Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Siesta Key

"The Ringling is the State Art Museum of Florida and an exceptional cultural and educational centre. This famous American museum is the legacy of John and Mable Ringling and located within the 66 acre grounds of their Winter estate. John Ringling was the founder of the Ringling Bros. circus and later became the co-owner of the Barnum & Bailey Circus."

"Sarasota is known as a circus town after John Ringling built his winter home here. After his passing, the estate was turned into a museum that receives thousands of visitors each year. Ringling has a few different areas."

"Ca' d'Zan, (Venetian for "House of John"), is the waterfront residence built for Mable and John Ringling. The mansion was designed by architect Dwight James Baum with assistance from the Ringlings, built by Owen Burns, and was completed in 1926. It is designed in Venetian Gothic style."

"Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Siesta Beach and Honeymoon Island State Park. Explore Clearwater's surroundings by going to Ellenton Premium Outlets (in Ellenton), St. Petersburg (Craftsman House Gallery, The Dali Museum, & more) and Treasure Island Beach (in Treasure Island). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 23rd (Sat) at Legoland Florida Resort. Spend the 22nd (Fri) on the water with a fishing tour."

"The Siesta Key Beach lives up to the hype of being consistently ranked as the best beach in the United States. It even was ranked as the fifth best beach in the world by TripAdvisor. The fine, white sand and beautiful water are gorgeous."

"Housing over 120 birds in their 3 acre site, Save our Seabirds aims to rehabilitate injured birds and to educate the public on how to minimize environmental risks to them. Their Birdwalk shows visitors how each species has adapted to its natural environment. The Wild Bird Learning Center has some interesting educational displays."

"This attraction is right next to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. The birds here have been injured, treated yet unable to return to the wild. It provides a tremendous educational opportunity to learn about the local birds and what we can do to help in conservation efforts."

"Save Our Seabirds, Inc. is an animal shelter specifically catering to seabirds. It features an onsite learning center, offering educational galleries and live exhibits."

"This is the only DQ that I've seen that doesn't offer hamburgers. Be nice if they did. The malts are so ..."

"In the heart of downtown Sarasota Florida, Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill stands alone for creative sushi, fresh sashimi and a new spin on asian fusion--all at remarkable prices. The Tsunami team focuses on ensuring every meal exceeds your expectations. Hours:12:06 AM - 12:00 PM todaySat: 12:00 PM - 10:30 PMSun: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PMMon: 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMTue: 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMWed: 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMThu: 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMFri: 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM"

"Ask anyone and you will hear that the best Sarasota restaurant for sushi is Tsunami. This Japanese spot is open daily for lunch and dinner and features dozens of sushi rolls. This includes everything from traditional sashimi to crazy rolls like ones with spicy escolar and pine nuts or the Tiger Roll with four different kinds of fish!"

"Waitress was so nice and I could tell that the whole staff works so hard to make sure everything is perfect...."

"Absolutely fabulous food, perfectly and authentically spiced, seasoned and prepared. Served hot and quickly. The lunch special is a generous portion and ..."

"Celebrating more than 30 years of fantastic food, Michael’s on East is a fine dining staple in Sarasota. Touted for its steak – some say it’s the best in Sarasota – this restaurant-piano bar has a long list of awards, including last year’s Florida Trend’s Golden Spoon Award. The menu has a number of seafood specialties, a selection of gourmet sandwiches, and a “city lite” section, which includes a globally inspired range of healthy options."

"Went here with my wife for an anniversary dinner, wonderful service (James our waiter was top notch) the food was excellent and the atmosphere was very n..."

"Lila Sarasota brings spontaneity and playfulness to organic, healthy and mostly vegetable food into the heart of Sarasota. They serve small portions of meat so if you bring a friend that eats it, they can still enjoy their meat-filled meal alongside you!. Head Chefs and owners of Lila, Ryan Boeve and Arthur Lopes, wanted to bring locally-sourced food into a casual venue for all of Sarasota to enjoy."

"Located off Main Street, Lila is a vegan friendly, environmentally conscious restaurant that supports local organic farmers. Lila is known for their creative plant based menu. She’s the cool kid of vegan friendly spots in Sarasota."

"1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice; 941-484-9551; crowsnest-venice.com. Named one of the “100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America for 2019” by OpenTable, The Crow’s Nest Restaurant & Marina is a Venice landmark dating back to 1976 that overlooks the South Jetty, a gorgeous sight marking the exit of Dona Bay into the Gulf of Mexico. Now with additional outdoor tables downstairs as well as the second floor open-air seating, Crow’s Nest serves lunch and dinner."

"1968 Tarpon Center Drive, 941-484-9551; crowsnest-venice.com. Named one of the “100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America for 2019” by OpenTable, The Crow’s Nest Restaurant & Marina is a Venice landmark dating back to 1976 that overlooks the South Jetty, a gorgeous sight marking the exit of Dona Bay into the Gulf of Mexico. Now with additional outdoor tables downstairs as well as the second floor open-air seating, Crow’s Nest serves lunch and dinner daily."

"1986 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, (941) 484-9551, crowsnest-venice.com. A waterfront landmark since 1976, The Crow’s Nest provides tasty seafood in a beautiful marina setting. There's a big list of raw items to choose from, while the main menu highlights grouper, shrimp and crab, as well as beef."

"Celebrating more than 30 years of fantastic food, Michael’s on East is a fine dining staple in Sarasota. Touted for its steak – some say it’s the best in Sarasota – this restaurant-piano bar has a long list of awards, including last year’s Florida Trend’s Golden Spoon Award. The menu has a number of seafood specialties, a selection of gourmet sandwiches, and a “city lite” section, which includes a globally inspired range of healthy options."

"Went here with my wife for an anniversary dinner, wonderful service (James our waiter was top notch) the food was excellent and the atmosphere was very n..."