Indian Beach Sapphire Shores Travel Guide
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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.

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.
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.
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
You can make plans for a show at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre during your trip to Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Sarasota Ballet
You can get tickets for a performance at Sarasota Ballet during your trip to Sarasota. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
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

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Top hotels in Indian Beach Sapphire Shores

Kompose Boutique Hotel
"Loved my stay here every time I get a chance to stay. :) I think charging for sauna is too much but maybe it’s good to keep it operational and clean"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"Muy buena nuestra experiencia. Limpieza excelente. Atención buena. Súper tranquilo ideal para descansar. Muy recomendado"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
"The staff was amazing. They would bring an order to our room. They had a fair selection of snacks and drinks to purchase. One thing I would recommend would be to have cooler to sell ice cream and popsicles. The pool area was delightful with lots of lounge chairs and tables to eat at. I would highly ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
"Cannot see the beach from your room, but it is a very short walk and very beautiful as you’re walking out. There’s not that much space most of it has taken up by rental chairs, which is only happened in the last two years."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
"i liked it pool area,but hotel is old and dark indie,window look on the hallway"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Carlisle Inn
"Everyone is friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great. And they have a restaurant next door that is Excellent."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Indian Beach Sapphire Shores

Bayou Oaks
While there might not be top attractions in Bayou Oaks, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sarasota Jungle Gardens and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
