Visiting the #1 Beach in the USA | Beach Run, Swim, Fish Tacos, & Sunset

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  • @emeaniebrakkee1094
    @emeaniebrakkee1094 5 месяцев назад +3

    The Siesta Key drum circle is an experience you should not miss. Literally hundreds of people drumming ,dancing, Juggling, and having a great time at sunset. So much fun. Also another fun place to eat is the Siesta Ket Oyster Bar. A nice funky place with great food and live music. P.S.... I have lived in Sarasota since 1974 and I absolutely love living here.

  • @andrewwiist1003
    @andrewwiist1003 6 месяцев назад +9

    I admire how you are always trying new things on your own, presumably because you don't want to miss out. I need to take inspiration from you..

  • @henrymoore4161
    @henrymoore4161 6 месяцев назад +4

    My favorite place to eat is Captain Curts Down by Midnight Pass and Stickney Point....I've been going to Siesta Key longer than you've been alive...it's my paradise

  • @bannerpage
    @bannerpage 5 месяцев назад +2

    I am living my outdoorsy life vicariously through you. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

  • @BootsAndPearls85
    @BootsAndPearls85 6 месяцев назад +2

    Nice "veelog" Kelly 🤣, thanks for sharing! I am a bit jealous of the November (October?) beach life as I cannot get warm today up here in VT. Enjoy the warmth and those ocean waves! 🌊🌊

  • @hikerbikerclutz8377
    @hikerbikerclutz8377 6 месяцев назад +2

    😳 the dude showing up scared Mr too. 🤣 I jumped a little. That beach and the food there is definitely top on the list of my favorite places.

  • @RickINFJ
    @RickINFJ 6 месяцев назад +3

    1:30 what an odd way to greet someone 😐 Stellar sunset Kelly. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! ✌️

  • @maureenmukhlis2934
    @maureenmukhlis2934 6 месяцев назад +3

    That’s my kind of day!! Living your best life girl❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @robertbass151
    @robertbass151 6 месяцев назад +1

    According to Dr. Beach the #1 beach in the country is St. George Island State Park in the panhandle of Florida...and its beautiful

  • @walteragentplummer7031
    @walteragentplummer7031 6 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for all your hearts! Appreciate your reply's❤

  • @fretlessed25
    @fretlessed25 6 месяцев назад +3

    Great video. Keep them coming for us folks in colder climates up north to so we can escape the cold for a few minutes now and then over the winter.

  • @user-cr6sn7vm1u
    @user-cr6sn7vm1u 6 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you for the amazing sunset!! So beautiful.

  • @denisebrown2940
    @denisebrown2940 6 месяцев назад +3

    I really enjoyed your wonderful video. Such a beautiful beach. My sister and I vacation in Florida every year and do at least one run plus a few walks on the beach. It is my favorite thing to do while we are there. I pray your training goes well for the 50k.

  • @starman9458
    @starman9458 6 месяцев назад +4

    Seeing the ocean sunset in your beach videos are really beautiful. I’d love to go to down to Florida and float the springs and visit the beaches someday.

  • @charlesjohnson9662
    @charlesjohnson9662 6 месяцев назад +2

    Another great video, t thanks for the ride and best wishes for great training.

  • @jg2wheels
    @jg2wheels 6 месяцев назад +2

    Can't be the best beach...there's no "Kelly Hays Surfs!" 🏄🏼‍♀️😂

  • @carolwerner3881
    @carolwerner3881 6 месяцев назад +4

    Another entertaining video Kelly! Good job, it looks like a beautiful beach. Keep up the good work🌞🌴🏖️

  • @rockercover
    @rockercover 6 месяцев назад +3

    Beach-visit videos spark the good-time vibes. Appreciated! The run you spoke of seems like an ambitious endeavor.

  • @tomgreen5701
    @tomgreen5701 6 месяцев назад +2

    I have been watching your channel for a long time. Keep it going!🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @vickslab4608
    @vickslab4608 6 месяцев назад +2

    Hello Kelly, check out Lido Key as well. It is extremely beautiful and near Sarasota.

