Bay Acres Travel Guide
Osprey

Popular places to visit

Oscar Scherer State Park
You can take time to visit Oscar Scherer State Park during your travels to Osprey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Historic Spanish Point
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Historic Spanish Point during your trip to Osprey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
The Oaks Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Osprey at The Oaks Club. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Things to do

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

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

Siesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour
Top hotels in Bay Acres

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
I’ve stayed here multiple times when visiting my daughter at Ringling College. Very convenient and comfortable beds, plus a cool tiki bar on site!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Very clean, good breakfast, nice stuff
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Bathroom is incredible small.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
I highly recommend staying here. Very, very clean inside and out! Breakfast is very good. The Staff is amazing and helpful! Nice pool! I look forward to my next visit!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Carlisle Inn
Truly enjoyed our stay here. Staff was wonderful! Great breakfast!!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Lido Beach Resort
Lovely hotel. Fantastic Hosekeeping. So sweet, they turn down your bed and leave chocolates. Really enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bay Acres

Rivendell
Though Rivendell may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Oscar Scherer State Park and Historic Spanish Point.

Sorrento Shores
While Sorrento Shores may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Oscar Scherer State Park and Nokomis Beach.
