Whether you’re an exercise enthusiast, super shopper or relaxation seeker, you’ll find plenty to do near our resort in Siesta Key, Florida. Snag a paddleboard, kayak along the shoreline or hop on a bike to explore the area.

Nearby Attractions

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Play a leisurely game of pool, shuffleboard, or table tennis at the Waterfall Terrace overlooking the gulf. All games are free for guests.

Game Area

Our resort features a mini-library of books available for you to read during your stay. Grab your favorite novel, find a shady spot, and unwind to the relaxing sound of Siesta Key Beach.

Books

Spanish Point is a 30-acre archaeological, historical, and environmental museum on Little Sarasota Bay. The annual Heritage Holidays Festival is held in November and December.

Website

Historic Spanish Point

Whether you are a seasoned angler, or a family looking to have some fun, Lee Side Charters can accommodate all types of fishermen and fisherwomen.

Lee Side Charters

The Residences on Siesta Key Beach can provide you and your family with bicycles so you can cycle the island. Biking is great exercise and the perfect way to experience Siesta Key up close. Travel along the paths surrounding our resort or ask the valet for fun places to explore.

Biking in Siesta Key

A charming, beachy district filled with restaurants, bars, ice cream parlors, and locally owned boutiques. Find unique little shops with knickknacks and souvenirs, surf gear and swimsuits, tennis supplies, and various Siesta Key mementos.

Siesta Key Village

Visit the Big Cat Habitat a safe haven to a variety of wild animals including tigers, lions, bears, primates and birds. Drop by or schedule a visit to watch training, bring a school tour or a corporate tour.

Big Cat Habitat

The Crowley Museum and Nature Center is a nonprofit nature and pioneer history center located on 190 acres of native land adjacent to the Myakka River in Sarasota County. Visitors can enjoy nature trails through the protected wildlife sanctuary, a boardwalk traversing the Maple Branch Swamp and Tatum Sawgrass Marsh, and an observation tower overlooking the Myakka River.

Crowley Museum

Bring the kids to the Mote Aquarium, part of the noted Mote Marine Laboratory complex. Enjoy an exciting day of petting stingrays, watching sharks and much more!

Mote Aquarium

Discover a colorful collection of quaint and quirky bungalows and cottages, set among tropical gardens and sculptures. Shop and dine in this quaint historic arts district in downtown Sarasota.

Towles Court Art District

Experience this big-top Sarasota attraction devoted to circus memorabilia, from parade wagons and calliopes to costumes and colorful posters. The grounds also include a classical courtyard, a rose garden, a museum shop, and the Historic Asolo Theater, a 19th-century Italian court playhouse that the Ringlings moved to Sarasota in the 1950s. On weekdays, the center offers guided tours of the art museum, house, and circus museum from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. While you're waiting for the next tour at the family-friendly Sarasota museum, explore the gardens or have lunch at Mable’s Coffee and Tea.

Circus Museum at The Ringling

Whether you need to check your email, surf the web, or upload vacation photos, we have iPads available so you can relax in the total comfort of your own residence.

iPads Available

Half- and full-day boat rentals for fishing/sightseeing. Professional fishing guides for fly/light-tackle fishing.

CB’s Saltwater Outfitters

Shop to your heart’s content at The Mall at University Town Center. With more than 150 stores and restaurants, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s, Dillard’s, and a children’s play area, you're sure to find your favorite fashion and lifestyle retailers and sit-down restaurants — as well as distinctive retailers you won’t find
anywhere else.

The Mall at University Town Center

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is Florida’s official art museum, filled with more than 500 years of European and American works - including one of the world's grandest collections of 17th-century baroque paintings. The Ca' d'Zan Mansion is the Ringlings' magnificent, 32-room Venetian-Gothic mansion on beautiful Sarasota Bay.

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

Our movie collection has more than 100 movies to choose from. This is a perfect way to end a long day in the Sarasota sun. Whether it's a movie for two or the whole family, you’re sure to find something that suits your mood.

Movies

Take a break after a day on the beach in our private cabanas surrounding our pool deck or enjoy the views of the pristine Gulf of Mexico while relaxing in your own private space, away from it all, enjoying the magnificent scenery.

Private Cabanas

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Parker Manatee Aquarium is a popular Sarasota museum with exhibits on the state's geologic and cultural history, ranging from prehistoric fossils to the recreated dwellings of Florida’s earliest Spanish settlers. The complex also boasts the Parker Manatee Aquarium and a full-dome planetarium, with shows featured daily.

Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Parker Manatee Aquarium

Catch some waves while paddleboarding or exploring the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico with one of our kayaks. See local wildlife, including manatees and dolphins, as you paddle the gentle Gulf waters.

Kayaking & Paddleboarding

With more than 140 upscale shops and specialty stores, St. Armands Circle offers the most diverse collection of fine dining and shopping in Sarasota. St. Armands is a unique Sarasota shopping experience, which spans two bridges over Sarasota Bay.

St. Armands Circle

Looking for a rainy-day activity? We have two gaming systems available for rental: PlayStation 3 or Wii. Feel free to bring your own games or borrow one of ours.

Game System Rental

Captain Jerry Chitwood has owned and operated Chitwood Charters for 27 years. As the originator and longest running exclusively Grand Banks chartering operation in the nation, Chitwood Charters has become one of Florida's most respected charter brokerages. With everything from rowboats to luxurious "mega-yachts" under his belt, Captain Chitwood has over 40 years of "in and on the water" experience.

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