Guidebook for Bayside Retreat
Drinks & Nightlife
JDub's Brewing Company
1215 Mango AveState Street Eating House + Cocktails
1533 State StCocktails and a great scene
Arts & Culture
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdRingling Museum station
The Sarasota Opera House is an historic theatre, now opera house, located at 61 North Pineapple Avenue in downtown Sarasota.
92 locals recommend
sarasota opera
61 N Pineapple AveThe Sarasota Opera House is an historic theatre, now opera house, located at 61 North Pineapple Avenue in downtown Sarasota.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Bay Street
2031 Bay StWhole Foods Market
1451 1st StFood Scene
Great coffee and outdoor seating area in the heart of downtown.
18 locals recommend
Buddy Brew Coffee - Sarasota
1289 N Palm AveGreat coffee and outdoor seating area in the heart of downtown.
Must see resturant in Sarasota. Come here for a Cuban-Spanish brunch/lunch and dont leave without ordering the "1905 Salad." Then you can go explore the Saint Armands Circle area while you're already located in the heart of it all.
118 locals recommend
Columbia Restaurant
411 St Armands CirMust see resturant in Sarasota. Come here for a Cuban-Spanish brunch/lunch and dont leave without ordering the "1905 Salad." Then you can go explore the Saint Armands Circle area while you're already located in the heart of it all.
First Watch
1395 Main StGreat food and healthy options!
Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon AveIndigenous Restaurant
239 S Links AveFantastic menu and venue.
Incredible Chinese food. Dine there or pick up and order to go as this local favorite is only two blocks away!
31 locals recommend
Yummy House China Bistro Sarasota
1737 S Tamiami TrailIncredible Chinese food. Dine there or pick up and order to go as this local favorite is only two blocks away!
Peruvian eatery dishes up inventive ceviches & sizable cocktails in a chic room with elegant decor.
138 locals recommend
Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main StPeruvian eatery dishes up inventive ceviches & sizable cocktails in a chic room with elegant decor.
Sleek bistro offering American fare such as short ribs & crab cakes plus specialty cocktails.
17 locals recommend
Louies Modern
1289 N Palm AveSleek bistro offering American fare such as short ribs & crab cakes plus specialty cocktails.
Locally sourced American breakfast & lunch bites served in a restored train depot dating to 1852.
54 locals recommend
Station 400
400 N Lemon AveLocally sourced American breakfast & lunch bites served in a restored train depot dating to 1852.
Bustling locale serves up imaginative takes on seafood dishes amid eclectic decor.
260 locals recommend
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtBustling locale serves up imaginative takes on seafood dishes amid eclectic decor.
French cafe & bakery counter for breakfast & lunch from croissants to crêpes served indoors & out.
47 locals recommend
C'est La Vie
1553 Main StFrench cafe & bakery counter for breakfast & lunch from croissants to crêpes served indoors & out.
No-frills storefront serving bubble tea, smoothies & traditional Vietnamese stir-fry & noodles.
40 locals recommend
Pho Cali
1578 Main StNo-frills storefront serving bubble tea, smoothies & traditional Vietnamese stir-fry & noodles.
Oceanside diner with modern decor serving unique seafood dishes, burgers & salads plus cocktails.
Great resturant upstairs and clothing store downstairs. Perfect for shopping, eating, and then touring St. Armands circle...
82 locals recommend
Shore St. Armands
465 John Ringling BlvdOceanside diner with modern decor serving unique seafood dishes, burgers & salads plus cocktails.
Great resturant upstairs and clothing store downstairs. Perfect for shopping, eating, and then touring St. Armands circle...
Pacific Rim
1859 Hillview StShopping
If you want to see quirky, head here and rummage through old circus memoriabilia.
Circus City Architectural Salvage
1001 Central AveIf you want to see quirky, head here and rummage through old circus memoriabilia.
The Exchange
539 S Orange AveRummage through extremely affordable home goods and trinkets.
Artisans' World Marketplace
128 S Pineapple AveCrafts from all over the world
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrEntertainment & Activities
Regal Hollywood - Sarasota
1993 Main StBurns Court Cinemas
506 Burns CtIndependant movie theater
Best Yoga Studio in Sarasota - all styles & levels of yoga classes & private instruction 7 days a week.
Rosemary Court Yoga
1370 Central AveBest Yoga Studio in Sarasota - all styles & levels of yoga classes & private instruction 7 days a week.
Sightseeing
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdGo have some ice cream, walk on the beach and try out some of the resturants!
358 locals recommend
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirGo have some ice cream, walk on the beach and try out some of the resturants!
SUNDAY ONLY, there will be a drum circle held at Siesta Key where you can dance along with the locals (starting around 3pm) and ending once the sun sets.
62 locals recommend
Siesta Key Drum Circle
948 Beach RdSUNDAY ONLY, there will be a drum circle held at Siesta Key where you can dance along with the locals (starting around 3pm) and ending once the sun sets.