come early (or later) during peak season vacation and spring break season.
If you're in the middle of the winter busy season and totally not up for parking hunting, Lido might be a better choice, or the smaller but super cute Turtle Beach.
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Siesta Key
The #1 beach in the country and closest beach to both The Arlington Cottage as well as The Palmieri. Very soft, flour-like sand.
- Siesta Oyster Bar is a great lunch / dinner option nearby (great food, live music).
- The Island Trader Boutique right nearby often has some cute clothing and jewelry finds for the ladies
PS. Parking here can be tricky, so make sure to come early (or later) during peak season vacation and spring break season.
If you're in the middle of the winter busy season and totally not up for parking hunting, Lido might be a better choice, or the smaller but super cute Turtle Beach.
We absolutely love Nokomis! It's only 25 mins from Sarasota. A great place for a long walk. End the day with Rum Runners or Pina Coladas at Pop's Sunset Grill (their rum runners and pina coladas are really amazing, best we've had anywhere). Calamari (ask for the sunset aioli), salmon bites, the sweet potato fries, and the Casey Key salad with blackened mahi are some of our favorite menu items we recommend trying.
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Nokomis Beach
We absolutely love Nokomis! It's only 25 mins from Sarasota. A great place for a long walk. End the day with Rum Runners or Pina Coladas at Pop's Sunset Grill (their rum runners and pina coladas are really amazing, best we've had anywhere). Calamari (ask for the sunset aioli), salmon bites, the sweet potato fries, and the Casey Key salad with blackened mahi are some of our favorite menu items we recommend trying.
If you venture out to Nokomis, grab lunch / dinner at Pop's! AMAZING Rum Runners and Pina Coladas!!! Usually pretty fun live music on the weekends. Our favorites from the menu are the Casey Key salad with fresh catch blackened mahi, the calamari (ask for the sunset aioli on the side), pesto salmon bites, shrimp rangoon, coconut shrimp, and sweet potato fries
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Pop's Sunset Grill
112 Circuit RdIf you venture out to Nokomis, grab lunch / dinner at Pop's! AMAZING Rum Runners and Pina Coladas!!! Usually pretty fun live music on the weekends. Our favorites from the menu are the Casey Key salad with fresh catch blackened mahi, the calamari (ask for the sunset aioli on the side), pesto salmon bites, shrimp rangoon, coconut shrimp, and sweet potato fries
Just a short drive from Sarasota, really close to Anna Maria Island - a fun day trip
We recommend Waterfront for a craft cocktail after the beach, Rod n' Reel for fresh catch dinner and cheap beer / wine on the pier. Overall AMI also has tons of places to grab ice cream and do some souvenir shopping.
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Coquina Beach station
Just a short drive from Sarasota, really close to Anna Maria Island - a fun day trip
We recommend Waterfront for a craft cocktail after the beach, Rod n' Reel for fresh catch dinner and cheap beer / wine on the pier. Overall AMI also has tons of places to grab ice cream and do some souvenir shopping.
Visiting the Coquina Beach and bumming around the AMI is a worthy day trip
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Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrVisiting the Coquina Beach and bumming around the AMI is a worthy day trip
A worthy stop if you venture out oto AMI (Anna Maria Island), and great place to grab really good, local, fresh (and cheap) food. Their blackened catch of the day is awesome (fresh mahi is our fav), and their fries will satisfy any fries connoisseur. CHEAP but solid beer on tap, and house wine.
NOTE - the waits can be long, so plan on bringing a book for the wait on the pier. You can also often rent fishing poles there, so you can do some fishing while you wait. Also, many dolphins (and pelicans) have been seen from the pier, so this is a relaxing wait even if longer. Come on a sunny day. It's miserable when cold / windy.
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Rod and Reel Pier
875 N Shore DrA worthy stop if you venture out oto AMI (Anna Maria Island), and great place to grab really good, local, fresh (and cheap) food. Their blackened catch of the day is awesome (fresh mahi is our fav), and their fries will satisfy any fries connoisseur. CHEAP but solid beer on tap, and house wine.
