Enjoy natural beauty and great weather, relaxing in a Postcard Vacation Rental and exploring the Sarasota area. The warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico lap onto world-class beaches, and all the amenties of this charming city await you. Find the perfect spot for your tropical vacation – choose from a cottage or condo on Siesta or Lido Key or in a golf/swim/tennis community, a downtown rooftop apartment, or a Treehouse Getaway. Let us help you select and reserve your perfect Postcard Vacation Rental.
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Sarasota, Florida’s Gulf Coast Gem
With white sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, a wealth of cultural offerings, and abundant dining, sports and entertainment options, Sarasota, Florida, is the perfect vacation location.
The area’s lush tropical beauty and gorgeous weather invite visitors to explore this unique city and its surrounding keys, with plenty of dining and shopping opportunities as well as large natural reserves and parks. Located just south of Tampa Bay and an easy drive from Orlando and Naples, there are plenty of day trips you can enjoy during a stay at one of our lovely Postcard Vacation Rental properties.
What To Do in Sarasota, Florida
Whatever you want to do on vacation, you can do in or near Sarasota, Florida. Dining options are plentiful, from elegant harborside to toes-in-the-sand, and evenings can be filled with theater and musical offerings. And shopping? From the lovely little shops on Saint Armands Circle to University Town Center’s collection of merchants, and everything in between, you will find what you need located not far from your Postcard Vacation Rental.
Art museums and galleries include the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, with a wonderful Circus Museum and Ringling’s mansion, the Ca’ d’Zan, and the new Sarasota Museum of Art. There’s a Clyde Butcher gallery on St. Armands, the Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy, and the Sarasota Classic Car Museum.
Outside Fun in Sarasota, Florida
Beach time is often the first choice for enjoying the area’s natural beauty, and sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico are spectacular. In Sarasota, you’ll find delightful beaches, like Siesta Key Beach – ranked as a “Best Beach in America” – where kids can build sand castles and adults can indulge in soaking up the semi-tropical sun. Many other beaches are close by, along the Gulf of Mexico and area bays, including the lovely Lido Key Beach.
If you prefer a golf course, you will have a wide range of choices. Boating is a local favorite, and you can rent a vessel or book a sunset cruise on the Sarasota Bay. Tennis, skateboarding, beach volleyball – every outdoor activity can be enjoyed in sunny Sarasota, Florida.
Looking for family fun? Visit the 10-acre Sarasota Jungle Gardens, with a variety of interesting animals and colorful birds. Or see the amazing animals living at Big Cat Habitat or on display at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. From the Shark’s Tooth Festival to offshore racing and circus extravaganzas, there’s plenty to do in Sarasota.
Day-Trip Adventures close to Sarasota
Exploring all the keys along the Gulf of Mexico can keep a visitor busy, but you can venture out to other attractions that are easily accessible from your Postcard Vacation Rental.
The Tampa Bay area offers a variety of entertainment options and museums to visit, from Busch Gardens to the Museum of Science and Industry and the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg. Orlando, home of Disney World and Universal Studios, is also close enough for a day trip. Inland, historic Arcadia is a famous haunt for antique lovers, and not far south of Sarasota is Naples, gateway to the Everglades.
Postcard Vacation Rentals makes it easy to begin planning a Sarasota vacation. Then, mapping out your adventures is all up to you.