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Sightseeing
The City of Venice Fishing Pier is located at Brohard Park on the south end of the island of Venice. The 700-foot pier is a great location for fishing and to end the day watching a beautiful sunset.
https://www.venicegov.com/visiting/fishing-pier
The spectacular beach is at only less than a 5-minute drive from the rental place.
64 locals recommend
Manasota Beach
The spectacular beach is at only less than a 5-minute drive from the rental place.
This area is officially known as “The Venice Downtown Historic District,” with architecture modeled after Northern Italy.
Folks from all walks of life and all generations seem to enjoy coming to downtown Venice to experience some of that old fashioned old Florida atmosphere.
That's not the only reason to visit, however, for there are over 130 shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants for you to explore as well as numerous art galleries including the Venice Art Center on Nokomis Avenue South. In reality, you could pretty much spend the day!
71 locals recommend
Historic Downtown Venice, FL
101 W Venice AveThis area is officially known as “The Venice Downtown Historic District,” with architecture modeled after Northern Italy.
Folks from all walks of life and all generations seem to enjoy coming to downtown Venice to experience some of that old fashioned old Florida atmosphere.
That's not the only reason to visit, however, for there are over 130 shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants for you to explore as well as numerous art galleries including the Venice Art Center on Nokomis Avenue South. In reality, you could pretty much spend the day!
The natural spring maintains 85 degrees year-round and contains an estimated 51 minerals – one of the highest mineral content of any natural spring in the United States.
60 locals recommend
Warm Mineral Springs
The natural spring maintains 85 degrees year-round and contains an estimated 51 minerals – one of the highest mineral content of any natural spring in the United States.
The majestic Myakka River flows through 58 square miles of one of Florida’s oldest and largest parks.
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72The majestic Myakka River flows through 58 square miles of one of Florida’s oldest and largest parks.
Humphris Park is the entrance to the South Jetty. It is named for Thomas H. Humphris, who was mayor of Venice from 1972-73.
Amenities: Picnic tables, benches, showers, restrooms and food concession in the area known for fishing, surfing, sunsets, and Gulf views.
47 locals recommend
South Jetty Beach
2000 Tarpon Center DriveHumphris Park is the entrance to the South Jetty. It is named for Thomas H. Humphris, who was mayor of Venice from 1972-73.
Amenities: Picnic tables, benches, showers, restrooms and food concession in the area known for fishing, surfing, sunsets, and Gulf views.
Discover Venice Train Depot’s rich history with a train depot tour. Stroll through Rollins W. Coakley Railroad Park, featuring scenic walkways, picnic tables, and a restored caboose.
https://veniceareahistoricalsociety.org/page-18162
12 locals recommend
1927 Historic Venice Train Depot
303 E Venice AveDiscover Venice Train Depot’s rich history with a train depot tour. Stroll through Rollins W. Coakley Railroad Park, featuring scenic walkways, picnic tables, and a restored caboose.
https://veniceareahistoricalsociety.org/page-18162
One of the largest and most active community theatres in the United States, located in Venice, Florida since 1950.
65 locals recommend
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave WOne of the largest and most active community theatres in the United States, located in Venice, Florida since 1950.
Your trip to Venice Beach Florida will be incomplete if you do not visit the one beach named after the area. Not just famous for its name, Venice beach is also well-known for beachcombing for fossils such as shark teeth. The amenities it offers also makes it quite enticing as a beach spot to spend the entire day. On Venice Beach, you can enjoy the use of the volleyball courts and swim securely under the watchful eye of lifeguards. They also have several areas for having a picnic and you may also patronize the concession stand on site.
232 locals recommend
Venice Beach
101 The Esplanade SYour trip to Venice Beach Florida will be incomplete if you do not visit the one beach named after the area. Not just famous for its name, Venice beach is also well-known for beachcombing for fossils such as shark teeth. The amenities it offers also makes it quite enticing as a beach spot to spend the entire day. On Venice Beach, you can enjoy the use of the volleyball courts and swim securely under the watchful eye of lifeguards. They also have several areas for having a picnic and you may also patronize the concession stand on site.
The City of Venice Fishing Pier is located at Brohard Park on the south end of the island of Venice. The 700-foot pier is a great location for fishing and to end the day watching a beautiful sunset.
https://www.venicegov.com/visiting/fishing-pier
68 locals recommend
Venice Fishing Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SThe City of Venice Fishing Pier is located at Brohard Park on the south end of the island of Venice. The 700-foot pier is a great location for fishing and to end the day watching a beautiful sunset.
https://www.venicegov.com/visiting/fishing-pier
Catania's Winery produces fine hand-crafted wine from their small winery located only a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico, in Englewood, Florida. They carry a full line of winery equipment for home and commercial winemakers.
6 locals recommend
Catanias Winery
524 Paul Morris DrCatania's Winery produces fine hand-crafted wine from their small winery located only a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico, in Englewood, Florida. They carry a full line of winery equipment for home and commercial winemakers.
Food scene
Legendary riverside eatery seeing in classic jungle movies serving up seafood-focused Southern fare.
Englewood water Fest Block Party
49-1 S Orange AveBeachfront restaurant turning out a seafood-heavy menu plus fruity drinks from its tiki bar.
252 locals recommend
Sharky’s On The Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SBeachfront restaurant turning out a seafood-heavy menu plus fruity drinks from its tiki bar.
Lively outdoor dining under tiki huts, with a seafood-focused American menu & daily happy hour.
25 locals recommend
Dockside Waterfront Grill
509 N Tamiami TrailLively outdoor dining under tiki huts, with a seafood-focused American menu & daily happy hour.
Seafood, chops & sushi in airy, modern surrounds with coastal decor, deck seating & gulf views.
76 locals recommend
Fins At Sharky's
1600 Harbor Dr SSeafood, chops & sushi in airy, modern surrounds with coastal decor, deck seating & gulf views.
Legendary riverside eatery seeing in classic jungle movies serving up seafood-focused Southern fare.
60 locals recommend
Snook Haven
5000 E Venice AveLegendary riverside eatery seeing in classic jungle movies serving up seafood-focused Southern fare.