Best Beach in Sarasota

"The Capri at Siesta is a small boutique hotel that has garnered plenty of top reviews from visitors. There are only 10 rooms here, ranging from the Studio that sleeps up to two people to the Deluxe Suite that sleeps up to five. All have a kitchenette and complimentary wi-fi."

"The Siesta Key Beach lives up to the hype of being consistently ranked as the best beach in the United States. It even was ranked as the fifth best beach in the world by TripAdvisor. The fine, white sand and beautiful water are gorgeous."

"History: The land was purchased in the 1950's through a referendum. The historic pavilion was designed by Edward J. Seibert of the..."

"As soon as you see the bright blue waters and white sand beaches of this park, you’ll instantly be at peace. Take some time to ride a paddleboard across the waters, search for shells on the beach, or lie back and enjoy catching up on your suntan!. Wildlife abounds here, so keep an eye out for pelicans, especially at Brushy Bayou!"

"This park makes the top of the list because it’s located right on Siesta Key Beach. Here, kids can enjoy both the sand and the playground area at once. The park has two playgrounds: a traditional slide and swing set for younger children, and a bigger park with a jungle gym and hanging rope for the older kids."

"Swings, slides, and jungle gyms make up just a small part of the recently renovated playground on Siesta Beach. It is the center of the action for families on the island, with kids playing, running, and taking in the beach on any warm day. There are two main playground areas."

"The Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shoreline Monitoring team work to preserve the sea turtles that nest on the Manatee County shoreline. The organization also hosts various activities year round, such as “Turtle Talk Tuesdays,” a fun and informative session on turtles that kids (and adults) can enjoy during the summertime. Beach-goers can experience other species of Florida’s natural wildlife."

"For the traveler who prefers the finer things, the Ritz-Carlton is an obvious choice. Luxurious suites with soaking tubs, private bay-view balconies and sleek modern furnishings await. Waterfront fine dining serves up a tasty fusion of coastal sophistication with local flair, while the spa’s saunas and massages will revitalize you."

"The Sarasota Jungle Gardens, which opened in 1939, is a popular tourist attraction that features a gorgeous botanical garden and animal shows."

"The Dwarf Garden showcases stone statues that the Ringlings brought back with them during their years of travel in Europe."

"The beef w/broccoli combo platter was very tasty including the egg roll. Ready in 10 minutes - works for me!"