Free & Cheap Things to Do in Sarasota, FL

  • The list below includes 99 free or cheap things to do in or near Sarasota, Florida, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Beaches, Kayaking and Aquariums.
  • From Siesta Key Beach to Lido Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sarasota and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bradenton, Venice, Siesta Key and Holmes Beach.
  • The list below includes 99 free or cheap things to do in or near Sarasota, Florida, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Beaches, Kayaking and Aquariums.
  • From Siesta Key Beach to Lido Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sarasota and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bradenton, Venice, Siesta Key and Holmes Beach.
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Students learn fusing and slumping techniques to a create one-of-a-kind candlesticks for function or decoration
17.0 Miles
96% 45 votes
Hiking Trails 257 North Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285 MoreLess Info
Waterway Park is a public park that was initiated in 1999. Visitors of the park can walk or cycle a 9.5 mile trail that passes through the park, and dolphins can be seen in the nearby waterways.
17.1 Miles
86% 650 votes
Beaches Venice, FL MoreLess Info
The Venice Municipal Beach is a certified Blue Wave Beach and has won in 2008 the best restored Beach Award. Volleyball courts, picnic areas and boardwalks are some of the amenities found here. There are also many shark teeth and other fossils to be found in the sand.
17.1 Miles
100% 33 votes
Parks 200 W. Venice Ave., Venice, FL MoreLess Info
Centennial Park is a hub for community events like Farmer's Markets and auto shows. The park also has picnic tables, a gazebo, a veterans' memorial, and an interactive splash pad for children.
17.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Aquariums 536 E Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285 MoreLess Info
Father Fish Aquarium is a hobby shop catering to the novice as well as the serious hobbyist and is home to a variety of tropical fish, both salt and fresh water.
17.6 Miles
100% 28 votes
Kayaking 304 Warfield Ave. #17, Venice, FL 34285 MoreLess Info
Short yet informative kayaking tours are the specialty of Easy Kayaking. A wide number of individual tour packages are offered, but all of them provide wildlife viewing, photography stops, and instruction for those new to kayaking like older children.
17.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Kayaking 304 S Warfield Ave, Ste 17, Venice, FL 34285 MoreLess Info
With tours ranging from 2 to 5 hours long, Easy Kayaking: Lessons & Tours takes visitors through the region's spring-fed rivers on a sightseeing kayak adventure. During the tour, visitors can spot wildlife like alligators, manatees, dolphins, and more.
17.7 Miles
86% 14 votes
Food Tours 325 Sorrento Street, Venice, FL 34285 MoreLess Info
As a foodie tour, The Taste of Venice Grand Gourmet Food Tour offers visitors food samples from local shops and restaurants. At each stop, chefs will explain the history of the food they are presenting.
18.0 Miles
94% 538 votes
Beaches South Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach, FL MoreLess Info
With numerous access points and supervised by lifeguards, Bradenton Beach has everything expected from a beach, and a snack bar.
18.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches 102 Magnolia Avenue, Anna Maria, FL 34216 MoreLess Info
Located on the scenic Anna Maria Island, Beach Park Access provides visitors with access to the public beach location. Visitors commonly enjoy swimming, having picnics on the beach, or spending time relaxing in the sun.
18.2 Miles
89% 153 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 1301 Gulf Dr S, Anna Maria, FL MoreLess Info
One of the most beautiful areas in the Florida Keys is Coquina Baywalk, an elevated wooden boardwalk on the banks of Leffis Key. Enjoy a stroll through this pristine environment without getting wet or muddy.
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