Venice Beach, FL

Kenneth
Venice Beach, FL

Sightseeing

This iconic spot is what sold me on Venice as my new home. I love to fish there, sunset watch, watch the boats, almost every time I see manatees, dolphins, birds, and waves crashing on the rocks is mesmerizing. Get there an hour or two before sunset during the months of Oct. thru March if you want a good parking spot for it's a very popular spot. There is also a small food venue there for light snacks.
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South Jetty Beach
2000 Tarpon Center Drive
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This iconic spot is what sold me on Venice as my new home. I love to fish there, sunset watch, watch the boats, almost every time I see manatees, dolphins, birds, and waves crashing on the rocks is mesmerizing. Get there an hour or two before sunset during the months of Oct. thru March if you want a good parking spot for it's a very popular spot. There is also a small food venue there for light snacks.
Lots of parking, a nature boardwalk along the beach, shower stations, bathrooms, and a unique part of Venice beach. This is a great spot to shark tooth hunt along the waterline and along the rocks. Just beware the rocks are not the type to walk barefoot on. It's not as usually packed as the other beaches and offers a feeling of being away from the crowds.
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Caspersen Beach
Harbor Dr
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Lots of parking, a nature boardwalk along the beach, shower stations, bathrooms, and a unique part of Venice beach. This is a great spot to shark tooth hunt along the waterline and along the rocks. Just beware the rocks are not the type to walk barefoot on. It's not as usually packed as the other beaches and offers a feeling of being away from the crowds.
If you are looking for a great kayak, canoe launch area then this one is really neat.
Caspersen Canoe & Kayak Launch
If you are looking for a great kayak, canoe launch area then this one is really neat.
A must for families with little ones. This area has a nature center, a huge playground, tennis, basketball, bike riding trials, hiking trails, and situated along the inter-coastal water way for wonder sights and even some fishing.
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Shamrock Park & Nature Center
3900 Shamrock Dr
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A must for families with little ones. This area has a nature center, a huge playground, tennis, basketball, bike riding trials, hiking trails, and situated along the inter-coastal water way for wonder sights and even some fishing.
Great spot to let the kids play, see the boats, and start a bicycle ride.
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1927 Historic Venice Train Depot
303 E Venice Ave
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Great spot to let the kids play, see the boats, and start a bicycle ride.
Only spot to take the dogs out on the beach.
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Paw Park Beach
1900 Harbor Drive South
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Only spot to take the dogs out on the beach.
Great spot for the kids.
Legacy Park
395 E Venice Ave
Great spot for the kids.
Public beach access with playgrounds and boat watching.
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North Jetty Beach
1000 S Casey Key Rd
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Public beach access with playgrounds and boat watching.
Only reached by boat, kayak, or paddle board.
Snake Island
Only reached by boat, kayak, or paddle board.
Rent kayaks, paddle boards, and surf boards here.
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Jetty Rentals: Kayaks, Paddleboards, Surfboards etc.
1000 S Casey Key Rd
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Rent kayaks, paddle boards, and surf boards here.
How about a trip down memory lane. One of the nicer classic auto dealers and collections I’ve seen.
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Ideal Classic Cars Museum & Showroom
2224 S Tamiami Trail
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How about a trip down memory lane. One of the nicer classic auto dealers and collections I’ve seen.
When you need to get a nice walk or jog in.
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Maxine Barritt Park
1800 Harbor Dr S
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When you need to get a nice walk or jog in.
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Historic Spanish Point
401 N Tamiami Trail
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Alligator watching in the wild. Airboat tour is fun also.
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Oscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State Park
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Alligator watching in the wild. Airboat tour is fun also.

