La Quinta Inn & Suites in Southwest Coast Florida

If being by the water is a major draw, Siesta Key Beach is one of the most popular seaside spots located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Siesta Key. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Lido Beach, Crescent Beach, and Turtle Beach.

If being by the water is a major draw, Lido Beach is one of the most popular seaside spots located 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from central Sarasota. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Siesta Key Beach, Crescent Beach, and Shell Beach.

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Naples Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Naples. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Via Miramar Beach, Horizon Way Beach, and Park Shore Beach.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to St. Armands Circle in Saint Armands Key. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Venice Beach located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Venice. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at North Jetty Beach, Nokomis Beach, and Caspersen Beach.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Fifth Avenue South in Old Naples. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Tin City and Third Street South.

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Mall at University Town Center when in Sarasota. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches.

Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Vanderbilt Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from central North Naples. Catch the sunset by the shore at Bayview Avenue Beach and Seabreeze Avenue Beach, located nearby.