Consistently recognized as one of America’s best beaches
Siesta Key has an incredible, award-winning beach on the Gulf of Mexico where you can play, relax, or walk along the water’s edge. Enjoy the sunshine and tropical breeze while you track the flight of pelicans and shorebirds, and keep an eye out for the playful dolphins. Fishing, shelling, swimming, para-sailing, boating, and snorkeling are among the favorite activities of Siesta Key residents.
Siesta Key is famous for its vibrant, eclectic lifestyle. From its rich culture to its vast array of waterfront activities, Siesta Key is every bit as active as it is beautiful. Siesta Key will captivate you the moment you step onto its powdery white sands.
Surrounded by the Intercoastal Waterway, Sarasota Bay, Roberts Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico, there are also nearly 50 miles of canals and waterways inside Siesta Key. Many residents take advantage of temporary docking available at local restaurants. Venturing inland, you’ll discover an artist’s and writer’s colony surrounded by fine restaurants and sophisticated boutiques. Turn down Siesta’s side streets and you’ll find everything from small beachfront condominiums, villas and apartments to magnificent waterfront estates.