Flippers Retreat
Food scene
Easy walk or bike from home for amazing homemade ice cream. They have a sister store called "A Better Scoop". We included a punch card that can be used at either locations
The Arctic Alligator Creamery
3385 S Access RdEasy walk or bike from home for amazing homemade ice cream. They have a sister store called "A Better Scoop". We included a punch card that can be used at either locations
Sister ice cream with Arctic Alligator. Homemade ice cream. You can use the punch card here.
10 locals recommend
A Better Scoop Ice Cream Shop
70 S Indiana AveSister ice cream with Arctic Alligator. Homemade ice cream. You can use the punch card here.
A great local ice cream shop that is within biking distance. Ice cream is made in Sarasota. Great atmosphere.
Made in the Shade Ice Cream
2411 S McCall RdA great local ice cream shop that is within biking distance. Ice cream is made in Sarasota. Great atmosphere.
Landy's Restaurant
1400 Aqua View LnLandy's Restaurant is A local favorite for lunch and dinner!
Great food and atmosphere. You can walk here from the beach.
159 locals recommend
SandBar Tiki & Grille
1975 Beach RdGreat food and atmosphere. You can walk here from the beach.
One of our favorite places to eat, relax, and enjoy a drink on the beach
22 locals recommend
South Beach Bar & Grille
760 Gulf BlvdOne of our favorite places to eat, relax, and enjoy a drink on the beach
Farlows on the Water
2080 S McCall RdGreat food on the water
Wonderful place to visit. Plan to take the water taxi over to the island. Great food! This is so much fun, the water taxi ride over and back the food is great and reasonably priced. You will need a reservation. This restaurant is on a private island.
24 locals recommend
Rum Bay
7092 Placida RoadWonderful place to visit. Plan to take the water taxi over to the island. Great food! This is so much fun, the water taxi ride over and back the food is great and reasonably priced. You will need a reservation. This restaurant is on a private island.
Great Fresh Food and local Artisans Every Thursday 9AM to 2PM!
27 locals recommend
Englewood water Fest Block Party
49-1 S Orange AveGreat Fresh Food and local Artisans Every Thursday 9AM to 2PM!
Twin Lobsters
2700 Placida RdAmazing fresh seafood
Open 6AM to 3PM. Specializes in local home cooked made to order dishes, serving breakfast, lunch, and daily specials as well as home baked pastry items like muffins, pies, Eclairs and more!
18 locals recommend
Spinnaker Cafe
3542 N Access RdOpen 6AM to 3PM. Specializes in local home cooked made to order dishes, serving breakfast, lunch, and daily specials as well as home baked pastry items like muffins, pies, Eclairs and more!
White Elephant Pub
1855 Gulf BlvdGood food and atmosphere
The Waverly Restaurant & Bar
2095 N Beach RdGreat Food
Culture Coffee
405 W Dearborn St.Great local food and treats!
Dunkin'
2495 S McCall RdClose by Coffee Shop
Golfing
The Cove of Rotonda Golf Center
12455 S Access RdOnly a little over 3 miles away
Pinemoor West Golf Club
80 Clubhouse RdA great local golf course
Fishing & Fishing Charters
Always & Forever Charters LLC
7080 Placida RoadGreat charter services- only 10 minutes away
Captain Jack's Charters
1450 Beach RdHighly Recommended Charter
FH Offshore Charters
260 Maryland AveGreat Charter only 10 minutes away
Man Overboard Charters LLC
7080 Placida RdGreat charter less then 13 minutes away from the home
Bring your fishing pole and bait. You can fish right from the pier!
6 locals recommend
Ainger Fishing Pier Park
1385 Beach RdBring your fishing pole and bait. You can fish right from the pier!
El Jobean Bridge
Another great fishing spot- bring your pole and bait.
Theme Parks
A fun day within 1.5 hours of our home. Plan to spend a full day here if not 2. We have season passes so if you want to go message us and we can get you discount tickets!
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrA fun day within 1.5 hours of our home. Plan to spend a full day here if not 2. We have season passes so if you want to go message us and we can get you discount tickets!
Walt Disney World Resort
2.5 hours from our home- go for the day
Universal Studios Florida
6000 Universal Blvd2.5 hours from home
LEGOLAND Florida Resort
1 Legoland WayOnly an hour way. I must do for Lego loving kids
Motor Sports
Looking for some adrenaline pumping action? Go to the Bradenton Motorsports park to get your fix! 1 Hour drive from Flippers Retreat.
9 locals recommend
Bradenton Motorsports Park
21000 FL-64Looking for some adrenaline pumping action? Go to the Bradenton Motorsports park to get your fix! 1 Hour drive from Flippers Retreat.
Fast Action boat racing at Englewood Beach! Local block party. Check website for race dates every year.
27 locals recommend
Englewood water Fest Block Party
49-1 S Orange AveFast Action boat racing at Englewood Beach! Local block party. Check website for race dates every year.
Local Stores for Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
2931 S McCall RdWinn-Dixie
4100 S McCall RdWalgreens
2940 S McCall RdDollar General
410 N Indiana AveSunflower Discount Grocery
431 South Indiana AvenueGreat place to save on your grocery bill while you are here!
Beaches
Close by- you can get here by bike- less than 5 miles - ride the sidewalks the whole way!
239 locals recommend
Englewood Beach
Beach RoadClose by- you can get here by bike- less than 5 miles - ride the sidewalks the whole way!
This is just a little over 6 miles you can get here by bike. Just past Englewood beach- same route
151 locals recommend
Stump Pass Beach State Park
900 Gulf BlvdThis is just a little over 6 miles you can get here by bike. Just past Englewood beach- same route
Nice beach , current can be stronger- you have to drive across to get here it is a $6 charge to cross the bridge
11 locals recommend
Boca Grande Pass
420-21 Gulf BoulevardNice beach , current can be stronger- you have to drive across to get here it is a $6 charge to cross the bridge
Gasparilla Island State Park
880 Belcher RdPublic beach with lighthouse
gulf side beach & lagoon. Fishing dock, canoe launch and mangrove trails
74 locals recommend
Blind Pass Beach
6725 Manasota Key Rdgulf side beach & lagoon. Fishing dock, canoe launch and mangrove trails
Cool beach, you have to pay for parking here- not super expensive. Within walking distance to several local restaurants. One of the best kept secrets
Peninsula at Englewood Beach
2100 N Beach RdCool beach, you have to pay for parking here- not super expensive. Within walking distance to several local restaurants. One of the best kept secrets