Guidebook for Venice

Laura
Guidebook for Venice

Food Scene

Know for their vast selection of fresh fish and local seafood. Open later than most restaurants in Venice, with the exception of the chain restaurants.
Cedar Reef Fish Camp
4167 S Tamiami Trail
Know for their vast selection of fresh fish and local seafood. Open later than most restaurants in Venice, with the exception of the chain restaurants.
They make bagels fresh daily and always have lines out the door in season.
Cafe Bagel
1811 S Tamiami Trail
They make bagels fresh daily and always have lines out the door in season.

Drinks & Nightlife

They have a decent beer selection so we often go to Bogey's to watch football.
10 locals recommend
Bogey's of Venice
652 E Venice Ave
10 locals recommend
They have a decent beer selection so we often go to Bogey's to watch football.

Parks & Nature

We ride our bikes to the park and then along the inner coastal to watch the planes land, see the dolphins swim, and catch the sunset. They also have a playground, basketball courts and tennis courts
46 locals recommend
Shamrock Park & Nature Center
3900 Shamrock Dr
46 locals recommend
We ride our bikes to the park and then along the inner coastal to watch the planes land, see the dolphins swim, and catch the sunset. They also have a playground, basketball courts and tennis courts
We can take our beach gear and let our dog run free.
43 locals recommend
Brohard Paw Park
1850 Harbor Dr S
43 locals recommend
We can take our beach gear and let our dog run free.

Sightseeing

Great for kids and adults. Short drive and great place to learn about local sea life and all that is being done to preserve them.
532 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
532 locals recommend
Great for kids and adults. Short drive and great place to learn about local sea life and all that is being done to preserve them.
Closest Key beach to our home. When it's crowded, we go to the private S Venice beach (required ferry pass included - see schedule for times and days).
88 locals recommend
Manasota Key Beach
8570 Manasota Key Rd
88 locals recommend
Closest Key beach to our home. When it's crowded, we go to the private S Venice beach (required ferry pass included - see schedule for times and days).

Getting Around

Great for weekend trips or one way airport runs. If they are sold out, try Value Cars for round trip rentals.
13 locals recommend
Budget Car Rental
259 U.S. 41 Bypass N
13 locals recommend
Great for weekend trips or one way airport runs. If they are sold out, try Value Cars for round trip rentals.