NOTE - the waits can be long, so plan on bringing a book for the wait on the pier. You can also often rent fishing poles there, so you can do some fishing while you wait. Also, many dolphins (and pelicans) have been seen from the pier, so this is a relaxing wait even if longer. Come on a sunny day. It's miserable when cold / windy.
If you venture out towards AMI, this is a great place to grab a craft cocktail. Pretty good food as well
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The Waterfront Restaurant
111 S Bay BlvdIf you venture out towards AMI, this is a great place to grab a craft cocktail. Pretty good food as well
Authentic Hispanic food trucks. The real deal. If you venture out to AMI area it's a worthy spot, affordable, no one speaks English, so be prepared to speak with your hands ;)
Botalon Grill
Authentic Hispanic food trucks. The real deal. If you venture out to AMI area it's a worthy spot, affordable, no one speaks English, so be prepared to speak with your hands ;)
THE FOOD SCENE
We are foodies, and these are some fun places we've found for great food and atmosphere, that we recommend trying.
SOMETHING TO KNOW - a lot of restaurants, shops and coffee shops are closed on Sundays in the area. Check their google maps schedule and pre-plan so you're not disappointed.
A great place to grab a bite if you make it out to Siesta Beach. Really good, classic food (like a grouper reuben, cheap oysters during happy hour, really tasty lavender mojitos, and other "bar" food classics). Live music almost every day (call to confirm)
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Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdA great place to grab a bite if you make it out to Siesta Beach. Really good, classic food (like a grouper reuben, cheap oysters during happy hour, really tasty lavender mojitos, and other "bar" food classics). Live music almost every day (call to confirm)
Really good mediterranean (we love the smoked eggplant dip, hummus, and green salad). This is a solid choice that's open on Sundays. Really nice cocktails as well, and a great wine list.
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1592 | Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails
1592 Main StreetReally good mediterranean (we love the smoked eggplant dip, hummus, and green salad). This is a solid choice that's open on Sundays. Really nice cocktails as well, and a great wine list.
Our fav BBQ place to sit down at or order to go. We love the "moist" brisket, ribs, muffins with maple butter, burnt ends, and bread pudding
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Brick's Smoked Meats
1528 State StOur fav BBQ place to sit down at or order to go. We love the "moist" brisket, ribs, muffins with maple butter, burnt ends, and bread pudding
A great farm to table restaurant. Really good cocktails, solid wine list, tasty prosecco. Zucchini fries are great, so are the truffle fries.
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Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon AveA great farm to table restaurant. Really good cocktails, solid wine list, tasty prosecco. Zucchini fries are great, so are the truffle fries.
Mission never disappoints. If you love BBQ and you find yourself in the Bradenton / Palma Sola area - this is a solid dinner choice. Amazing ribs, "moist" brisket, coleslaw, cornbread muffins, and more.
MISSION BBQ
5231 University ParkwayMission never disappoints. If you love BBQ and you find yourself in the Bradenton / Palma Sola area - this is a solid dinner choice. Amazing ribs, "moist" brisket, coleslaw, cornbread muffins, and more.
If you're craving something different, this place is a gem. It's a Peruvian restaurant with fantastic ceviche and really amazing sauces. The food is quite tasty and very unique. Amazing tacos as well. NOTE - Darwin is a bit pricier, but if you're a foodie, this is a great option for all the beautifully complex flavors.
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Darwin Evolutionary Cuisine
4141 South Tamiami TrailIf you're craving something different, this place is a gem. It's a Peruvian restaurant with fantastic ceviche and really amazing sauces. The food is quite tasty and very unique. Amazing tacos as well. NOTE - Darwin is a bit pricier, but if you're a foodie, this is a great option for all the beautifully complex flavors.