Food scene

World known for it's views, great food, pier side bar, and live music. The most popular dining experience in Venice so be prepared to wait. The good thing is that you have a pier and the beach as your waiting room.
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Sharky’s On The Pier
1600 Harbor Dr S
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World known for it's views, great food, pier side bar, and live music. The most popular dining experience in Venice so be prepared to wait. The good thing is that you have a pier and the beach as your waiting room.
People love strolling down the sidewalks of Historic downtown Venice. Shopping, restaurants, drinks, and all in unique atmosphere. This is the main hub of Venice Island and leads down to the main Venice Beach public parking. There are shops on Miami Ave, Venice Ave, and Tarpon Ave. so have fun walking walking and exploring the many sights, tastes, and sounds of this Historic downtown. Keep an eye out for the trolley and enjoy a ride around.
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Historic Downtown Venice, FL
101 W Venice Ave
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People love strolling down the sidewalks of Historic downtown Venice. Shopping, restaurants, drinks, and all in unique atmosphere. This is the main hub of Venice Island and leads down to the main Venice Beach public parking. There are shops on Miami Ave, Venice Ave, and Tarpon Ave. so have fun walking walking and exploring the many sights, tastes, and sounds of this Historic downtown. Keep an eye out for the trolley and enjoy a ride around.
Best shakes and old fashion sodas.
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Soda Fountain of Venice
349 W Venice Ave
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Best shakes and old fashion sodas.
Best breakfast and espresso. My personal favorite is the breakfast bowl.
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Upper Crust Cafe & Bakery
213 W Venice Ave
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Best breakfast and espresso. My personal favorite is the breakfast bowl.
Best organic cafe in town.
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Café Evergreen Restaurant
801 S Tamiami Trail
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Best organic cafe in town.
Amazing food and mango lassi.
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Tikka Indian Cuisine
525A U.S. 41 Bypass North
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Amazing food and mango lassi.
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Fins At Sharky's
1600 Harbor Dr S
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Good food, great atmosphere and a local favorite.
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Pinchers
900 Venetia Bay Blvd
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Good food, great atmosphere and a local favorite.
Nice view, great food.
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The Old Salty Dog Venice
1485 S Tamiami Trail
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Nice view, great food.
My favorite Italian food in town. Family size dishes and great bread. Cash only! One pizza will feed the family and have left overs. Meat balls the size of baseballs. If your a sports fan then the walls of this place will make your jaw drop. Owner has an amazing collection of autographed memorabilia from his time as a sports broadcaster.
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Luna Restaurant
200 Nokomis Ave N
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My favorite Italian food in town. Family size dishes and great bread. Cash only! One pizza will feed the family and have left overs. Meat balls the size of baseballs. If your a sports fan then the walls of this place will make your jaw drop. Owner has an amazing collection of autographed memorabilia from his time as a sports broadcaster.
My preferred spot for great food.
China Taste
329 Jacaranda Blvd
My preferred spot for great food.
Great food and views.
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Pop's Sunset Grill
112 Circuit Rd
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Great food and views.
Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery & Pizza
750 U.S. 41 Bypass North
Best deep dish in town.
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Gold Rush BBQ
661 S Tamiami Trail
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When you need a drink with friends.
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Daiquiri Deck Island of Venice
300 W Venice Ave
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When you need a drink with friends.
Great bbq and more.
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Darrell's Restaurant
215 S Tamiami Trail
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Great bbq and more.
Award winning chef. Breakfast is my favorite here. Cant go wrong with the special bacon and some biscuits and gravy.
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Blu' Island Bistro
625 S Tamiami Trail
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Award winning chef. Breakfast is my favorite here. Cant go wrong with the special bacon and some biscuits and gravy.
Amazing chef, food will surprise you for being a small place. The view is pretty cool to on a busy day.
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Suncoast Cafe
400 Airport Ave E
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Amazing chef, food will surprise you for being a small place. The view is pretty cool to on a busy day.
Amazing fresh ice cream from local fruit. My family loves this spot.
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Nokomis Groves Ice Cream Stand
111 Albee Farm Rd S
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Amazing fresh ice cream from local fruit. My family loves this spot.
Decent food, great views.
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Nokomo's Sunset Hut
690 S Tamiami Trail
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Decent food, great views.
Local favorite for food with a view.
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Dockside Waterfront Grill
509 N Tamiami Trail
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Local favorite for food with a view.
The restaurant where my wife and I ate when we decided to call Venice our new home. Special place. Good food and good views.
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Crow's Nest Restaurant & Marina
1968 Tarpon Center Dr
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The restaurant where my wife and I ate when we decided to call Venice our new home. Special place. Good food and good views.
Local favorite for a quick bite.
Yummies Donuts & BBQ
2001 S Tamiami Trail
Local favorite for a quick bite.
Always good food.
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Bonefish Grill
8101 Cooper Creek Blvd
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Always good food.
When you need authentic Mexican.
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Mi Pueblo El Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina - Venice
530 US-41 BYP
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When you need authentic Mexican.
Everyone likes ice cream.
Scoops Venice Ice Cream
1846 S Tamiami Trail
Everyone likes ice cream.
For that sweet tooth craving.
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Kilwins
207 W Venice Ave
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For that sweet tooth craving.
My wife loves this place.
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Venice Avenue Creamery
249 W Venice Ave
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My wife loves this place.
Local favorite.
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Ciao Gelato
317A W Venice Ave
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Local favorite.
Ate here a few times. Mostly fried but pretty good. I liked the hush puppies.
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Captain Eddie’s Seafood Restaurant
107 Colonia Ln E
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Ate here a few times. Mostly fried but pretty good. I liked the hush puppies.
Very popular! On my to do list!
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The Point kitchen + cocktails + sunset
131 Bayview Drive
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Very popular! On my to do list!
Michael is wonderful and makes the best coffee and cannoli’s. He also sells ground coffee for use at home. Definitely worth a stop in the mornings for some great espresso and even sandwiches.
Parise’s. Espresso Bar, Cannoli and Italian Street Foods.
Michael is wonderful and makes the best coffee and cannoli’s. He also sells ground coffee for use at home. Definitely worth a stop in the mornings for some great espresso and even sandwiches.

