Things to Do

While nothing beats a day at the beach, go beyond the miles of the award-winning coastline to discover everything Sarasota County offers.


Spend a day strolling through art galleries and museums, hunting for shark teeth, picking up local goods at the farmer’s market, or perfecting your golf game. 

Need help deciding? Visit our Visitor Centers if you’re already in the area, download our app and discover the Sarasota Beach Pass, or check our events calendar to see what’s happening.

Our FAQs are a great place to find answers to top questions like, “Does Sarasota offer any walking tours?” or “What can we do on a rainy day?” And, you can get trip ideas curated by a select team of adventurous locals. 

Whatever you do during your visit to Sarasota County, we hope you make it memorable!