Siesta Key Travel Guide

Just off the coast of Sarasota, Florida, Siesta Key boasts sandy beaches, exotic marine life and family-friendly activities. Enjoy outdoor dining, shopping and kayaking while being immersed at one of America’s best beach locations.

Things to Do in Siesta Key

Hop on a boat tour around Siesta Beach and take your chances seeing a dolphin or manatee. For something with a little more adrenaline, take a parasailing tour for great views of the bustling coastline.

Elsewhere, Point of Rocks -- shallow waters with over 100 yards of limestone ledges -- is accessible via Crescent Beach and ideal for snorkeling. Tidal pools and coral reefs fill the area and are sure to bring out the marine biologist in any visitor.

Best Time to Visit Siesta Key

Perfect for a romantic holiday or for an adventurous sports getaway, Siesta Key is popular in March for spring break or over the summer months, where temperatures can top 90.

Condos in Siesta Key

Siesta Key Florida should be on everyone's bucket list when it comes to a beach vacation. Siesta Key Beach is known for having the whitest sand in the Key area, and with the Gulf of Mexico stretching out into the distance, you'll feel like you're are in paradise. Just a short drive from Sarasota Florida, the town enjoys its reputation as one of Traveler's Choice 'Best Beaches in America'. The white quartz sand is known as the Sand of Siesta, and stretches over the public beach of Cresent Beach, creating a postcard-worthy scene.

Other fun activities include playing on the tennis court, enjoying the cafes and shops in Siesta Key Village and exploring Beach Bazaar.

Siesta Key Vacation Rentals come in all shapes and sizes to suit all budgets. Keep a look out for amazing amenities such as private heated pools, hot tubs, full kitchens, and more. Whether you want a beach house next to the white sand or a rental unit within walking distance to the town center, you’re sure to find the perfect Siesta Key condo rental.