Really good Italian food and Naples style pizza. The pistachio cream sauce & speck pappardelle is really amazing. So is the pistachio gelato - house made, and some of the best in the area.
HONEST TIP - Skip the baked goods in the display case in favor of the gelato (the baked goods look good, but they aren't always baked the same day)
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Napulè Restaurant
7129 S Tamiami TrailReally good Italian food and Naples style pizza. The pistachio cream sauce & speck pappardelle is really amazing. So is the pistachio gelato - house made, and some of the best in the area.
HONEST TIP - Skip the baked goods in the display case in favor of the gelato (the baked goods look good, but they aren't always baked the same day)
Probably our fav sushi and sashimi place that's also just down the road from both The Palmieri and ARLI HAUS. Great service, nice patio seating. Open on Sunday, which is unique for the area. They also have really good options for takeout, if you're craving Thai food (ex. spring rolls, satay, etc.)
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Pacific Rim
1859 Hillview StProbably our fav sushi and sashimi place that's also just down the road from both The Palmieri and ARLI HAUS. Great service, nice patio seating. Open on Sunday, which is unique for the area. They also have really good options for takeout, if you're craving Thai food (ex. spring rolls, satay, etc.)
The name of the place has changed, and the options are different (call to get the updated website so you can order online) but the tacos are still great! In fact, this might be our favorite local taco place, with unique options like octopus, pork belly, and more. We have tried it all, every taco was amazing.
Island House Taqueria
2773 Bee Ridge RoadThe name of the place has changed, and the options are different (call to get the updated website so you can order online) but the tacos are still great! In fact, this might be our favorite local taco place, with unique options like octopus, pork belly, and more. We have tried it all, every taco was amazing.
There is a hidden speakeasy style craft cocktail bar located in the back of this liquor store. This place is also located right next to our favorite Detweiler's so you can get your groceries, and... try a fun craft cocktail at your outing.
Dive Wine & Spirits
2881 Clark RdThere is a hidden speakeasy style craft cocktail bar located in the back of this liquor store. This place is also located right next to our favorite Detweiler's so you can get your groceries, and... try a fun craft cocktail at your outing.
A great, modern Italian food date night outing spot. Beautiful patio, a place to dress up and go out to eat at. It is more spendy, just a heads up. NOTE - They get very busy so make sure to make a reservation
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Mediterraneo
1970 Main StA great, modern Italian food date night outing spot. Beautiful patio, a place to dress up and go out to eat at. It is more spendy, just a heads up. NOTE - They get very busy so make sure to make a reservation
A fun place to visit, with a unique backyard. Specialized in local seafood, and other classics. A good restaurant for kids and families.
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Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtA fun place to visit, with a unique backyard. Specialized in local seafood, and other classics. A good restaurant for kids and families.
This is kind of a fancy date night spot, in a beautiful, historic building, great atmosphere, good food (quite pricey, even for our taste). What we really recommend Sage for is a glass of wine (they have really good "by the glass" prices), and dessert. Sage's pastry chef is phenomenal and the deserts are mouthwatering. They also have a great rooftop patio with a firepit where you can grab a cocktail. Our little hack is to order dessert to go, and enjoy it on the rooftop patio with a glass of wine ordered there.
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Sage
1216 1st StThis is kind of a fancy date night spot, in a beautiful, historic building, great atmosphere, good food (quite pricey, even for our taste). What we really recommend Sage for is a glass of wine (they have really good "by the glass" prices), and dessert. Sage's pastry chef is phenomenal and the deserts are mouthwatering. They also have a great rooftop patio with a firepit where you can grab a cocktail. Our little hack is to order dessert to go, and enjoy it on the rooftop patio with a glass of wine ordered there.
