2008 saw us drive down to Siesta Key. Parked in the main car park with a very quick walk through the trees and onto the beach. Fantastic place to visit and an 'ok' snack bar just off the beach.

2010 saw us drive to Anna Maria Island. Parked at 'The Cafe on the Beach' which really is on the beach. Loved this place too, beach no different to Siesta Key but facilities much better (mini cabanas, loungers and umbrellas). Cafe on the Beach was great for lunch.

One thing is for certain though, choose any west coast beach for the sand and the sunset, those 2 things make the day.