The Best Things to Do in Sarasota While High

Sarasota Was Made for This

Sarasota is a city that rewards the senses — crystal-clear Gulf water, world-class art, lush botanical gardens, and some of Florida's best food and music scenes. When enjoyed with a little legal medical cannabis, these experiences can take on a whole new depth.

Here's our guide to the best elevated experiences in the SRQ area.

🌅 Siesta Key Beach at Sunrise or Sunset

Consistently rated one of the best beaches in the country, Siesta Key's powdery white quartz sand and turquoise water is a full sensory experience on its own. Add a microdose of a calming indica or a high-CBD tincture before heading down, and the experience becomes genuinely transcendent.

Best for: Edibles (slow onset, long-lasting), CBD tinctures, 1:1 products
Pro tip: The north end near Point of Rocks is quieter and perfect for a more contemplative vibe.

🎨 The Ringling Museum of Art

The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art is one of Florida's crown jewels — a Venetian Gothic mansion surrounded by 66 acres of gardens, with one of the finest Baroque art collections in the Americas.

A sativa-leaning strain or a limonene-forward vape can make walking through the Rubens gallery or the Circus Museum feel like you're inside the art itself.

Best for: Energizing sativa strains, vape pens for easy dosing
Hours: Daily 10am–5pm | Admission from $25

🌿 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Selby Gardens is pure sensory magic even on a baseline day — hundreds of orchid species, a bayfront canopy walk, and rotating art installations. After a light edible or a terpene-rich flower session, the colors and textures here become almost overwhelming in the best possible way.

Best for: Edibles, CBD:THC balanced products
Pro tip: Visit during a special evening event for an even more immersive experience.

🎵 Live Music on Main Street

Sarasota's downtown scene — especially around Main Street and Burns Court — has a thriving live music culture. Jazz at Louie's, acoustic sets at local bars, and seasonal outdoor concerts are all elevated by a pre-show vape session.

Best strains for music: Look for high-myrcene, high-limonene profiles — ask your Sarasota budtender for recommendations.

🚣 Kayaking Through the Mangroves

Renting a kayak and paddling through Sarasota Bay's mangrove tunnels is one of the most peaceful activities in Florida. The natural cathedral of twisted roots and birdsong is best experienced with a clear head plus a microdose CBD product to ease the body and sharpen the senses.

Best for: CBD-dominant products, low-dose THC (5mg or under)

🍽️ Farm-to-Table Dining in Sarasota

The munchies + Sarasota's food scene = pure joy. Sarasota punches well above its weight for dining, with standout farm-to-table restaurants, fresh seafood, and an exciting cocktail-free dining scene.

Try: Indigenous Restaurant, Mattison's City Grille, and Owen's Fish Camp for food experiences worth savoring slowly.

A Few Tips for Enjoying Responsibly

• Always consume before heading to a public location, not in public spaces
• Choose edibles or vapes for on-the-go discretion
• Stay hydrated — especially in the Florida heat
• Know your dose; new patients should stick to 5mg or less when going out
• Designate a sober driver or use a rideshare