Gulf Coast, Florida

Sarasota, unhurried.
Sand like powdered sugar,
sunsets that stop traffic.

A no-nonsense guide to Siesta Key, Lido Key, and Longboat Key — where to sleep, eat, and spend your one good beach day. Built by people who watch the sunset from here every night.

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The four things everyone asks about

Beaches

Siesta Key's quartz sand stays cool underfoot even at noon. Here's which beach fits which kind of day.

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Hotels & Condos

From Ritz-Carlton quiet to walk-to-the-sand rental condos — booked straight through our partners.

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Things To Do

Botanical gardens, a world-class aquarium, and a circus museum most visitors never expect.

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Eat

Where locals actually eat

Owen's Fish Camp

Southern-style seafood in the Southside neighborhood. Expect a wait, worth it.

Seafood$$$

The Broken Egg Cafe

The breakfast institution on Siesta Key. Go before 9am or after 1pm.

Breakfast$$

Columbia Restaurant

St. Armands Circle mainstay since 1959. The 1905 salad is not optional.

Cuban-Spanish$$$

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Planning

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