Siesta Beach -- near Sarasota FL-- has been said to have the "whitest and finest sand in the world": the sand is 99% quartz, and so reflective that it's cool even on hot days.
Siesta Beach is on Siesta Key,a barrier island between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Get to the beach early, 800 parking spots fill up!
Read more about Siesta Key Beaches.
Sarasota, meanwhile, is a sophisticated, artsy, and family-friendly city, with award-winning beaches and world-class shopping.
--continue to Top Beach 2008 #4, Coopers Beach, Southampton, New York
