Exploring Sarasota Florida

-Every time I slip into the ocean, it's like going home. -Sylvia Earle

My family loves to be in the water whether we're at the beach or in a pool. Bryleigh thinks she is a mermaid and Kaden always says he is a fish. Any free time we have we spend it in the water. This past weekend we took a mini road trip up north and headed to Siesta Key. If you have never heard of Siesta Key it is rated #1 beach in the US. It is a really nice beach however if you dislike crowds I would avoid going to Siesta. It is really crowded and you feel like you're stepping on people or their stuff just trying to get to the beach. It is worth it just to check out though and we always have so much fun there. The beach is absolutely beautiful with teal water and white powdery sand. The kids love it because the water is so clear you can see fish swimming around your toes. 




I love heading up North around Siesta because there are just so many nice beaches. This weekend we ventured out and found a hidden gem thanks to some locals. We did have to Uber to the new beach and leave our car at the Siesta Key parking lot. Shell beach has a smaller parking lot that fits maybe 10 cars and Siesta fills up fast so we didn't want to risk losing our spot and then not being able to find a spot at Shell beach either. It was a quick Uber ride and we got to learn all about the area from the driver who has lived there since the 70's. So if you are wanting to check out Shell Beach I would definitely take an uber or get there really early just in case the parking lot fills up. Siesta Key on the other hand has a huge parking lot but it also fills up really quick so I would try to get there before 9am. 






Food Options:
As far as food goes you can pack a cooler with some sandwiches and snacks however there is a concession stand if you forget to pack food or if you just want to buy something at the beach. The food is really good and it is also priced really well, especially for being right on the beach. My kids can share a chicken tender meal and still have a lot left over and it is around $10. They also have frozen drinks, ice cream and you can even get shrimp. 




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