The Florida Gulf Coast Self Drive (Sarasota - Sanibel Island - Naples)

Sarasota sits on the southwestern coast of Florida in a warm enclave of the Gulf of Mexico. The city offers visitors an eclectic blend of culture and fine dining, circus thrills, internationally acclaimed pristine beaches, and a wide array of shopping opportunities. Once a well-kept secret gem, Sarasota is now a major hot spot for savvy travelers. More than just sand, surf and sun, Sarasota County is bustling with museums, art galleries, performing arts venues, and exceptional dining. This ultimate beach escape is also one of Florida`s great cultural hubs.

Explore The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Siesta Key Beach, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, St. Armands and Lido Key, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, and so much more!

Due to easy causeway access, Sanibel Island is a popular tourist destination known for its shell beaches and wildlife refuges. Bowman`s Beach is Sanibel`s most popular one with a beautiful coastline that also entices wind surfers and sailors. Sanibel`s natural surroundings are full of potential adventures which makes the J. N. `Ding` Darling National Wildlife Refuge is a must visit. By far, the most popular activity on Sanibel Island is shelling – you barely can walk a step on the beach without indulging in the so-called `Sanibel Stoop` to search for shells.

Explore The Sanibel Island, the J. N. `Ding` Darling National Wildlife Refuge, the Bowman`s Beach, the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, the Sanibel Lighthouse, the Lighthouse Beach Park, the Sanibel Causeway, and so much more!

Naples is a stylish community known for its sophisticated downtown, white-sand beaches and top-rated golf courses. Other highlights include fishing, boating, water sports, arts and culture, and spectacular sunsets. Naples provides rich amenities while retaining an exclusive, intimate, small-town feel. Naples is the crown jewel of Southwest Florida -- nestled on the sun drenched beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Naples is also an affordable family destination that appeals to nature lovers and beach aficionados. Boasting one of the nation`s best sandboxes and calmest seas, Naples makes a splash with water lovers and recreationists.

Explore The Naples Pier, the Naples Beach, the 5th Avenue South, the Lowdermilk Park, the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, the Downtown Naples, the Cambier Park, the Naples Botanical Garden, and so much more!