Kick off your sandals and sink your toes in one of the sugar sand of our famous area beaches for a fun-filled day of in the Sarasota sun. The Gulf of Mexico coastline and many surrounding islands and keys provide endless opportunities for a family beach picnic, kayaking through the back bay waters or just reveling in one the most breathtaking sunsets you have ever seen. Use the area maps below to click and learn more about our beautiful beaches.