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 6 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic episode my friend, gorgeous scenery 👏👏

  • @Golfpt62
    @Golfpt62 6 месяцев назад +1

    That place is gorgeous

  • @extraart1
    @extraart1 6 месяцев назад +1

    Kudos for that sunset- you brought me back to a time years ago with your comment about a side pain! I used to run in trail running races. Often times I would get a side pain in the first or second mile. It got to where I would actually anticipate them and would just ignore them until they went away. They always went away after a mile or two. Good luck Kelly!

  • @leedanielson7452
    @leedanielson7452 6 месяцев назад +3

    Great video!!!😊👍👏🏻❤️

  • @cincyoldude5766
    @cincyoldude5766 6 месяцев назад +1

    Sunday evening on Siesta Key a bunch of percussion musicians do a “ DRUM CIRCLE “ you have to experience. You don’t go to , listen , to the vibe , you go to , feel , the vibe . Everyone should participate, anyway you feel it . I’ll definitely take some kind of percussion instrument next time I’m there . Put it on your bucket list .

  • @cribbage
    @cribbage 6 месяцев назад +1

    You are truly an ambasador for Florida! Makes me want to travel there more with every video you post! 🌞😎🏖

  • @TeeGreen222
    @TeeGreen222 6 месяцев назад +1

    I’m across the state and the only elevation I can find is our bridge over the intracoastal waterway that connects our city to the island. The big bummer is the traffic - it’s elevation that comes with exhaust fumes. If you’ve never been in Florida during “season,” prepare yourself!

  • @user-David-Alan
    @user-David-Alan 6 месяцев назад +2

    Now that's a wonderful life. You should be a commercial for Florida. I hope you get home for Thanksgiving and enjoy your family. What do Star fruit taste like? I was always afraid to buy one. Stay happy and positive and keep on running.

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you David!!! Hmmmmm star fruit reminds me maybe kind of an apple texture. It’s pretty unique

  • @Randee04
    @Randee04 6 месяцев назад +1

    Nice video and you always need to show the food!!! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🤣 Gorgeous sunset!

  • @richardthorne2804
    @richardthorne2804 6 месяцев назад +1

    That was a really beautiful long day at the beach. Also, really enjoyed the aerial shots at the end. You are awesome 👏.

  • @davidthomas4624
    @davidthomas4624 6 месяцев назад

    I love kayaking that’s my most favorite thing to do when I was living in Washington state

  • @keithmcclanahan9158
    @keithmcclanahan9158 6 месяцев назад

    Love the drone!

  • @curly__3
    @curly__3 6 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent vids! Thanks

  • @feliperivas3814
    @feliperivas3814 6 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic video to start the morning. Thanks for sharing

  • @chuckstyes3196
    @chuckstyes3196 5 месяцев назад

    Siesta is a very nice beach! our waters all along that coast and even Tampa Bay get really clean and clear in the winter months. Oh, and those shrimp tacos looked soooooooo good!!! I'm gonna have to check that place out for sure! 🙂

  • @jasonjones5213
    @jasonjones5213 6 месяцев назад

    Pretty sunset, love your Florida videos.

  • @user-nl7oz1gi6d
    @user-nl7oz1gi6d 6 месяцев назад +1

    CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 7 MILES RUN 🏃‍♀️ 👏.
    LOOKS LIKE THE SEA GULLS WHERE WAITING FOR SOME FISH 🐟 FROM THE FISHERMAN.

  • @gracemccoy2874
    @gracemccoy2874 6 месяцев назад

    Beauty sunset! Living your best life Kelly! 👍

  • @karenwernert1744
    @karenwernert1744 6 месяцев назад +1

    Clermont has hills.

  • @audreyeileen523
    @audreyeileen523 6 месяцев назад +1

    Ugh I can’t wait until my life journey brings me to the East Coast (and I prefer gulf shores over the East side). Have a blast and thanks for sharing.

  • @BernieContreras
    @BernieContreras 6 месяцев назад +1

    Good luck with your training and your 50K race!

  • @user-si4uu8cl1f
    @user-si4uu8cl1f 6 месяцев назад

    What a perfect day, complete with exercise, relaxation, delicious food and an awesome sunset! Great videography

  • @robbinwhaley9378
    @robbinwhaley9378 6 месяцев назад

    Another awesome video!! 🙂

  • @mray1375
    @mray1375 6 месяцев назад +2

    Great video. Sort of reminds me of the two years I took off and lived in Mexico Beach. Be careful of your surroundings.

