Tampa International Airport 1 hr 13
Siesta Key Beach (24 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Crescent Beach (23 min)
Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Oscar Scherer State Park (7 min)
Acres of woods & water for camping, swimming, fishing, canoeing & hiking miles of trails. Siesta Beach (24 min) Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus (11 min)
Outdoor complex combining a prehistoric site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens. Turtle Beach (26 min)
Beach, turtles, sea turtles, and camping Sarasota Beach (26 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. Nokomis Beach (15 min)
Family-friendly public beach built in 1950s with lifeguards, boardwalk & canoe & kayak launch. Venice Fishing Pier (10 min)
This 700-ft-long pier offers fishing without a license, plus rod & reel rentals & sunset views. Brohard Paw Park (10 min)
Fenced dog park with a beach with on-site parking, picnic tables, showers & drinking fountains. Historic Downtown Venice, FL (4 min) Venice Beach (7 min)
Expansive gulf beach known for recreation & scenic views of dolphins & seasonal marine turtle nests. Legacy Trail (16 min)
Popular with bicyclists & walkers, this 12.5-mile, paved route sits on an abandoned rail corridor. Casey Key, Florida (9 min)
Tranquil barrier island featuring Sarasota's oldest public beach, a nearby state park & lodging. Caspersen Beach (12 min)
Beach, hunting, fossil, and snorkeling | 
