Kensington Park Travel Guide
Sarasota
Visit Kensington Park
Popular places to visit
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.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
See hungry sharks and delicate seahorses at this research aquarium that specializes in the sea life that flourishes on Florida’s central west coastline.
Mall at University Town Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall at University Town Center during your trip to Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Nathan Benderson Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Nathan Benderson Park, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
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.
Things to do
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Top hotels in Kensington Park
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Our room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The rate felt very reasonable for the area, and having free parking close to the room was a big plus. Overall, it made for an easy, pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Interesting place. Some unique, desirable features (pool and hot tub area is very nice) but a few peculiarities. Rooms are quite spartan with odd design choices (e.g., the set up for the shower, toilet and sink) that led me to think it was a refurb'd older hotel - when actually it was built as designed. ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Every thing was excelente, only the shower wasn’t good.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
I would definitely stay here again. Walking distance to ocean. Clean and efficient room. Full size refrigerator, microwave and oven. Friendly staff and beautiful pool added to the wonderful experience we had. If I could say one thing to improve would be more water pressure in the shower. Good time ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
The place was not Hilton standard clean or anything else but the staff was all very nice. Website is very misleading ‼️ Only a tiny bar by the pool was only open a few hrs a day with a few seats. The bartenders were super nice though 👍 Shower curtain was ripping at the seams. Bathmat(cloth) was ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Lido Beach Resort
The property was very clean. The staff were pleasant overall it was a great day.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kensington Park
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.
The Meadows
The gardens and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit The Meadows. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Nathan Benderson Park and Mall at University Town Center are a few top sights nearby.
Pinecraft
While there might not be top attractions in Pinecraft, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ed Smith Stadium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota.
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.
Fruitville
Restaurants, beaches and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Fruitville. Make a stop by Nathan Benderson Park while you're exploring.
