Things to Do in the Siesta Key & Sarasota Area
🐾 Family Fun
- Jungle Gardens – Visit Website – Great for small children.
- Big Cat Habitat – Visit Website – Ideal for small to middle school aged children.
- Mote Aquarium – Visit Website – Perfect for small to elementary school aged children.
- Defy Trampoline Park – Visit Website – Fun for elementary through high school aged kids.
- Elephant Experience – Visit Website – For pachyderm lovers.
- Ringling Museum – Visit Website – Former home of the Ringling, Barnum & Bailey family.
- Selby Gardens – Visit Website – Sarasota’s Botanical Gardens.
🌊 Outdoor Adventures
- Peach River Airboat Tours – Visit Website – Great for elementary school and older children.
- Fishing Charters – Visit Website.
- Banana Boat Rides – Visit Website.
- Parasailing – Visit Website – Best for middle school and older.
- Paddle Board Rentals – Visit Website.
- Sunset Cruises – Visit Website.
- Fossil Hunting – Visit Website – Search for megalodon teeth and fossils.
🍽 Local Restaurants
- The Cottage – Visit Website – Coastal cuisine with island vibes.
- Ophelia’s on the Bay – Visit Website – Fine dining with waterfront views.
- Siesta Key Oyster Bar (SKOB) – Visit Website – Laid-back spot for seafood & live music.
- Daiquiri Deck – Visit Website – Fun frozen drinks & casual dining.
- Captain Curt’s Crab & Oyster Bar – Visit Website – Known for their award-winning clam chowder.
- Shore – Visit Website – Modern American fare with rooftop dining.
- Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill – Visit Website – Casual eats with a tiki vibe.
🏖 Siesta Beach
Siesta Key Beach is world-famous for its soft white quartz sand and turquoise waters. Perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and unforgettable sunsets.