Living on the water in beautiful Sarasota, Florida gives you the opportunity to travel to various interesting boating destinations in Sarasota with your grandchildren.
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City Island
Located at the northernmost point of Lido Key Beach, City Island is one of the fun boating destinations in Sarasota to visit. The City Island Park features a full playground, picnic areas and fishing docks to enjoy a favorite past times.
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
Enjoy an up-close experience with marine life through the interactive exhibits at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. Take a break from the sun at City Island Park across the way to view and learn more about sea turtles, sharks, manatees and 100+ additional marine life species.
Siesta Key Beach
Siesta Key Beach provides an unforgettable Sarasota experience. Siesta Key Village features numerous shops and restaurants you and your grandchildren can investigate and a "Drum Circle" on Sunday nights.
Hart's Landing
Fishing lovers must include Hart's Landing amid your boating destinations in Sarasota. The oldest saltwater fishing bait and tackle store, Hart's Landing is the place to go for to find out about the best fishing areas from their knowledgeable staff.
The T.J. "Tony" Saprito Fishing Pier
The largest fishing pier in Sarasota County, this pier has a park-like setting and offers ample fishing from the sidewalks and seawall along with benches and a gazebo.
Selby Botanical Gardens
Located on the shores of Sarasota Bay, Selby Botanical Gardens is the perfect place to experience the beauty of horticulture and learn more about ongoing conservation and research.
Bird Key Park
If you're looking for a pet friendly park as part of your boating destinations in Sarasota, take the grandkids and your dog(s) to Bird Key Park on Sarasota Bay. Located just west of Ringling Causeway Bridge, everyone can enjoy the beautiful views and water access.
Bayfront Park
For a great way to cool off, take your grandchildren to the Children's Fountain at Bayfront Park. Located right on Sarasota Bay, Bayfront Park offers amazing views of the downtown skyline, city marina and the John Ringling Causeway Bridge.