Amazing burger, octopus, wine, cocktails. A really good date night / outing place. It's a bit more spendy but so worth it for the atmosphere. NOTE - The burger is incredible and very affordable
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Veronicas Fish and Oyster bar
1830 S Osprey AveAmazing burger, octopus, wine, cocktails. A really good date night / outing place. It's a bit more spendy but so worth it for the atmosphere. NOTE - The burger is incredible and very affordable
Amazing Italian food, pizza, pasta, and more. The cannoli is a must-order! It's as good as we've had in Boston
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Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
514 N Franklin StAmazing Italian food, pizza, pasta, and more. The cannoli is a must-order! It's as good as we've had in Boston
This is definitely a locals', and local to Sarasota place. There are a couple of locations - Pinecraft and one a hidden side street of St. Armand's Circle. Rum raisin flavor is the way to go.
Big Olaf Creamery
This is definitely a locals', and local to Sarasota place. There are a couple of locations - Pinecraft and one a hidden side street of St. Armand's Circle. Rum raisin flavor is the way to go.
Amazing German food. Really. Perfect for a cooler day. Call to reserve a pork hock special (only available on specific days, limited amount). Also, make sure to call and make a reservation (it's a small place, fills up fast).
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Siegfried's Restaurant and German Biergarten
1869 Fruitville RdAmazing German food. Really. Perfect for a cooler day. Call to reserve a pork hock special (only available on specific days, limited amount). Also, make sure to call and make a reservation (it's a small place, fills up fast).
A great place if you want to meet up with a larger group. Outdoor games, great beer, overall a fun visit. Great for kids and families.
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Mandeville Beer Garden
428 N Lemon AveA great place if you want to meet up with a larger group. Outdoor games, great beer, overall a fun visit. Great for kids and families.
Pinecraft Park with shuffle boards, a fun pretzel stand, Big Olaf's ice cream shop, Yoders local farm store
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Pinecraft Amish Community
Pinecraft ParkPinecraft Park with shuffle boards, a fun pretzel stand, Big Olaf's ice cream shop, Yoders local farm store
Station 400
400 N Lemon AveA really good, classic breakfast spot
Florence and the Spice Boys
Absolutely incredible Mediterranean food. Big-city foodie approved.
The mortadella pizza with walnut pesto is incredible!! Love the bruschetta as well. Service can be just a bit iffy sometimes (non English speaking people), but the pizza is worth it!
Atmosphere
The mortadella pizza with walnut pesto is incredible!! Love the bruschetta as well. Service can be just a bit iffy sometimes (non English speaking people), but the pizza is worth it!
The best gelato in Sarasota. Better than Gelato-go, to be honest. Less sweet, with more flavor, more authentic to Italian gelato style. Pistachio, salted caramel, and Nocciola (which is hazelnut, Nutella-like) are our favs!!
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Settimi's Gelato
367 St Armands CirThe best gelato in Sarasota. Better than Gelato-go, to be honest. Less sweet, with more flavor, more authentic to Italian gelato style. Pistachio, salted caramel, and Nocciola (which is hazelnut, Nutella-like) are our favs!!
Settimi's is our true fav (in St. Armand's) but Gelato-Go is a worthy option if you find yourself downtown Sarasota craving gelato.
Gelato-go Sarasota
14 S Orange AveSettimi's is our true fav (in St. Armand's) but Gelato-Go is a worthy option if you find yourself downtown Sarasota craving gelato.
KOJO
Bar Hana
Focaccia Sandwich + Bakery
OPENING SOON!!! Keep an eye for it! We’re stoked and can’t wait! Napule is great and to know that they teamed up to create this spot in St. Armand’s, we can’t wait to see how the new buildout turns out and for their awesome Italian creations. :)
15 South Ristorante Enoteca
OPENING SOON!!! Keep an eye for it! We’re stoked and can’t wait! Napule is great and to know that they teamed up to create this spot in St. Armand’s, we can’t wait to see how the new buildout turns out and for their awesome Italian creations. :)
COFFEE + PASTRIES
We love amazing coffee. These are some of our favorite 3rd wave espresso coffee shops in town and places to get the best pastries.
