Venice, FL Guidebook
Food scene
Fin's offers upscale dinning with a great view of the Venice Fishing Pier and the Gulf coast.
76 locals recommend
Fins At Sharky's
1600 Harbor Dr SFin's offers upscale dinning with a great view of the Venice Fishing Pier and the Gulf coast.
Pop's Sunset Grill
112 Circuit Rd
Snook's Bayside Restaurant and Tiki Bar
779 W Wentworth StGreat place for a loaded Bloody Mary.
Crow's Nest Restaurant & Marina
1968 Tarpon Center DrGreat for seafood and drinks.
Venice Avenue Creamery
249 W Venice AveGreat ice cream on Venice Island.
This is our favorite sushi and Thai place in Venice. The food is delish and the staff is super nice.
15 locals recommend
The Star Thai & Sushi Venice
533 U.S. 41 Bypass NThis is our favorite sushi and Thai place in Venice. The food is delish and the staff is super nice.
Delicious food in a great atmosphere, the staff is super friendly.
135 locals recommend
Farlows on the Water
2080 S McCall RdDelicious food in a great atmosphere, the staff is super friendly.
Croissant & Co
501 W Venice AveGreat place for some delicious French pastries & eats.
Zebra Lounge
215 Miami Ave WGreat piano bar with wine, beer & great food.
Great Polish-American food, drinks & beer in a nice atmosphere.
14 locals recommend
Howards Restaurant
70 N Indiana AveGreat Polish-American food, drinks & beer in a nice atmosphere.
Off The Wagon Brewery & Kitchen
2107 S Tamiami TrailA great microbrewery with a gastropub.
Magnolias on the Bay
2395 North Beach RoadCasual Fare by Day, Fine Dining By Night
Dockside Waterfront Grill
509 N Tamiami TrailPineapple Tequila Mexican Restaurant, Grill & Cantina
Howards Restaurant
70 N Indiana AveGreat Polish-American food with an awesome outdoor pato
Peachwave West Villages
Awesome self serve frozen yogurt with great toppings
Blue Pineapple Bistro
470 W Dearborn St.Awesome drinks
Great beaches
This is local favorite, low key, no life guard kind of beach. This beach is great for shark tooth funding and for ling walks.
64 locals recommend
Manasota Beach
This is local favorite, low key, no life guard kind of beach. This beach is great for shark tooth funding and for ling walks.
Caspersen Beach
Harbor DrAnother great beach in Venice.
Venice Beach
101 The Esplanade SCatch up on your tan or go for a swim at this wonderful beach.
Voted #1 beach in the US many times. The powdered sugar sand is one of a kind.
798 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
Voted #1 beach in the US many times. The powdered sugar sand is one of a kind.
Englewood Beach
Beach RoadGreat public beach.
Great beach for paddle boarding, swimming, shark tooth & shell hunting.
151 locals recommend
Stump Pass Beach State Park
900 Gulf BlvdGreat beach for paddle boarding, swimming, shark tooth & shell hunting.
Sightseeing
No visit to Venice is complete without visiting the Fishing Pier. Weather you choose to dine at Sharky’s or Fin’s, splash in the ocean or walk on the fishing pier this place is a must visit. Perfect place for catching sunsets!
68 locals recommend
Venice Fishing Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SNo visit to Venice is complete without visiting the Fishing Pier. Weather you choose to dine at Sharky’s or Fin’s, splash in the ocean or walk on the fishing pier this place is a must visit. Perfect place for catching sunsets!
Spend the day exploring the museums grounds, there is a lot to see.
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdSpend the day exploring the museums grounds, there is a lot to see.
What a fun place for kids! The can feed the flamingos, coy fish, or the goats. There are so many animals to look at.
296 locals recommend
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdWhat a fun place for kids! The can feed the flamingos, coy fish, or the goats. There are so many animals to look at.
Great place for shopping, dinning and walking around. Also, check out Lido Beach!
358 locals recommend
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirGreat place for shopping, dinning and walking around. Also, check out Lido Beach!
This is a great aquarium and is a great place for a day trip with the kids.
532 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyThis is a great aquarium and is a great place for a day trip with the kids.
Parks
Great place for biking, hiking and playing outside. There is a great playground for the kids.
46 locals recommend
Shamrock Park & Nature Center
3900 Shamrock DrGreat place for biking, hiking and playing outside. There is a great playground for the kids.
Centennial Park
200 W Venice AveSplash pad great for the kids to cool off and run around.
Waterway Park
200 N Tamiami TrailGreat bike/walk trail that goes all the way to Sarasota.
Great park with walking trails, also has a kayak rental place/lounge.
91 locals recommend
Oscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State ParkGreat park with walking trails, also has a kayak rental place/lounge.
Great park for spotting alligators and many types of birds. Great fishing place as well.
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Great park for spotting alligators and many types of birds. Great fishing place as well.
Neighborhoods
Centennial Park
200 W Venice AveVenice Island is a great place to walk around, shop or dine.
Great place for a stroll along the lake, great playground for kids, live concerts, farmers market, restaurants and shops.
Downtown Wellen Park
Great place for a stroll along the lake, great playground for kids, live concerts, farmers market, restaurants and shops.