In between lies Sarasota's Long Boat Key, and a little farther south is Sanibel Island, off the coast of Fort Myers. These are always favorites and good choices for romantic beach destinations. Both offer a wonderful choice of hotel resorts, unique shopping and plenty of superb restaurants.
Besides the endless water sport activities available on either coast of Florida, the West Coast boasts endless land-lover activities as well. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and The Florida Aquarium, both located in Tampa, offer a day away from the scorching sun, sand and surf. In St. Petersburg, The Pier makes a nice day trip. You can take a Segway tour of the waterfront, tour the small aquarium and have a romantic lunch or dinner at the ever popular Columbia Restaurant.
In Sarasota you'll also find a waterfront Segway tour and the famous Ringling Museum.
Wouldn't it be great to send the wedding party a postcard from Honeymoon Island, Sunset Beach or Lover's Key? You can. They're all located on Florida's West Coast.