SOMETHING TO KNOW - a lot of restaurants, shops and coffee shops are closed on Sundays in the area. Check their google maps schedule and pre-plan so you're not disappointed.
Breaking Wave is our favorite for espresso and amazing pastries, as well as their avocado toast.
NOTE - CLOSED on Sunday, this is when we make the drive to Palma.
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Breaking Wave Coffee
1310 Main StBreaking Wave is our favorite for espresso and amazing pastries, as well as their avocado toast.
NOTE - CLOSED on Sunday, this is when we make the drive to Palma.
A really fun, busy spot, in a more artsy area of Sarasota. Surrounded by boutiques. Open on Sunday (this is where we go when Breaking Wave is closed). NOTE - This is a vegan place, so no dairy in your cappuccino (oat milk is the sub)
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Project Coffee
538 S Pineapple AveA really fun, busy spot, in a more artsy area of Sarasota. Surrounded by boutiques. Open on Sunday (this is where we go when Breaking Wave is closed). NOTE - This is a vegan place, so no dairy in your cappuccino (oat milk is the sub)
An Australian-variety super snobby espresso shop, closest to the ARLI HAUS (under 2 mile drive). Best for all your flat white needs.
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Perq Coffee Bar
1821 Hillview StAn Australian-variety super snobby espresso shop, closest to the ARLI HAUS (under 2 mile drive). Best for all your flat white needs.
An amusing, cop-themed donut shop. REALLY good donuts. A fun place to visit both for adults and kids.
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Five-O Donut Co
2241 Ringling BlvdAn amusing, cop-themed donut shop. REALLY good donuts. A fun place to visit both for adults and kids.
A solid place for French pastries, bread to go, and other baked goods
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C'est La Vie
1553 Main StA solid place for French pastries, bread to go, and other baked goods
An amazing little 3rd wave coffee shop. Only open a few days a week so confirm schedule in google maps before you head out.
Palma Coffee
An amazing little 3rd wave coffee shop. Only open a few days a week so confirm schedule in google maps before you head out.
A great French pastry place (there are 2 locations - Clark rd and Siesta drive)
Rendez-Vous French Bakery
5336 Clark RdA great French pastry place (there are 2 locations - Clark rd and Siesta drive)
We prefer Breaking Wave, if told honestly, but this is also a solid coffee shop for your espresso drink fix.
NOTE : our ARLI HAUS guests get 20% off their 1st order, see the bottom of your check-in instructions for details! Enjoy!! :)
O & A Coffee and Supply (Waterside Place)
We prefer Breaking Wave, if told honestly, but this is also a solid coffee shop for your espresso drink fix.
NOTE : our ARLI HAUS guests get 20% off their 1st order, see the bottom of your check-in instructions for details! Enjoy!! :)
SIGHTSEEING SARASOTA | NON BEACH ACTIVITIES
A few areas Sarasota is known for that are worth a visit, especially if you need something to do on a cooler or rainy day, or just need a break from the sun.
Sarasota is known for the Ringling Museum. We love the Circus museum, the tour of the mansion, and the gardens.
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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdSarasota is known for the Ringling Museum. We love the Circus museum, the tour of the mansion, and the gardens.
Beautiful garden, great views. Visit the mansion terrace and the courtyard (as well as the circus museum) for the true Ringling experience.
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Mable Ringling Rose Garden at The Ringling
5401 Bay Shore RdBeautiful garden, great views. Visit the mansion terrace and the courtyard (as well as the circus museum) for the true Ringling experience.
A great place for a rainy / cool day. Highly recommend paying for the actual mansion tour. It's worth it.
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Ca' d'Zan
5401 Bay Shore RdA great place for a rainy / cool day. Highly recommend paying for the actual mansion tour. It's worth it.
A beautiful botanical garden with a super fun kids' rainforest experience (this one is actually as fun for adults and it is for kids). If you love plants and need something to do that doesn't involve the beach, you can even grab a lunch here and just enjoy the grounds.