  • @willjam465
    @willjam465 6 месяцев назад

    Siesta Key is one of my favorite places in Florida. Love that beach. I like The Hub for lunch there. For a nice dinner, drive down the key to Ophelia’s. If you want to spend some time in the area, hop over to St Armand’s Circle, grab some ice cream at Kilwin’s and dinner on Longboat Key at Dry Dock Waterfront Grill. I worked at Dry Dock back in the 90’s right after college. The Old Salty Dog on Longboat is the one I used to frequent. It is by Mote Marine, which is worth a visit. And if you are hungry for pizza, back on 41 in Sarasota is Demetrio’s. A decent pie. Of course, my disclaimer is that I don’t get down there as much as I used to, even though I live in Florida now. Spend more time now in Cocoa and especially New Smyrna, as it is closer to where I live.

  • @musingwithreba9667
    @musingwithreba9667 6 месяцев назад +1

    Wow, best of luck on running the Ultra! 😊

  • @troygilliam9281
    @troygilliam9281 6 месяцев назад

    I love the Pinhoti cap!!

  • @walteragentplummer7031
    @walteragentplummer7031 6 месяцев назад +1

    You should make a calender with all your beautiful scenic shots also include several with your pose!!!❤😂

  • @judyknotts2023
    @judyknotts2023 6 месяцев назад +2

    Check out Mt. Dora, FL - there is some elevation there. Cyclists train there. If you make it to Mt. Dora, Jeremiahs has great food, love their chicken Caesar salad. Good luck!!

  • @spoogizhere6789
    @spoogizhere6789 5 месяцев назад

    Eyyy!!! 🎶 Heart of the lion 🎶 your a Legend 💯

  • @billevans9231
    @billevans9231 6 месяцев назад +1

    Another great video, Thanks

  • @billmccabe6188
    @billmccabe6188 4 часа назад

    That guy that came up to her asking if she lived in herbal startled me too. What an idiot. Lol ❤❤❤

  • @jimmyjenkins9240
    @jimmyjenkins9240 6 месяцев назад +1

    Another beautiful video. I’m looking forward to learning more about the ultra run.
    I watched a thru hiker named Ultra Hiking Girl, when she accomplished the AT. She took that trail name because she is an ultra runner. You may be interested in checking her out.
    Some time after the AT, she did a 100 mile ultra run.

  • @davidlooney3018
    @davidlooney3018 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome sunset. Use to fish a lot out in the gulf the best part was riding in watching the sunset especially when the cooler was full of fish😊beautiful beach there thanks for sharing. My sister lives in orange beach ala I need a beach trip now after watching this 😊

  • @813kengarcia
    @813kengarcia 6 месяцев назад

    What a beautiful day!

  • @SalPane1224
    @SalPane1224 6 месяцев назад +2

    Good relaxing video, 🤓👍 tacos 🌮

  • @bill8384
    @bill8384 6 месяцев назад +2

    7 mi is more than a 10k. Good job!

  • @TheArtisticGardener777
    @TheArtisticGardener777 6 месяцев назад

    Oh my gosh, those shrimp tacos looked sooooo good!😮

  • @user-nl7oz1gi6d
    @user-nl7oz1gi6d 6 месяцев назад +1

    HELLO KELLY,
    ITS RAING HERE IN KANSAS ⛈️🌧🌨🌩⛈️🌧🌨🌩⛈️🌧🌨🌩🌧⛈️.BE SAFE OUTHERE.

  • @EdwardsOutdoorAdventures
    @EdwardsOutdoorAdventures 6 месяцев назад +1

    Wife’s from Sarasota - great memories of the white sand and sunsets at Siesta Key. Recommend Salty Dog - even saw one at min10:29 in you video.