Entertainment

Only movie theater in Venice. Recently renovated with great seats.
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B&B Theatres Venice Galleria Stadium 11
2111 S Tamiami Trail
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Golfing
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Lake Venice Golf Club
1801 Harbor Dr S
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Golfing
Golfing
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Venice East Golf Course
107 Venice E Blvd
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Golfing
When you want to try something unique and different. Adult time.
3 Bridges Brewing
1765 South Tamiami Trail
When you want to try something unique and different. Adult time.
When you want to get some exercise in during your stay.
Hecksher Park
450 W Venice Ave
When you want to get some exercise in during your stay.
Atlanta Braves spring training field.
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CoolToday Park
18800 W Villages Pkwy
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Atlanta Braves spring training field.
Catch a play or musical.
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Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave W
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Catch a play or musical.
Many of my guests attend shows here.
Fox Lea Farm
800 N Auburn Rd
Many of my guests attend shows here.

Grocery

When you want Amish style fresh produce and the best cold cuts meats.
Parking can be packed but it’s worth it.
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Detwiler's Farm Market
1250 US-41 BYP
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Parking can be packed but it’s worth it.
Best shopping experience for groceries.
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Publix
13435 S McCall Rd
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Best shopping experience for groceries.
Every Saturday downtown. Always something new and fresh.
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The Venice Farmer's Market
401 W Venice Ave
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Every Saturday downtown. Always something new and fresh.
When you need something.
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Walmart Supercenter
2931 S McCall Rd
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When you need something.
I love their 16inch pizzas.
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ALDI
1681 S Tamiami Trail
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I love their 16inch pizzas.

Bike rental

You can rent bikes and hit the legacy trail during your stay. They deliver to my place also.
They will rent you a nice bike and deliver it to the house. So you can explore the legacy trail.
Venice Bikes and Trikes
201 Base Ave W
They will rent you a nice bike and deliver it to the house. So you can explore the legacy trail.
They have everything when it comes to bikes.
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Bicycles International
1752 S Tamiami Trail
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They have everything when it comes to bikes.
They have tours and rentals.
Kind Vibes Outfitters
They have tours and rentals.

Shopping

When you want something to remember Venice.
Sea Pleasures & Treasures
255 W Venice Ave
When you want something to remember Venice.
Great deals for local shirts.
Shirt Stop
247 W Venice Ave
Great deals for local shirts.
Everything you need to hunt sharks teeth and learn about fossils.
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Shark Frenzy, Inc
262 South Tamiami Trail
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Everything you need to hunt sharks teeth and learn about fossils.