7 - Siesta Key for a full day

Keely renovates a sandcastle for posterity

Harry Heron stands way closer than we can imagine

Waking up in the same town and not having to drive is exquisite. Siesta Key is what I imagine Key West would be like for families or folks too hampered to make it way down south. It's got a little village where you can get food, drink, and chaos while there's a pristine white sand beach just 200 yards in the opposite direction.

The water here is amazingly blue-green and only about 5 feet deep for 50 yards out. Diving with goggles allows you to see tons of tiny fish and hermit crabs. There's no boogie boarding/surfing here as everyone just seems to sit in the water. It's tres relaxing.

Relaxation is key at Siesta Key.