

Had lounge chairs, rocking chair other chairs and tables. Our balcony was to die for, was the length of the condo, felt like you were sitting on the beach. This condo is exactly what it says it is. In my research so many say on the beach and they aren't you have to walk over sea grass etc to get to the beach. Was a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, living room and couches facing the ocean which was ON THE BEACH. I searched for months for the perfect condo and it paid off with Kathy's condo #201S. Information provided by: Visit Sarasota County Plan to book your stay as soon as possible if your vacation is planned within that duration. Though active year round, Siesta Key's peak season runs January through April. Lodging accommodations can be found throughout the key, including hundreds of vacation rentals. Siesta Key is perfectly fit for families, singles, and couples alike. This area contains coral formations and bright marine life - perfect for diving. Enjoy the same blue waters in a secluded atmosphere. Nearby are restaurants, shopping and a few local nightspots.Ĭrescent Beach is another quieter spot, just south of Siesta Key Beach.

After a storm beachcombers might even find a petrified shark's tooth. The beach has a steeper incline and carries more shells.

This beach is a great fishing and snorkeling hot spot. Turtle Beach located at the southern end of Siesta Key has sand that's a bit coarser. The sand is perfect for sculpting, and every year Siesta Key is home to world-class sand sculpting competitions.ĭespite its popularity, there are still quiet corners of Siesta to sneak off to and explore. This unique composition not only makes this sand sparkle under the Florida sun, but also keeps the sand cool on even the hottest of Florida summer days. Siesta Key beach is, in fact, almost entirely composed of crushed quarts crystal. 1 in the nation for its sugary white sand. The atmosphere is as cool as the white quartz sands in the daytime, and while libations and celebrations can warm up the evening, you are never to far from a tiki-esque style bar and the quiet sounds of ocean waves gliding up and down the beach. Sandals and swimming suits are accepted - even expected in virtually all of the restaurants and boutiques that populated the island - especially so of those located in Siesta Key Village. Siesta Key, located in Sarasota County and about an hour south of the Tampa Bay Area, is an eight-mile island accessible by two bridges from the mainland. What was once a secret gem known to only a few, has rapidly become America's darling beach town.
