Gulf Sunsets

[jeffreyml]

Don't forget your camera during your trip. We got some great sunset shots this year. We had all of my mother in law's grandchildren down there this year and took a few great pictures that we were able to blow up and give to her for X-mas. Great colors and great memories for us.

 

[momtokendantom]

Excellent idea! What beach would you recommend on the Gulf? We have been talking about a beach day. After reading your post, I think it's a must!!!

Take care,
Michelle in MA

 

[Motherfletcher]

Naples Beach or Key West.

 

[Pixie_Dust]

We just did a Gulf Coast weekend in Dec (first timers). $36/night Priceline rooms at the Country Inn and Suites Sanibel Gateway, and the posted rack rate for the room was $239/night!

Siesta Key has beautifully powdery white sand and a cool set up. The lifeguard said they get up to 5,000 people a day in the high season, but we had it practically to ourselves.

Fun shelling on the Ft. Myers beaches but you have to drive down these little side streets for public beach access.
Stopped by a huge citrus place in Ft. Myers on the way back to WDW and got fresh juice, citrus, and an authentic key lime pie!

Sanibel has shelling of course and is kind of pricy, but if you stop at the Visitor's Center right over the causeway, the lady will tell you which beaches are good on that day (steered us away from the ones loaded with seaweed). Our favorite on Sanibel was Bowman's Beach. Lots of other things to see on the island as well, very enjoyable.

Although we didn't do the beach in Venice, we ate on the pier and saw a fantastic sunset from the restaurant. We also checked out the pier in Naples.

 

[jeffreyml]

We usually stay around Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St Pete's, Indian Rocks area. When we head down to WDW, we always try to spend a day at the beach. Lately, we spend most of the time at the beach and head to WDW for a few days. Most of the Hotels and condos are directly on the beach with shopping and restaurants directly across the street from the beach. It makes for a nice walk down the beach after dinner for some sunset pictures.

You might want to try John's Pass

I sure wished we were there now. We're under a Heavy snow warning for tonight and tomorrow. Anywhere from 6-12 inches. I'll take a sunny beach any day over a winter storm.!!!!!

 

[Motherfletcher]

Too bad about the white stuff! I worked up a sweat today taking down the Christmas lights. It had to be close to 80.