Beaches

MustDo.com | Centennial Park Gazebo downtown Venice, Florida

Things to Do in Venice, Florida

Known as “The Sharks’ Tooth Capital of the World”, Venice lives up to its Italian namesake with Renaissance-style architecture in its historic downtown. Antique shops, boutiques, and restaurants thrive in this vibrant area... Read more

Jet ski rentals and tours, water sport activities on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida. Fort Myers Beach, Naples, Sanibel, Sarasota, Siesta Key. Photo by Debi Pittman Wilkey. | Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

Things to Do in Southwest Florida

The beautiful region of Southwest Florida runs from the south end of Tampa Bay down the barrier islands and estuaries of Sarasota, Fort Myers, and Naples to the vast uninhabited acres of the Everglades... Read more

Siesta Key, Florida is a beautiful eight-mile-long barrier island just across the bay from Sarasota. With world-famous beaches, water sports, and wildlife within easy reach of Sarasota attractions and restaurants, Siesta Key makes a great vacation destination. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

Things to Do in Siesta Key

Siesta Key is a beautiful eight-mile-long barrier island just across the bay from Sarasota. With world-famous beaches, water sports, and wildlife within easy reach of Sarasota attractions and restaurants, Siesta Key makes a... Read more

The walkway to Nokomis Beach on Casey Key near Venice and Sarasota, Florida. Photo by Jennifer Brinkman. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com.

Sun, Sand and Surf at Nokomis Beach Florida

Sharing its name with a character from Longfellow’s traditional poem Hiawatha, Nokomis Beach is neatly situated between Florida’s Gulf Coast cities of Venice and Sarasota. Stretching into the distance, the 14 miles of... Read more

South Florida Museum, Bishop Planetarium and Parker Manatee Aquarium Bradenton, Florida USA. MustDo.com, Must Do Visitor Guides

Things to Do in Bradenton

Bradenton, the county seat of Manatee County, is brimming with historic attractions, sports events, state parks, and beautiful beaches. It’s equally popular with families, couples, and retirees looking for fun things to do... Read more

Free tips only rides to the beach, shops, restaurants, and more on Siesta Key, Florida. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

Free and Tips Only Rides on Siesta Key

There are several free or “tips only” options for getting around Siesta Key, Florida. Although Siesta Key covers less than four square miles, the narrow crescent-shaped island stretches for eight miles. It puts... Read more

MustDo.com | Sarasota beaches are among the best in the U.S. and that’s official, as Siesta Beach was ranked #1 by Dr. Beach in 2014. The pure white quartz sand in this area is powder-soft and contrasts beautifully with the blue Gulf waters. Most beaches lie on the barrier islands of Longboat Key, Siesta Key, and Lido Key, creating sheltered waters for boats and wildlife within Sarasota Bay. Photo by Debi Pittman Wilkey.

Things to Do in Sarasota

Sarasota is a popular destination in southwest Florida, welcoming over 925,000 visitors each year. With its combination of beautiful sandy beaches, upscale shopping, cultural festivals, watersports, golf, and top dining, there’s something for... Read more