Anna Maria Island

Florida

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Parasailing

A charming escape near Sarasota, Anna Maria Island offers Old Florida charm, pristine beaches, and unforgettable things to do. Top activities include kayaking, dolphin tours, deep sea fishing, and biking. Visitors also enjoy exploring local shops, beachside cafes, and eco-friendly adventures across this laid-back barrier island.

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Your search for an educational and engaging escape is complete when you visit Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Downtown Sarasota. This stunning garden was once the home of fledgling gardener Marie Selby and opened its doors back in 1975. Featuring over 20,000 plants, including some rare bromeliads and orchids from around the world, it's also home to the Jean and Alfred Goldstein Exhibition Series which celebrates talented artists who take inspiration from nature itself.

Acclaimed artists showcased in former exhibitions include Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol, Paul Gauguin, Roy Lichtenstein, Marc Chagall, and more. During your time at the Downtown campus, stop by the Selby House Cafe where you can enjoy everything from delicious sandwiches and freshly prepared snacks to tasty lattes and pastries. You can also check out the collection of botanically inspired products at The Garden Shop which features jewelry, plants, candles, and other unique items.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is the perfect place to be when you want to get away from your everyday routine! This 15-acre paradise offers breathtaking views as you take in its unique collections of tropical plants, such as bromeliads and epiphytic orchids. Additionally, be sure to check out their ever-changing exhibitions featuring astonishing garden displays that are sure to transport you to an oasis like no other.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown

Guided Kayak Mangrove Tunnel Tour

Guided Kayak Eco Tour

Guided Paddleboard Eco Tour in Siesta Key

Rated as one of the top beaches in America, most travelers start their vacation navigating through the quartz crystal sand that’s as white and soft as powdered sugar. Siesta Key has been known as a place of relaxation and refuge for many years. Siesta Key Beach is home to several private beaches that are open to the public. These beaches include Crescent Beach, Turtle Beach, and Lido Key Beach. The best known are Crescent Beach and Turtle Beach because they're more accessible than Lido Key Beach.

Crescent Beach offers many amenities: lifeguards, showers, restrooms, and picnic tables. It's also one of the few beaches on Siesta Key that allows pets on leashes (all other beaches don't allow pets). This beach is perfect for families with small children because it has calm waters and a gentle slope into the water compared to other parts of Siesta Key where there may be stronger currents due to storm runoff or high tides.

The island's white-sand beaches are the main attraction for visitors, but there are also plenty of other attractions. Siesta Key is home to a number of luxury resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals that provide all the amenities you need for your beach getaway. Visitors can enjoy shopping at boutique shops, dining at fine restaurants, taking advantage of world-class golf courses, and other recreational activities.

There are also many attractions nearby that will make your stay more enjoyable. Siesta Key Beach is only minutes away from historic Sarasota and its many attractions, including the Ringling Museum Complex, St. Armands Circle Shopping District, and more!

Siesta Key is arguably the most popular beach destination in Florida, with Crescent Beach and Turtle Beach as the most popular portions of this barrier island's white-sand beach. Siesta Key has been known as a place of relaxation and refuge for many years. The island is characterized by stunning gulf views that provide visitors and residents with a sense of peace and serenity year-round.

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