Florida is home to some of the best beaches in the United States, beloved by locals and holidaymakers alike. Many of them are in Sarasota County, with over 40 miles of coastline. There are five islands known as keys as well as the mainland beachhead in Venice Beach. From Siesta Key to Caspersen Beach, we reveal the best beaches in Sarasota County.
Best Beaches in Sarasota, Florida
Siesta Beach
While most beaches are composed of pulverised coral, Siesta Beach is 99% pure quartz. This means that it’s incredibly fine and white and it also stays cool under foot. The sand is thought to be millions of years old, having originally flowed from the Appalachian mountains. It’s estimated that the sand on Siesta Beach and Crescent Beach on Siesta Key could be millions of years old, having its origin in the Appalachian mountains and flowing down through rivers until finally reaching these shores. No wonder Siesta Beach scooped the TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Award for Best Beach in the US in 2017, as well as the number 1 Beach in America 2017
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There’s a cafe with restrooms and a playground, as well as beach wheelchairs that can be borrowed. In fact, Siesta Beach is easily accessible for those with reduced mobility or with pushchairs as it has a special Mobi Mat. This rollout pathway extends for 450 feet and is something that we’d love to see on more beaches worldwide. It’s also very safe for children here, as the water’s edge...