Lake Nona

The visionary Lake Nona community is a nexus of technology, innovation and community. Top reasons to visit the area include exceptional dining, outdoor fun and sports, weekly events, and a wealth of memorable public art.

When visiting Lake Nona, you can stay at a hotel that is as forward-thinking as the community itself. Offering a luxury lifestyle experience, the Lake Nona Wave Hotel is among the most innovative in the world with many future-forward amenities. It is an elevated base of operations for adventures not just in Lake Nona, but throughout Orlando.

Foodies will want to indulge in the hotel’s innovative food and beverage program, led by a talented team of culinary masters. Signature restaurants and lounges — including the MICHELIN Recommended BACÁN — offer distinct experiences from morning to late night, making the Wave one of Florida’s most culinary-centric hotels. The property is also adjacent to the Lake Nona Sculpture Garden, and guests receive complimentary access to the Chopra Mind-Body Zone and Spa.

Another excellent lodging option in this area is Aloft Orlando Lake Nona. Close to the USTA National Campus, this property embraces technology and offers a lively social atmosphere, including onsite dining and nightlife.

Yes. Beyond the culinary selections at Lake Nona Wave Hotel, the community’s stellar dining options cover a wide range of cuisines. For instance, Canvas Restaurant & Market serves a new American menu with a focus on seasonal, regional produce and fresh seafood. This waterfront restaurant is also an ideal place to watch gorgeous Florida sunsets.

Nearby, Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen focuses on tapas-style small plates and an extensive bar menu, including an impressive range of wines on tap and craft beers. The open-kitchen interior creates a vibrant environment that is perfect for wining and dining, but there is also much to be said for the restaurant’s covered patio and outdoor lounge that provide views of Lake Nona Town Center’s iconic art installation, “The Beacon.” Every night, Town Center visitors are captivated by different digital illustrations that illuminate on installation’s 6-story display.

You can also grab a gourmet slice and locally produced beers at Lake Nona’s Park Pizza & Brewing Company. They serve wood-fired pizza and house-brewed craft beer in a laid-back, family-friendly environment with open-air seating options. Or, stop by Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine for an authentic taste of its namesake country.

For even more dining variety, visit Lake Nona Town Center’s Boxi Park, a deconstructed food hall built from repurposed shipping containers. Here, one-of-a-kind food and beverage counters are complemented by a stage for live entertainment, sand volleyball courts, a kids’ playground and more. The only challenge is deciding what to order. Take your pick from tacos, lobster rolls, burgers, ice cream and more, as well as wine, beer and cocktails.

Lake Nona offers ample opportunities to enjoy Orlando’s great outdoors. A quick game of volleyball at Boxi Park is a good place to start.

If tennis is your racket, head to the USTA National Campus. In addition to hosting professional and collegiate matches throughout the year, this world-class facility offers numerous opportunities to learn and play for visitors of all ages and skill sets — including professional-grade courts that are free to use with a reservation in the Nemours Family Zone. They even have pickleball courts.

Leave Lake Nona with the perfect golf swing courtesy of Drive Shack. Offering an innovative take on the sport, this venue turns golf into fun games like ShackJack, which is based on classic blackjack, and Monster Hunt, where you destroy monsters to save a princess. After your game, take a break with mouthwatering food and beverages on the outdoor deck overlooking Lake Nona.

You can also make a splash at Nona Adventure Park with water-based, family-friendly adventures. Between the inflatable aqua park and obstacle course, wake cable course, ropes course, climbing tower, and rock walls, it is one of the most exhilarating ways to play when you visit Lake Nona.

Yes. At the heart of the community, Lake Nona Town Center offers a mix of retail, dining and entertainment options interconnected with iconic public artwork, walkable spaces and Move Nona autonomous shuttles operated by Beep.

Lake Nona Town Center hosts hundreds of events each year, including a weekly artisan and farmers market with live entertainment every weekend. From the annual Run Nona 5K to sought-after holiday and cultural celebrations, Lake Nona is a perfect place to party.