Lakewood Ranch vacation rentals

Explore the riverside setting in Lakewood Ranch

The riverfront, wildlife and beaches are a perfect backdrop to your vacation home in Lakewood Ranch. This welcoming city is known for its bars, bird watching and sporting events. Siesta Key Beach and St. Armands Circle are just a couple of the must-sees in the area. With a vacation rental, you get a home away from home. Many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.

Activities and attractions in Lakewood Ranch

Are you hoping to discover attractions to visit while you're in the area? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and experience everything that Lakewood Ranch has to offer. These are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch (3.2 mi / 5.1 km)
• Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (10.6 mi / 17.1 km)
• Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club (13.5 mi / 21.8 km)
• Legacy Golf Club (1.7 mi / 2.7 km)
• Rosedale Golf and Country Club (2.8 mi / 4.5 km)
• University Park Country Club (3 mi / 4.8 km)

Exploring the natural features in Lakewood Ranch

Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to appreciate the scenery, Lakewood Ranch is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are a few of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• Siesta Key Beach (12.7 mi / 20.5 km)
• St. Armands Circle (11.2 mi / 18 km)
• Lido Beach (11.5 mi / 18.5 km)
• Tampa Bay (25.3 mi / 40.7 km)
• Nathan Benderson Park (2.8 mi / 4.5 km)
• Sarasota Jungle Gardens (8.3 mi / 13.4 km)

Seasonal weather in Lakewood Ranch

If you're planning a vacation around warm-weather activities, August, July, June and September are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 83°F.

Transportation to and around Lakewood Ranch

Fly into Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), the closest airport, located 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is 27.4 mi (44.1 km) away.