If you want to soak in the sun there are plenty of beaches nearby, approx. ten min drive from downtown! Lido Beach: Lido Beach is located on Lido Key, one quarter mile northwest of St. Armands Circle, off of John Ringling Blvd. This is the closest beach to the hotel. Siesta Beach: one of America’s Best Beaches, Siesta Beach is made famous by its sugar-fine, quartz-white sand. Nearby is a village of outdoor dining and shopping. If you are staying at Art Ovation, a shuttle will take you to Lido Beach. They will also provide beach chairs, towels and a cooler with bottled waters.