  • @stuartrollings602
    @stuartrollings602 6 месяцев назад

    Nice one! Happy Thanksgiving K ! ( beach too crowded for me…need 4 wheel drive till no one around ) 🤠

  • @michaelsnively3621
    @michaelsnively3621 6 месяцев назад

    Longboat key is my favorite beach on the west coast of florida

  • @kevinsmall1805
    @kevinsmall1805 Месяц назад

    I live 2 miles from siesta key. I walk to the beach and walk the whole beach at sunset a few times a week. Next time you're here if you like crab legs try Monks steam bar in gulfgate. Just down the street from the beach

  • @bautistanyc
    @bautistanyc 6 месяцев назад +1

    Welcome back

  • @kevinpond888
    @kevinpond888 6 месяцев назад +1

    I was just there yesterday and Friday. I do your run all the time but as a walk and usually stick around for the sunset. Does that 7 miles include the run back to your car to lock it? I didn't realize I was walking so far. That parking lot fills up on weekends during the peak season and there are entire weeks that you can't park there every day. Looks like you were there just before the Siesta Key Sand Classic kicked off.
    There's a place around here called Celery Fields which is a slag pile from dredging activity but it may provide the elevation you are looking for. There is likely something closer to you, though. You also might enjoy Anna Maria Island for a beach run. End to End is 8 miles and there is a free shuttle but it will be hard to park there soon. And there's also Robinson Preserve for hiking and kayaking and South Lido for kayaking.

  • @nam_hn
    @nam_hn 6 месяцев назад +2

    What a great day running and relaxing at the beach! The sunset was magical. Hope you will have a chance to try star fruit and chicken foot salad. Thank you so much for sharing!

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  6 месяцев назад +1

      What is that?!?

    • @nam_hn
      @nam_hn 6 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@kellyhays23the main ingredients are star fruit and chicken feet 😂

  • @Harpmando
    @Harpmando 6 месяцев назад

    I really enjoyed this video. I love the beach and all your beach videos. I've never been to the Gulf Side of Florida I've only been to Daytona Beach. The water was really warm there. Is the water colder on the Gulf Side?

  • @michelleh7769
    @michelleh7769 6 месяцев назад

    Next time to Sarasota maybe check out lido key.. Bring your kayak they have mangrove trails..

  • @walteragentplummer7031
    @walteragentplummer7031 6 месяцев назад +1

    Oh yeah raise funds for your adventures😊

  • @danofall8394
    @danofall8394 6 месяцев назад

    Go 2 to 3 miles south to Turtle Beach and Turtle Beach Campground. Small campground. Difficult to get a spot but I liked the beach there even better than Siesta Beach. Met some great folks there and even went skinny dipping after dark with a nice lady friend I met.

  • @historyofthejerseyshore
    @historyofthejerseyshore 6 месяцев назад

    You're on top of your game, Kelly! This video knocked it out of the park. South end of the key is nicer for next time...quieter and more old school Florida.

  • @ericfinley3915
    @ericfinley3915 6 месяцев назад

    Another awesome video! You look amazing in that hat with the sun on your face.

  • @stephenduncan8809
    @stephenduncan8809 6 месяцев назад

    I lived in the Destin …Ft.Walton Beach area …. Our beaches aren’t to shabby.

  • @ciscoponch67
    @ciscoponch67 6 месяцев назад

    Gulf Gate Drive, Siesta Key.. Tony's Chicago Beef!!! ❤❤❤

  • @RJ-ix4co
    @RJ-ix4co 6 месяцев назад +1

    ❤ you are amazing and strong! Please stay safe out there. That guy in the beginning was very creepy! Sarasota is my favorite place in Florida! Save me from Oklahoma 😂😂

  • @user-pd3vg3nn3y
    @user-pd3vg3nn3y 3 месяца назад

    Hi Kelly the Scenery is Beautiful Awesome Amazing love that Beach ❤😊

  • @bnoblit
    @bnoblit 6 месяцев назад

    You're just awesome. It would be great to be in FLA but in MI. 🥶 Thanks for the warm views! 🌶🌶

    • @bnoblit
      @bnoblit 6 месяцев назад

      I take it you enjoy some spicy food. Love all sorts of tacos myself. I hope your marathon goes great! Thank you again!

  • @bethrebholz8940
    @bethrebholz8940 6 месяцев назад

    The Hub is our favorite place to eat in Siesta Key.

