Downtown Venice Travel Guide
Venice
Visit Downtown Venice
Popular places to visit
Venice Theater
You can make plans for a show at Venice Theater during your trip to Venice. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Centennial Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Centennial Park, a lovely green space in Venice. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Venice Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Venice Beach, a popular beach in Venice.
Caspersen Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Caspersen Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Venice. Attend a sporting event in the area or seek out the cycling trails.
Manasota Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Manasota Beach during your travels in Venice Island? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.
Venice Fishing Pier
After visiting Venice Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Venice. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.
Things to do
Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Sarasota with Olde Florida History!
Mangroves & Hidden Beach Kayak Tour
Dolphin and Manatee Adventure tour of Osprey with Florida History
Venice Clear Kayak Glass Bottom LED Night Tour
Sarasota: Siesta Key Clear Kayak Tour with Guide
Siesta Key 2 Hour Private Charter- Siestas Best Dolphin Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Venice
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
It was clean and in a great location. I was alone and felt safe.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
This was such a great place to stay. The pool was GREAT and the beach access was fantastic
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Carlisle Inn
Stay was very good. Only complaint is that the beds were uncomfortable and breakfast is always the same and average not much variety. Property is closed to everything and only 10 minutes away from the beach.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Lido Beach Resort
The hotel is good, but it’s nothing spectacular. The website says breakfast is a buffet, but that’s not true. They also charged me fees for everything I consumed. At the restaurant, the breakfast is not really that good. The eggs are pre-cooked, and the food is okay, but nothing impressive or ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
The Westin Sarasota
Awesome stay. Very clean. Staff was great. Nice honeymoon stay. Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites
We loved it - it was amazing. I would recommend this place again. It was close to everything all within walking distance.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Venice
Gateway
When in Gateway, you can plan a visit to Venice Beach and Venice Train Depot, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Venice Island
If you're spending some time in Venice Island, Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Golden Beach
While visiting Golden Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Venice Beach and Manasota Beach.
Venice Isle Estates
While there might not be top attractions in Venice Isle Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Venice Train Depot and Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club.
Venice Gardens
If you're spending some time in Venice Gardens, Jacaranda West Country Club and Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club are top sights worth seeing.
South Venice
While visiting South Venice, you might make a stop by sights like Venice Area Audubon Society and Jacaranda West Country Club.
