The water is quite shallow and great for floating or playing in the small waves.
Sarasota beach siesta key fl.
Beach swimming lifeguards fishing picnic pavilion picnic areas playground volleyball concessions restrooms parking beach wheelchairs available.
This quaint yet quirky 8 mile long island offers shopping resorts dining and nightlife.
Siesta beach in sarasota florida continues to rank highly on the top beach lists curated by worldwide travelers and renowned coastal experts.
Known for its brilliant quartz sand.
Ranked the 1 beach in the u s.
In 2020 by tripadvisor s traveler s choice awards you will quickly understand why when you feel the quartz crystal powdery sand between your toes and.
From the circus harkening back to the city s colorful roots to classic rock blues ballet jazz opera and theatre to art galleries antique and designer shops galore sarasota is replete with all that embodies the good life.
Its nearly 100 quartz crystal sand is like walking on a cloud that never gets hot under the gulf coast sun and tropical weather.
Siesta beach is a long wide white sand beach with plenty of room to spread out.
A short drive from downtown sarasota siesta key sits adjacent to the glittering gulf of mexico and its siesta public beach has been named the nation s best twice.
The land was purchased in the 1950 s through a referendum.
The historic pavilion was designed by edward j.
The cultural capital of florida sarasota is more than a day at the beach.