  • @mickaelmick5397
    @mickaelmick5397 6 месяцев назад +1

    You are in a good place 😎☀️🤙

  • @walteragentplummer7031
    @walteragentplummer7031 6 месяцев назад +1

    Siesta key summer house

  • @ohiorides7626
    @ohiorides7626 6 месяцев назад +1

    Ever Try Boca? At The End Of Gasparilla Is?

  • @adventurebythemile
    @adventurebythemile 6 месяцев назад +1

    Are you going to do the CDT? I love your hiking videos

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  6 месяцев назад +2

      Announcement on my next hike coming soon :)

  • @pitstop_calvin
    @pitstop_calvin 6 месяцев назад

    I'm a little biased (being from Pensacola) but the beaches in and around Pensacola are the best I've ever seen! But any beach is better than NOT being at a beach! I'm hoping to see soon a detailed review of your new OM5 camera!

  • @walteragentplummer7031
    @walteragentplummer7031 6 месяцев назад +1

    Wow! You look so goregous in that evening sunset❤ God surely was on point creating the female❤

  • @ciscoponch67
    @ciscoponch67 6 месяцев назад

    Taco Jalisco, Texaco Gas Station, Siesta Key and Route 41. ❤❤❤❤❤😊

  • @unklebobosaurus
    @unklebobosaurus 6 месяцев назад

    A star fruit, how interesting. Never heard of that before, looked bizarre. Train at altitude, sounds like the Grouse Grind. [you run up the side of a mountain just shy of 3000 stairs with an incredible 800 m elevation gain over only 3 km, 'mother natures stairmaster']

  • @jpytvid
    @jpytvid 6 месяцев назад

    Walts Fish House!

  • @MikeLeeSr
    @MikeLeeSr 6 месяцев назад

    Siesta Key is great as long as there is no red tide....

  • @jimhenderson387
    @jimhenderson387 6 месяцев назад

    I am envying you so much! I have zero desire to do any kind of marathon, but I have tons of desire for Siesta Key. I've long wanted to see it, and now i have! Thanks.

  • @amuddymoose
    @amuddymoose 6 месяцев назад +1

    Didn’t know you had a drone! What one do you have?

  • @warriorcherylann3801
    @warriorcherylann3801 6 месяцев назад

    It looks like your are having fun! What kind of protein shake were you drinking after your run?

  • @danbx6666
    @danbx6666 6 месяцев назад

    did SOMEBODY get a drone? Those elevation shots were awesome!

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  6 месяцев назад

      I’ve had it for about a year now! & Thanks!

  • @severecracker3640
    @severecracker3640 6 месяцев назад +1

    That is a great beach. I like it there.
    I use to do sunrise on the east coast with breakfast then sunset on the west coast with dinner and live music.
    By the way that guy was creepy. He shouldn’t have walked up on you like that.
    I have a feeling you are up to something really big.

  • @curtisfike
    @curtisfike 6 месяцев назад

    The Old Salty Dog Siesta Key

  • @marysalmon2367
    @marysalmon2367 6 месяцев назад +1

    Ok, I am super excited you are doing an ultra. I often thought watching your hikes you could nail a 50k. I've completed one 50k, had to drop out of another at 18 miles with severe leg cramps. I am just getting the bug to do another. The thing I love about them is you get to explore new trails that someone else has blazed and marked, and the people are just the best, you will find another tribe, I am sure. Get the vert in! I did not do enough and that's what killed my second one. Will you be sharing which one you are doing? BTW I think "van" guy was trying to flirt with you. Awkward.

  • @jimweagant8920
    @jimweagant8920 6 месяцев назад +1

    👍👍👍

  • @nickhikesinthewoods6150
    @nickhikesinthewoods6150 6 месяцев назад +1

    Why did that guy asked if you live in a van that's weird stay safe out there

  • @johnelliott5923
    @johnelliott5923 6 месяцев назад

    Love u kel so beautiful!!!❤❤❤

  • @joesoutdoorplaces
    @joesoutdoorplaces 6 месяцев назад

    Too many people. But still a nice beach. I do that all the time with my car, thinking I’ve forgotten to lock it.

  • @Btf.Damon1
    @Btf.Damon1 6 месяцев назад +1

    You so adorable 😂. The world love you ❕⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️