Guidebook for Venice
Food Scene
This is a wonderful local coffee shop that roasts their organic coffee right here in Venice. The coffee is great, the food is good, and the place and people are fun. Tell the owner, Gary, Sheri and Jerry sent you.
8 locals recommend
Black Gold Coffee Roasters
2385 E Venice AveThis is a wonderful local coffee shop that roasts their organic coffee right here in Venice. The coffee is great, the food is good, and the place and people are fun. Tell the owner, Gary, Sheri and Jerry sent you.
This is a local spot that's great for people who love organic foods and drinks. They have everything from coffee to tea, juices, smoothies, wheat grass and a very healthy menu. It's in downtown Venice on the Island so you can explore another neat and beautiful part of our area.
10 locals recommend
Island Organics
231 Miami Ave WThis is a local spot that's great for people who love organic foods and drinks. They have everything from coffee to tea, juices, smoothies, wheat grass and a very healthy menu. It's in downtown Venice on the Island so you can explore another neat and beautiful part of our area.
Drinks & Nightlife
This outdoor place has everything for a fun filled day! There is live music, drinks, food and more right on the Myakka River. A old Florida hangout tucked up into the woods. A must experience while here.
60 locals recommend
Snook Haven
5000 E Venice AveThis outdoor place has everything for a fun filled day! There is live music, drinks, food and more right on the Myakka River. A old Florida hangout tucked up into the woods. A must experience while here.
Another great local place for great music, great scenery, and great food. A little down the road in Nokomis but it's worth the trip. It's right on the inner coastal and is a great spot to meet the locals and more.
102 locals recommend
Pop's Sunset Grill
112 Circuit RdAnother great local place for great music, great scenery, and great food. A little down the road in Nokomis but it's worth the trip. It's right on the inner coastal and is a great spot to meet the locals and more.
Parks & Nature
This house is located in the middle of this preserve. You can walk right down the road to where the trails are. They are at the end of this block and more just a few blocks behind us. More information is in the House Manual when you get here.
8 locals recommend
South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve
6125 Osprey RdThis house is located in the middle of this preserve. You can walk right down the road to where the trails are. They are at the end of this block and more just a few blocks behind us. More information is in the House Manual when you get here.
Our beach is just about a mile from the house. I walk there often. There's yoga in the mornings, fun and sun during the day and gorgeous sunsets in the evenings. Another must do.
88 locals recommend
Manasota key beach
8570 Manasota Key RdOur beach is just about a mile from the house. I walk there often. There's yoga in the mornings, fun and sun during the day and gorgeous sunsets in the evenings. Another must do.
Entertainment & Activities
Dearborn street is a taste of old Florida. Multiple shops and restaurants just 6 miles down the road. Antique shop, local artists and crafts, great restaurants and live music. Another must see while visiting.
19 locals recommend
West Dearborn Street
West Dearborn StreetDearborn street is a taste of old Florida. Multiple shops and restaurants just 6 miles down the road. Antique shop, local artists and crafts, great restaurants and live music. Another must see while visiting.