With a year-round delightful climate, brilliant white beaches and sparkling blue waters, many travelers consider Sarasota the ideal destination. In addition to vacationing among award-winning beaches and reveling in the arts and cultural scene along the Gulf Coast, make sure to check out the professional Opera, Orchestra and Ballet, along with two state parks that offer hiking, biking, camping, and wild life viewing. The Gulf Coast also offers the Sarasota Polo Club which boasts 130 acres of perfectly manicured grounds and nine-class polo fields and a regulation size arena.