Indian Beach Sapphire Shores Travel Guide

Sarasota

Sarasota Jungle Gardens showing bird life
Sarasota Jungle Gardens which includes bird life and zoo animals
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens featuring bird life
Sarasota Jungle Gardens as well as a large group of people

Popular places to visit

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

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.

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Sarasota Jungle Gardens showing a garden and signage

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

5/5(1 review)

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

Sarasota Jungle Gardens
New College of Florida

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.

New College of Florida
Ca d\'Zan Mansion featuring a house and heritage architecture

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.

Ca’ d’Zan
Lido Beach

Lido Beach

4.5/5(31 reviews)

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.

Lido Beach
St. Armands Circle which includes a statue or sculpture

St. Armands Circle

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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.

St. Armands Circle

Things to do

HydroCats

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

Rp2.360.907
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Sarasota: Seabob Experience

Sarasota: Seabob Experience

Rp2.915.100
per adult
Sarasota: Seabob Experience
Private Luxury Boat Charter

Private Luxury Boat Charter

Rp6.073.125
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Private Luxury Boat Charter
Picture 4 for Activity Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Rp890.725
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Rp955.505
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
Sarasota Scavenger Hunt: Sarasota Spectacles

Self-Guided Sarasota Scavenger Hunt: Sarasota Spectacles

Rp199.360
per adult
Self-Guided Sarasota Scavenger Hunt: Sarasota Spectacles
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Top hotels in Indian Beach Sapphire Shores

Kompose Boutique Hotel

Kompose Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,139 reviews)
"It was clean and cute. We had to wait for our room to be available but the staff was apologetic and tried to male up for it. We were disappointed that the balcony didn't have what was pictured but it was a nice large space."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

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Kompose Boutique Hotel
Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle, Siesta Key, FL
The price is Rp2.341.064 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp2.341.064
Rp3.013.714 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,778 reviews)
"The bed was firm, but the property was quiet, clean, and comfortable. This was one if the most relaxing getaways I've been on. I would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Tropical Beach Resorts
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

3.5 out of 5
202 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
The price is Rp2.341.064 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp2.341.064
Rp3.101.718 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,520 reviews)
"The property was good , surrounded area was very poor a lot of closed down buildings and a lot of homeless people"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

4 out of 5
12324 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL
The price is Rp2.756.638 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp2.756.638
Rp3.516.559 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bradenton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,569 reviews)
"We were extremely happy with our room and balcony overlooking the marina. It was just as you described! My husband uses a walker and we found it very easy for him to use in the room, elevator and pool area."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
The Westin Sarasota

The Westin Sarasota

4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive, Sarasota, FL
The price is Rp2.479.589 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp2.479.589
Rp3.207.087 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,031 reviews)
"The staff at the front desk and at the pool were very pleasant and attentive. Parking Was expensive in my opinion, but the guys and girls would run around and get your car when you needed. Valet only. No microwave to heat anything up even though it’s always hot in Florida."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

The Westin Sarasota
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway

3 out of 5
6600 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.786.966 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp1.786.966
Rp2.019.271 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,462 reviews)
"This was my first time staying at this hotel. On the first day, the bathtub was clogged, but the staff acted quickly and switched us to a different room right away. Other than that, everything was great. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, always checking in to see if we needed anything. ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
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Other neighbourhoods around Indian Beach Sapphire Shores

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Central Sarasota

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

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.

Central Sarasota
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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.

North Sarasota
Sarasota showing a beach as well as children

Downtown Sarasota

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

Downtown Sarasota
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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.

Whitfield Estates
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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.

Bird Key
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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.

Saint Armands Key

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