Hotels in Venice, FL

Plan a sandy stay in Venice, a smaller-sized city located along Florida's Gulf Coast in Sarasota County. Known for its picturesque soft sandy beaches, wealth of public parks, cute cafes, boutique shops, and a rich history, this is a great place to visit any time of year. Stay at top Venice hotels in town and enjoy the many popular outdoor activities Venice has to offer, including ocean watersports, swimming, easy fishing, and soaking in sun rays all day long from the area’s incredible beaches. Also worth exploring are its offshore coral reef, and Caspersen Beach, where prehistoric shark teeth are often found. Hike along great Multi-use trails that hug the Intracoastal Waterway in Venetian Waterway Park, or plan a nice daytime picnic from Centennial Park while the kids splash in its interactive fountain. So plan to see some of the top sights and attractions in town and rest assured, this is about to be one salty stay to remember.

For the ultimate beach day just outside hotels in Venice, head to Caspersen Beach. Here, you could easily spend an entire day soaking in rays, swimming, snorkeling, reading, paddling, shelling, building sandcastles and even hunting for prehistoric shark's teeth! Visit a great local rental shop nearby for chairs, umbrellas, and other beach necessities.

After sunbathing all afternoon, mosey to the right of Caspersen out to the Venice Fishing Pier to enjoy the town’s local 700-ft-long pier. Here, you can take advantage of the many rod and reel rentals and enjoy some fishing (no need for a license here!) plus drink in the breathtaking sunset views from this unparalleled vantage point. Watch boats passing by, see incredible views for a couple of miles up and down the coastline, and even look for shark’s teeth under the pier.

Itching for an evening out on the town? Make your way to the Venice Theatre nearby Venice hotels to enjoy a nice night of entertainment from a large community theater that showcases plays, musicals and cabarets, plus stand-up comedy and concerts all year round. The Venice Theatre is one of the largest non-profit and most active community theaters in the country that’s been providing entertainment, education, and engagement to the local Venice community since 1950.

Get outdoors and enjoy some fresh air from Centennial Park, a charming spot in town that offers a nice gazebo and a splash fountain for kids to enjoy during the hot summer months, plus great shaded picnic areas to share a meal with friends and family while here. Situated in the heart of downtown, between West Venice Avenue and West Tampa Avenue, not far from the best Venice hotels, this spot is surrounded by unique shops and restaurants and offers three-hour parking, electric vehicle charging stations, clean restrooms, and a nice memorial to veterans.

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