Title: Visit North Sarasota: Best of North Sarasota, Sarasota Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in North Sarasota](https://expedia.ca/North-Sarasota-Sarasota-Hotels.0-n553248635975847442-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Sarasota](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Sarasota.d602719.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Sarasota](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Sarasota.d602719.Travel-Guide-Activities)[North Sarasota Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-North-Sarasota.d553248635975847442.Car-Rental-Guide)[North Sarasota Vacations](https://expedia.ca/North-Sarasota.d553248635975847442.Destination-Travel-Guides) # North Sarasota ## Sarasota ![Drone view of Marina Jack from Bayfront park looking North at the Sarasota high rise landscape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975847442/ed65e7b4-8aec-47cd-8dff-59c20e038b8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit North Sarasota Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Sarasota travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Sarasota.dx602719) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Lido Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145141/1d4594a7-b7e1-465d-bffb-87633a8cb34c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lido Beach Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Lido Beach, a popular beach in Sarasota. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's beautiful sunsets. [](https://expedia.ca/Lido-Beach-Sarasota.d6145141.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. Armands Circle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066013/68f30605-19f4-40dc-adef-6a7c4f8de0ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Armands-Circle-Saint-Armands-Key.d6066013.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068719/cfac6c31-d3b7-4ef2-8eb6-3ddb2ef0d01a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Mote-Marine-Laboratory-Aquarium-Sarasota.d6068719.Vacation-Attraction) ![EJETFA The official entrance at the new Mall at University Town Center located just off I-75 on University Parkway in Sarasota Floria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621552334815/a709fe02-ddf9-4950-ac16-ad9bb78fea40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mall at University Town Center You can search for that perfect souvenir at Mall at University Town Center during your visit to Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Mall-At-University-Town-Center-Sarasota.d553248621552334815.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sarasota_NathanBendersonPark_553248621552334812-4](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621552334812/4621b088-5df0-4183-abf7-741d7dd533f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Nathan-Benderson-Park-Sarasota.d553248621552334812.Vacation-Attraction) ![John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533115781/764bfc1a-5e59-44c6-9e13-776837deeb97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art You can spend time studying the exhibits at John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art during your trip to Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets. [](https://expedia.ca/John-And-Mable-Ringling-Museum-Of-Art-Indian-Beach-Sapphire-Shores.d553248621533115781.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kayak Tour through Mangrove Tunnels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2804370/952d1574-7738-46f0-a74e-760ca8ad9fa2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mangroves, Manatees & a Hidden Beach Kayak Tour (Siesta Key) CA $81 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mangroves.a2804370.activity-details) ![Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45717106/1769b6b4-2399-493b-b2e1-2c431df049f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour CA $89 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sarasota-clear-kayak-led-night-glass-bottom-tour.a45717106.activity-details) ![Picture 4 for Activity Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47882758/2ec2e6d6-5025-4030-af1a-c50911af2840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour CA $75 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/bradenton-anna-maria-island-guided-kayaking-manatee-tour.a47882758.activity-details) ![Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46991341/31e93ae4-53ce-4938-bafd-eafa7f98459f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour CA $89 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/siesta-key.a46991341.activity-details) ![Anna Maria Island and Bradenton: Sunset Kayak Dolphin Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47815915/af51b4cf-b88e-466d-8084-4306da8e3248.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anna Maria Island and Bradenton: Sunset Kayak Dolphin Tour CA $82 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/anna-maria-island-and-bradenton-sunset-kayak-dolphin-tour.a47815915.activity-details) ![Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47873661/72af7c39-bd41-4b47-8615-13cdf085eb7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour CA $89 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/anna-maria-island-the-island-kayak-tour.a47873661.activity-details) [See all activities in Sarasota](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Sarasota.d602719.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## North Sarasota Hotel Deals ![Kompose Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38220000/38215400/38215316/3006ffef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kompose Boutique Hotel 965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL CA $123 CA $156 total Apr 4 - Apr 5 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,207 reviews) The onsite restaurant was less than desirable. It took them 45min to get us our dinner and were a bit unorganized. Rooms were nice and clean and the property was well maintained. Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=38215316&PinnedHotelID=38215316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975847442) ![Golden Host Resort - Sarasota](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21400/21331/6dc32504_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Golden Host Resort - Sarasota 4675 N Tamiami Trl Sarasota FL CA $109 CA $123 total Apr 29 - Apr 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,378 reviews) Husband sunk into bed/ almost rolled off in the middle of the night due to how sunk down the beds are. Condition of the property is okay, definitely could use updating (cracks in bathroom tile). Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F04%2F2026&endDate=30%2F04%2F2026&selected=21331&PinnedHotelID=21331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975847442) ![Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41970000/41961400/41961327/e1f2d8a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound 12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL CA $247 CA $319 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Bradenton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,043 reviews) Free Breakfast is a good perk. I'm thinking this hotel struggles when it is at full capacity. The pool was the real issue. Very difficult to get lounge chairs as people would save them with towels then dissappear for hours. Kids throwing/whipping balls across the pool surface was another issue. Finally, ... Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=41961327&PinnedHotelID=41961327&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975847442) ![Tropical Beach Resorts](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1250000/1241000/1240909/f85b62a5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tropical Beach Resorts 6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL CA $283 CA $356 total Apr 30 - May 1 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,388 reviews) It’s was a nice place to stay so close to beach and free shuttle to the village Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F04%2F2026&endDate=01%2F05%2F2026&selected=1240909&PinnedHotelID=1240909&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975847442) ![Azul Resort Siesta Key](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123480000/123471600/123471528/3f0a51ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Azul Resort Siesta Key 1105 Point of Rocks Rd Siesta Key FL CA $479 CA $542 total Apr 26 - Apr 27 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (91 reviews) The room was clean and new. The location was perfect. However the shower was flooding the bathroom to the point where it was reaching the threshold into the room. I contacted the staff who sent a maintenace person. The said the shower was missing some kind of gasket. I also think it was not draining ... Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=123471528&PinnedHotelID=123471528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975847442) ![Tropical Breeze Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/880000/879700/879629/03ad611d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tropical Breeze Resort 140 Columbus Blvd. Siesta Key FL CA $386 CA $489 total Apr 28 - Apr 29 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews) Really nice stay. Everyone was super friendly and room was clean. I love that they give beach chairs, beach towels, beach toys for kids, and bikes for free!! Perfect 3 day stay. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Sarasota-Indian-Beach-Sapphire-Shores.dx553248635976482059) ![Central Sarasota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563219823/eac47f3e-3708-4a4c-82d5-59f5fb3e0bb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central Sarasota 4/5(37 area reviews) Gardens, art galleries, and theaters are some highlights of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring. [](https://expedia.ca/Sarasota-Central-Sarasota.dx553248633938969734) ![Downtown Sarasota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602719/241864ee-40e5-4f07-a59f-b943ed71f47c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Sarasota If you're spending some time in Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Sarasota-Downtown-Sarasota.dx553248635976481694) ![new subdivision in Lakewood Ranch near Sarasotal, Florida, near the Sarasota Polo grounds and ranch stables](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341254/1e8db3e9-9602-4320-9bfd-43393c398533.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Meadows The Meadows is well-liked for its gardens and lake views. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Nathan Benderson Park and Mall at University Town Center are some interesting sights nearby to check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Sarasota-The-Meadows.dx6341254) ![ Sarasota, Florida, USA - January 11, 2022: Ca' d'Zan in The Ringling in Sarasota, Florida, USA. Ca' d'Zan is a Mediterranean revival style residence of John Ringling and his wife Mable. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975874486/8109914a-e449-48fe-94be-1ff8192030e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whitfield Estates Whitfield Estates might not have many top sights, but Powel Crosley Estate and Ca’ d’Zan are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Whitfield-Estates.dx553248635975874486) ![Arlington Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602719/43c6394c-bda3-40b0-af8f-1678b1eaf99a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Arlington Park Arlington Park might not have many top sights, but Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Marina Jack are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 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