Vacations tend to be full of busy itineraries and ensuring you have time to enjoy new sights that you don’t get to see every day. However, vacations should also be about relaxing! Use your next trip to Siesta Key to ensure some well-deserved rest and engage in some relaxing activities.
We’ve compiled a list of some incredible destinations just moments from any Siesta Key resort. This allows you to spend your getaway pampering yourself and feeling rejuvenated by the time you head back home.
Visit One of the Top Spas in Siesta Key
What could be more relaxing than pampering yourself with a day at the spa? One of the best places to treat yourself is at Siesta Healing. They are dedicated to restoring your mind, body, and spirit to their best working order. This holistic spa and wellness center has a wide range of offerings, from massage therapy and facial treatments to acupuncture and salt room treatments. The staff is exceptionally welcoming and can help recommend the best procedures depending on your needs. No matter what you’re searching for on your Siesta Key spa day, Siesta Healing can make it happen!
You might also enjoy spending a day at Spa Experience Siesta Key. This establishment is a boutique day spa that treats each client individually through its vast menu of services. You can come in for everything from skincare treatments and facial sculpting procedures to Swedish massages and aromatherapy. Want a little bit of everything? They also offer special spa packages so you can spend the entire day getting pampered! A visit to Spa Experience Siesta Key is the ultimate way to invest in yourself for a day or enjoy a relaxing afternoon with your friends.
Finally, if you’re specifically seeking out a massage, there’s no better place to go than Hands of Light Massage Therapy. This establishment employs the most talented licensed massage therapists who can tailor your experience to your specific needs. Feeling more tension in your shoulders? Perhaps your lower back? Your therapist can address those issues and have you feeling better than ever by the time you leave. Massages can be scheduled for 60, 90, or 120 minutes, allowing you to customize your experience. They even offer couples massages and prenatal massages!
Do Yoga on the Beach
To stay relaxed but still do something active, yoga provides the perfect combination. You’ll be able to connect your mind and body in a way that’s distinct to your yoga practice, relaxing you while still helping you get in some exercise. While you’re in Siesta Key, you’re going to want to spend plenty of time on the beach, and thanks to Yoga on Siesta Beach, you can get the best of both worlds! Classes are held multiple times a week and allow you to join in with other visitors as well as plenty of locals. Simply bring some water, a mat, a towel, and a minimum $10 donation per person.
Enjoy Nature and Outdoor Activities
On Siesta Key and in nearby Sarasota, there are plenty of other ways you can get outside and enjoy nature. Heading to a nature trail or other outdoor attraction allows you to connect with your family. Get in some fresh air, and perhaps even (gasp!) leave your phone behind in your Siesta Key resort and truly experience your surroundings.
The first spot we’d recommend is the Jim Neville Marine Preserve in Sarasota. This destination is named for Jim Neville, who was a renowned environmentalist from the area. Many people head to this area for boating. Still, it’s also an excellent destination for those who want to see the wide range of local birds, wildlife, and plants. Cast your line from the fishing pier or rent a canoe to sail off of the canoe launch. There are also tons of trails if you simply want to walk around the area and take in the view. This park is accessible from 6 a.m. until sunset.
If you want to spend some time in the water, rent a kayak and make your way to the Lido Key Mangrove Trail in Ted Sperling Nature Park. The mangrove tunnels here are genuinely magnificent and offer amazing views of the local bird species in this area. There are lots of winding tunnels that all lead back to the same place, so you have no risk of getting lost but can easily avoid the crowds that sometimes gather in the water. If you don’t want to go at it alone, ecotours are offered several times a day, allowing you to head out with an experienced guide to show you the ropes.
Finally, head over to Longboat Key to experience Quick Point Nature Preserve. This 34-acre nature park has everything you could want in an outdoor attraction! There are convenient hiking trails and boardwalks so you can explore the preserve on foot, bringing you to quaint tidal pools and scenic vistas. As you walk throughout the area, you’ll see all kinds of incredible wildlife, so you may want to bring your binoculars! This attraction is just moments away from Sarasota and Siesta Key, making for a fun and relaxing day trip.
Plan Your Visit
We hope this list has given you a few ideas about how to relax on your next vacation to Siesta Key! The only thing missing now is your accommodations. Tropical Breeze Resort is happy to offer rental properties big and small, perfect for any occasion, including a Siesta Key wedding, that might bring you to town. Contact us today to learn more!
Relax in Your Siesta Key Beach Resort Room
Sometimes, you don’t even need to go anywhere to experience the ultimate relaxation. You can simply sit back and enjoy a quiet evening in your Siesta Key accommodations! You might want to indulge in a romantic evening in your rental with a glass of wine on your porch or balcony. Or simply curl up with your sweetheart and enjoy a movie night with your flat-screen TV, or head to bed for an early evening filled with luxurious beauty sleep. After all, a vacation should be about relaxing exactly the way you want to. An evening in your Siesta Key rental allows you to make all your own plans and chill out just how you please.
Other Relaxing Things to Do in Sarasota
We’ve listed quite a few options here for how to relax on your next getaway to Siesta Key and Sarasota, but this list is by no means all-inclusive. You might want to head to some of the local Siesta Key beaches for an early-morning or evening stroll on the sand, listening to the waves roll in and watching the sunrise or set. You might also enjoy a cruise around the waters, especially at sunset!
Want to relax with a great performance? Head to the Sarasota Opera to experience some of the best local talent and an incredible show, making for a truly romantic evening. Would you rather relax with a drink? Visit the Siesta Key Rum distillery to take a tour of the facility and then try the delicious result of their process! Anything that you like to do to relax, you can find just moments away from your rental.
