Indian Beach Sapphire Shores Travel Guide
Sarasota





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Popular places to visit

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Chatter with a parrot, watch lemurs swing by, meet a flock of flamingos and explore a tropical oasis in this extensive botanical park.

New College of Florida
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of New College of Florida during your travels in Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Ca’ d’Zan
Circus magnate John Ringling left a legacy to Sarasota with this Venetian-Gothic mansion, complete with sprawling bayside gardens and an impressive art collection.

Lido Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Lido Beach, a popular beach in Sarasota. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

St. Armands Circle
Consider this area as a circular outdoor mall. Like any mall, you can shop, dine, browse or just people-watch. Unlike most malls, this one never closes to walkers.
Things to do

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

Experience Parasailing in Sarasota

City Sightseeing Trolley Tour of Sarasota

Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Sarasota

Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
Top hotels in Indian Beach Sapphire Shores

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Spotless room
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Tropical Beach Resorts
Great place, easy beach access and property was beautiful.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Great room ans clean room
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Carlisle Inn
Quiet, clean hotel, easy parking, good breakfast
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Very nice staff! Loved the theme of the place!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Hibiscus Suites - Gateway to Siesta Key
Was wonderful stay and I will back. Large rooms well updated
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Indian Beach Sapphire Shores

Central Sarasota
Gardens, art galleries and theatres highlight some of the noteworthy features of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

North Sarasota
While North Sarasota isn't home to many top sights, Ed Smith Stadium and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota.

Whitfield Estates
While there might not be top attractions in Whitfield Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Powel Crosley Estate and Ca’ d’Zan.

Bird Key
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bird Key and surrounding area, you can visit Lido Beach and South Lido Park.

Saint Armands Key
Beaches and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about Saint Armands Key. A stop by St. Armands Circle is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