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StA beautiful botanical garden with a super fun kids' rainforest experience (this one is actually as fun for adults and it is for kids). If you love plants and need something to do that doesn't involve the beach, you can even grab a lunch here and just enjoy the grounds.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyGreat for kids, on a rainy day
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdA fun place for kids!
A fun and unique Florida tourist thing to do on a non-beach day. You can walk around all the trails, see some alligators. Fun for kids and adults. You can also visit the Joshua Citrus Grove for the vanilla orange ice cream.
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Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72A fun and unique Florida tourist thing to do on a non-beach day. You can walk around all the trails, see some alligators. Fun for kids and adults. You can also visit the Joshua Citrus Grove for the vanilla orange ice cream.
A super fun place to visit - see orange, grapefruit, and other citrus trees. Get some orange vanilla twist ice cream. Fun if you need a break from the sun. Combine with a Myakka State Park outing.
Joshua Citrus Inc
4135 County Road 760A super fun place to visit - see orange, grapefruit, and other citrus trees. Get some orange vanilla twist ice cream. Fun if you need a break from the sun. Combine with a Myakka State Park outing.
Another citrus grove close to the Sarasota area. A good place if you're headed to Bradenton and/or the Anna Maria Island area.
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Mixon Fruit Farms
2525 27th St EAnother citrus grove close to the Sarasota area. A good place if you're headed to Bradenton and/or the Anna Maria Island area.
Urfer Family Park
4012 Honore AveA fun little local park and playground
Pinecraft Park, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA
A fun local park with shuffle boards
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
3815 N Tamiami TrailMini golf - fun for kids and adults
AXE AND BULL SARASOTA, FL
4088 Bee Ridge RdBayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrA fun walk around the marina right in the heart of Sarasota
A must visit if you're a car enthusiast. It has some very unique and rare models you'd never expect to see.
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Sarasota Classic Car Museum
5500 N Tamiami TrailA must visit if you're a car enthusiast. It has some very unique and rare models you'd never expect to see.
The Children's Garden
1670 10th WayEloise Werlin Park
Fun climbing areas for kids right on the water. Win win for scenery.
Red Bug Slough Preserve
5200 S Beneva RdJumpin Fun Inflata Park
7321 Trade CtA fun activity for kids when you need a beach break.
sarasota opera
61 N Pineapple AveFor the cultured. See online schedule for events.
Oscar Scherer State Park
A nature walk
Emerson Point Preserve
5801 17th St WA fun nature outing
An amazing walk around the park if you find yourself in the Bradenton / Palma Sola area / are staying at our VILLA COQUINA. Trails right on the water. A small parking lot with hidden side entrance known as Riverview Pointe Park Reserve.
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DeSoto National Memorial Park
8300 Desoto Memorial HwyAn amazing walk around the park if you find yourself in the Bradenton / Palma Sola area / are staying at our VILLA COQUINA. Trails right on the water. A small parking lot with hidden side entrance known as Riverview Pointe Park Reserve.
A hidden gem behind the community center - 0.5 mile nature walk around a pond with a fountain where you can watch tropical birds and turtles. Paid access to the pool / swimming classes / workout classes at the community center. Free access outdoor gym, outdoor kids' play land park, tennis courts and basketball courts.
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Arlington Park Sarasota
2650 Waldemere StA hidden gem behind the community center - 0.5 mile nature walk around a pond with a fountain where you can watch tropical birds and turtles. Paid access to the pool / swimming classes / workout classes at the community center. Free access outdoor gym, outdoor kids' play land park, tennis courts and basketball courts.
MARKETS + GROCERIES (unique | local)
There are other grocery stores in the area like Publix, Aldi, Earth Origins, Sprouts, Whole Foods or Trader Joe's, but we wanted to mention a few unique places you might not know to nav to. These are the true local grocery stores and markets
NOTE - closed on Sundays!!
