A casual walk up the street to the Beach to see and feel some of the world's finest, whitest, quartz sand... That does not get hot on the feet... No matter how high the temperature goes! A high placeholder on national geographic's "best beaches in the world", this outstanding beach slopes gently and safely into the clear waters of the gulf of mexico. Point of Rocks, at the south end of the beach, provides some of the best snorkeling on the coast.
Siesta Key Village is about 1.5 miles up the road and offers casual dining, shopping and some good people watching.
Downtown Sarasota is only a few miles away and is one of the major cultural centers in the state of Florida with many schools for the performing arts as well as opera, symphony, theater and ballet companies.
For those interested in the marine world, there is Mote Marine which is both an educational and research facility that promotes and protects marine life.
More lavish shopping can be found in Sarasota at St. Armand's circle on Lido Key just over the bridge.