Siesta Key
Siesta Key has been a top ranked beach for years. Siesta is known for powder white sands and turquoise waters. Siesta Key is one of the busier beaches in the Sarasota Bradenton area if you want to spend the day at Siesta Key, arrive early because parking fills up quick.
Directions: From I-75 take exit 205 and travel west on Clark road. Clark road will dead end into Midnight Pass road. Head north (turn right) on Midnight Pass and the parking lot will appear on your left hand side.
Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria island is a local favorite and still provides a small glimpse of ‘Old Manatee’. The island hosts many wonderful vacation rentals and a view of the Skyway Bridge from the north end of the island. Anna Maria boasts several small incredible restaurants scattered across the island.
Directions: From I-75 take exit 224 and head west until you reach Gulf Drive. Cross the intersection at Gulf Drive and enter the Anna Maria Beach parking lot
Long Boat Key
Long boat Key has a small strip of beautiful beach that runs along the west side of the island. The island is home to the Long Boat Key club.
Directions: From I-75, take exit 210 and head west on Fruitville Road. Follow Fruitville until you reach the turn circle at Tamiami Trail, take the 3rd exit out of the turn circle toward Gulfstream Ave. Follow Gulfstream until you reach John Ringling Blvd and head north at the turn circle.