Our absolute favorite local farm market. A really good seafood counter if you're looking for something to grill. They also have an ice cream shoppe inside the store.
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Bauernmarkt Detwiler
2881 Clark RdNOTE - closed on Sundays!!
Our absolute favorite local farm market. A really good seafood counter if you're looking for something to grill. They also have an ice cream shoppe inside the store.
Unique to the Pinecraft (Amish / Mennonite) area farm market, should you just need to run out and get something quick. The market has gotten smaller but it still has good, fresh, local produce snd some necessities.
PS. Check out the nearby Pretzel stand as well - a fun and unique food truck for a quick nibble.
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Yoder’s Fresh Market
3404 Bahia Vista StUnique to the Pinecraft (Amish / Mennonite) area farm market, should you just need to run out and get something quick. The market has gotten smaller but it still has good, fresh, local produce snd some necessities.
PS. Check out the nearby Pretzel stand as well - a fun and unique food truck for a quick nibble.
Within 1 mile of the ARLI HAUS. A fun, gourmet market to visit. Specialty foods & spices, candies, chocolate, deli, coffee beans, food to go, etc.
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Morton's Gourmet Market
1924 S Osprey AveWithin 1 mile of the ARLI HAUS. A fun, gourmet market to visit. Specialty foods & spices, candies, chocolate, deli, coffee beans, food to go, etc.
Every Saturday morning the main streets get blocked and you can walk through a food fare. Super fun! You can get coffee, pizza, crepes, honey, local sea salts, local flavored olive oils and other fun things like Kurtos chimney cakes, pizza to go, etc.
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Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueEvery Saturday morning the main streets get blocked and you can walk through a food fare. Super fun! You can get coffee, pizza, crepes, honey, local sea salts, local flavored olive oils and other fun things like Kurtos chimney cakes, pizza to go, etc.
Awesome Italian market and restaurant. Great paninis and fresh, handmade pasta to go that you can finish cooking at home
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La Violetta
4837 Swift RoadAwesome Italian market and restaurant. Great paninis and fresh, handmade pasta to go that you can finish cooking at home
Publix Super Market at Bay Street
2031 Bay StBest local grocery store
EXERCISE
If you need a workout or gym access - here are some ideas
Our local gem closest to the ARLI HAUS. A super fun 0.5 mile nature trail (lots of turtles in the pond, fun for kids but also a really great walk or run option). Amazing free outdoor gym (just bring your workout bands for a full-body workout). Free outdoor, large kids' playground right next to the outdoor gym. Amazing, brand new tennis courts and basketball courts. Paid access workout facility, heated outdoor pools, and classes / activities at the Arlington Community Center (access their website to look up pricing and activities schedule)
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Arlington Park Sarasota
2650 Waldemere StOur local gem closest to the ARLI HAUS. A super fun 0.5 mile nature trail (lots of turtles in the pond, fun for kids but also a really great walk or run option). Amazing free outdoor gym (just bring your workout bands for a full-body workout). Free outdoor, large kids' playground right next to the outdoor gym. Amazing, brand new tennis courts and basketball courts. Paid access workout facility, heated outdoor pools, and classes / activities at the Arlington Community Center (access their website to look up pricing and activities schedule)
Close to both the ARLI HAUS and the Palmieri. Offers 1 day free pass. Indoor pool options. Really good equipment. Our favorite local gym.
CORE SRQ - SARASOTA BRANCH
1075 South Euclid AvenueClose to both the ARLI HAUS and the Palmieri. Offers 1 day free pass. Indoor pool options. Really good equipment. Our favorite local gym.
John Ringling Causeway
John Ringling CausewayProbably the most picturesque run/walk in the area!
10-mile paved biking / running trail with bike repair stations. Highly recommend if you're an avid cyclist. Connects several parks and other paths.
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Legacy Trail
Central Sarasota Parkway10-mile paved biking / running trail with bike repair stations. Highly recommend if you're an avid cyclist. Connects several parks and other paths.