I find that most of the adults that live there are extremely snotty and do not welcome tourists. I had one woman tell my 18 month old to "shut up." Many shops turn their noses up to you when you walk in with a child. Parents BEWARE

I vacationed in Florida for years before I moved to the state. I always made St Armands Circle part of my itinerary. There are so many types of shops. You can treat yourself to some high end designer clothes, adorable beach wear, or active wear. galleries have interesting sculptures, jewelry, and decorations for your home. You can easily spend the... More

We came here one Tuesday - another recommendation! It was fairly busy and street parking was limited to 3 hours, which was fine. If you park slightly further out, you could park for longer. As the name suggests, it is a circle of shops, restaurants, bars, art galleries - a real mixture of places. We visited lots of the shops... More

Great area for a stroll. many shops, boutiques, clothing stores, ice cream shops (head to Big Olaf's), beautiful statues, people watching, etc. a condensed version of the Hamptons but in Sarasota. Lido Beach & Siesta key are nearby and they are among the best beaches in Florida.

Visited during our stay on Anna Maria island. worth the 30-minute drive down the islands. Fun shops with unique merchandise. Easy parking. Lots of outdoor walking.

Great spot for just about anything. Parking is abundant, when out of season I'm sure, and has everything you could be looking for. We came down to have drinks on a patio and found greats restaurants to stay for dinner. We then walked and had ice cream and shopped. Turned into an entire night!

parking can be difficult. It is alot of walking. Some of the shops are unique and worth the effort. There are places to eat and snack. We ate at a Mexican Restaurant. The service was awful and the food fair. The prices were high.

When you visit St Armand's Circle, make sure you bring your wallet, and that it's full of credit cards and/or cash. But if you've got that covered, you're gold. Great places to eat and people watch. Love the vinegar tasting. I'd make sure to have a Mojito at the Columbia restaurant. You're only two blocks from the beach, so while... More

St.Armands is a wonderful place to please all ages. Nice array of restaurants for all price ranges. Shopping from surf shops to jewelry stores to clothing. We enjoyed going for outside eating, walking around the circle, browsing shops & having ice cream.