Location: Venice
Top Things to do in Venice
What to do and see in Venice, Florida (FL): The Best Things to do
The shark tooth capital of the world, Venice, Florida, is known for its spectacular shoreline. Stroll down Venice Avenue with its pink, Italian Renaissance buildings, Mediterranean-style shops and "umbrella-topped" Canary Island date palms.
Restaurants in Venice
1. Venice Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,306 reviews
Reviewed By Lechien513
Yoga on the Beach with Elin (twice in the am and once in the pm), drum circle at sunset, volleyball at 4:30, clean restrooms, lifeguards, and beautiful sand! Who could ask for anything more? Parking has never been an issue for me but many travel by bicycle. I love the mat halfway to the water for those in wheelchairs but I wish it went all the way to the water.
2. Caspersen Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,810 reviews
Reviewed By Z3445BUthomask - Monee, United States
Family of 13 young from 8 to 65 Great place nice beach clean and has a rock beach or just beach This is a hidden Gem just 1 /2 mile south Of Sharkys
3. Brohard Paw Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 460 reviews
Reviewed By WinStorm - Punta Gorda, United States
This is the best dog park in SW FL. I wish we lived closer. Our dogs run and play with all the others. Almost all the dogs here are well behaved. Can not wait for it to reopen. Darn Covid19.
4. Venice Fishing Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,056 reviews
Venice Fishing Pier, 1600 Harbor Dr. S., Venice Island, FL 34285. OPEN DAILY. Fishing License is NOT Required. The Venice Fishing Pier is located at Brohard Park on the south end of the island of Venice, and is owned by the City of Venice. The 700-foot Pier is a great location for fishing and to end the day watching a beautiful sunset. Connected to Sharky's on the Pier, the only beachfront restaurant in the Venice area, the Pier offers Papa's Bait Shop, with live & frozen bait, coffee, treats, jackets, shirts, and more. Nearby are six picnic shelters, two sand volleyball courts, and public restrooms with showers. Open at all times. There is no fee to access the Pier and avid and amateur fisherman of all ages can fish from the Pier without a fishing license.
Reviewed By drrizzo7 - Nokomis, United States
Great fishing pier or you can just take a walk on the pier and take in the views, watch the sunset or check out the fish being caught!
5. Venice Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 348 reviews
Reviewed By ChiliK - Venice, United States
If you have a chance to take in a show here you are in for a treat!! Attended a production of Mama Mia in November 2019, Peter Noones Herman’s Hermits in January 2019 and Rocky Horror Picture Show October 2018, just to name a few. The venue is small enough to get an excellent seat but still deliver a big stage experience!!
6. Detwiler's Farm Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 436 reviews
Detwiler's Farm Market is a family owned and operated farm market with 4 locations on the Suncoast. We're so much more than a farm market! You can find fresh produce, a seafood market, old fashioned butcher shop (Uni & Palmetto), Amish style deli meats and cheeses, a farmhouse bakery with fresh baked goods (Uni, Venice, Palmetto) & an old fashioned ice cream shop! One visit and you'll be hooked. See y'all soon!
Reviewed By FirstClassGal
Best selection of fresh produce at unbeatable prices, wonderful seafood, deli and home-baked goods - it's always crowded here, for good reason! Don't leave without stopping for a milkshake, smoothy, ice cream or soup on your way out - This Family run business is a gem!
7. Ideal Classic Cars Museum & Showroom
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
Ideal Classic Cars is a full service classic automotive dealership and museum, specializing in buying, selling and trading as well as consignments, financing, appraisals and domestic and international shipping. Our 27,000 square foot showroom is situated on 3 acres and receives approximately 200 walk-in visitors per day. We offer the full array of high quality investment-grade restorations as well as driver-quality collectible cars from the 1920's to the 1970's. The ICC Museum, one of the hottest tourist attractions on Florida's southwest coast, is lined with hot rods, street rods, European models, muscle cars and originals all available for purchase. We advertise world-wide on numerous platforms with the goal of becoming a household name in the classic car world.
Reviewed By 177suzannef - Venice, United States
Fun place to stop with family and friends. We bring all our guests there. Kids love it as the have cars from the movie Cars.
8. The Venice Area Audubon Rookery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By Stellalou
Spent an hour or so at the Rookery-many egrets, anhingas, Great Blues...even a big gator !! Lots to watch and great photo ops!! Could use a few more benches out along the walk to sit and observe but fantastic place to sit and watch. Bring your camera and be patient-amazing place!!
9. Venice MainStreet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Venice MainStreet is committed to preserving and enhancing the character, beauty, economic, and community vitality of Historic Downtown Venice.
Reviewed By harryo188 - Fort Myers, United States
Some how we ended up walking around this area before most of the restaurants were open for lunch. BUT there was a French Patisserie open that had fabulous pastries. The owners are French and the pastries were as beautiful as the ones we found in France! We bought a whole bunch to eat for breakfast and desserts during the rest of the week of our stay in Venice. There was also a wine place open that was going to have a wine tasting later in the week, but alas, that was the day we were leaving. Too bad! Great place to wonder around, shop, eat and converse.
10. Sharky’s On The Pier
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 901 reviews
Reviewed By 788pamg - Butler County, United States
Had a bit of a wait but so worth it! Great drinks, service and food! View is spectacular! Had the nachos, Cobb salad with dill ranch (so good!!!) and the Beach Party shrimp sampler! Will defiantly be back!
