Ranked the #1 Beach in the U.S. in 2020 by TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards™, you will quickly understand why when you feel the quartz-crystal powdery sand between your toes, and experience the soft waves and the abundance of sun & fun at gorgeous Siesta Beach.
Lido Beach is located on Lido Key, one half mile southwest of St. Armand's Circle, on Ben Franklin Drive. Lido Beach is very popular and attracts visitors from all over the world. Residents and visitors describe Sarasota's Lido Beach as more relaxed and less crowded than Siesta Key Beach.
The Ringling, the State Art Museum of Florida, is home to one of the preeminent art and cultural collections in the United States.Spend a day or two exploring the 66 acre estate of John and Mable Ringling which also includes the Circus Museum, Ca' d'Zan,The Historic Asolo Theater, Bayfront Gardens and more.
Esan’s favorite beach resides on Anna Maria Island. Anna Maria Island is a beach-lover's paradise! Rich in old Florida charm, Anna Maria Island offers more than seven miles of beautiful, white-sand beaches to explore. The turquoise blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico compliment the white sand nicely, and give Anna Maria Island a unique feeling of paradise not found at beaches along the east coast.
Register below for a free tour of the Siesta Key Rum distillery! The tour lasts about 45 minutes. You will learn about the history of the Siesta Key Rum. There are high top tables and stools available so you can sit comfortably during the tour. Before you start your tour you are invited to stop in the tasting room/gift shop and sample the rums. Even if you do not join the tour you can still stop in to say hello and have some free samples!