Skip to main content
A group of friends shopping in St. Armands Cirlce

Search Rentals

Search Real Estate

Visit St. Armands Circle During Your Sarasota Vacation

St. Armands Circle is a hub for attractions in Sarasota, Florida. You’ll find so much to do when you walk around the circle.

There is always the hustle and bustle of people and events happening whenever you visit! But the most exciting thing about St. Armands Circle are all the local and international shops and restaurants.

When you stay in an Anna Maria Island vacation rental, come and explore all the St. Armands Circle shops and restaurants. With so much to visit, you’ll never run out of things to do in Lido Key!

St. Armands Circle Shops

Two women enjoying their shopping in sarasota florida
Photo From: Shutterstock

As the key shopping area of Lido Key, it’s visited by both tourists and locals alike. In the Circle, you’ll find some of the best local-centric shops. No matter what you’re looking for, there is a shop waiting for you. This heavily-trafficked tourist area has a mix of traveler-specific services and shops for you to explore. There are beauty and wellness shops, boutiques, and so many more.

Restaurants

There are so many exotic restaurants for you to sample from! Here are some of the best St. Armands Circle restaurants for you to try.

With a combination of Dutch and German influence, the Cafe L’Europe is the perfect place to sit outside and dine. You can dine out on their patio or in their casual piano bar. Stop in and have their Lunch Combo sandwich or their Cheeseburger in Paradise. Their exquisite menu is perfect for those looking for a fine dining experience.

Looking for more Spanish and Cuban fare? Then come dine at Columbia, the award-winning Cuban and Spanish restaurant. Sit out on their patio and enjoy some Tapas or one of their amazing entrees like their Grilled Red Snapper. Columbia also has an extensive cocktail list if you want to sit at the bar and enjoy some drinks with friends.

Craving some seafood dining? Then stop by the Crab & Fin. This top-rated seafood restaurant is one of the best in St. Armands Circle. Their impressive seafood dishes are sure to please all their guests. The Crab & Fin is a classy and upscale seafood restaurant that is customer-focused. Their enthusiastic and helpful staff will make sure you get the meal of your dreams. Stop in and try their Lump Blue Crab Cakes or their Grouper Sandwich. They also have non-seafood options as well like their Coconut Crusted Chicken.

For Italian food lovers, stop into 15 South Ristorante. This Northern Italian eatery has a rotating special features menu, made for dressy or casual dressy dinners. They have a beautiful piano bar that is perfect for fine dining. Enjoy your meal while you listen to the soothing sounds playing on the piano. And after you eat, head upstairs to their nightclub where you can dance the night away! Listen to Latin, Jazz, and other tunes from their live music bands.

St. Armands Circle also has the Daiquiri Deck and Tommy Bahama for a more laid-back and relaxing dining experience.

Directions to Lido Key

Looking to get to Lido Key and St. Armands Circle from your Sarasota vacation rental?

From Sarasota, head to the John Ringling Causeway. It’s only a short drive from your rental to the beautiful Lido Key. Follow the Causeway for roughly 4.2 miles. There is plenty of parking in the area for you to park and explore all St. Armands has to offer.

You have two options if you’re staying in an Anna Maria Island Rental. You can hop on the FL-789 S and drive for 16.9 miles. This is the most direct route into Lido Key.

You can also take FL-64E/ Manatee Ave to El Conquistador Parkway and US-41 S. You’ll be driving for roughly 22.4 miles before you reach your destination in Lido Key.

Book Your Stay

St. Armands Circle is just one of the wonderful places to visit from your Anna Maria Island vacation rental. Pick your dates, and make an escape!

Looking for a beautiful place to stay when you visit Lido Key? Then stay in one of the gorgeous Longboat Key rentals! There are beautiful options for you to book a room close to Lido Key. Each rental is like the perfect home away from home. It doesn’t matter if you’re staying in Longboat Key, Sarasota, or Anna Maria Island. You’re a short drive away from all the sights and sounds of St. Armands Circle!