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Everything You Need To Know About Siesta Key Public Beach

Recently ranked #1 Beach in the U.S., Siesta Key has claimed many awards over the years.

Siesta Key Public Beach is the top attraction on Siesta Key and epitomizes everything incredible that the island has to offer. Regularly ranked as the top beach in the United States, it not only offers beautiful and soft white quartz sand and relaxing calm waves, but also top-notch services and beach facilities for visitors. Although there are two other great main beaches on Siesta Key, Siesta Beach has become a place where both locals and travelers alike congregate, and it offers plenty of unique amenities that make it stand out.

Why Is It Famous?

people on Siesta Key Bach
Photo Credit: John – Pure Florida

Beautiful White Sand

The sand at Siesta Beach is beautiful and soft and almost feels like you’re walking barefoot on a luxury carpet. It is made of quartz crystals that are very fine and powdery, and the sand never gets hot to the touch no matter what the weather is. If you happen to enjoy long walks on the beach (pardon the cliché) Siesta Beach is also ideal for it, as the beach is flat and firm and easy to walk on with a pet or stroller.

Ideal For Any Traveler

If you happen to be traveling with young children or the elderly safety is of the utmost concern while you’re at the beach. Siesta Beach is one of the few in the Sarasota area that has lifeguards and a beach patrol on duty throughout the year. The water is also shallow near the shore and very calm, making it perfect for children to swim in while supervised. Beach wheelchairs are available for anyone with mobility challenges. The facilities are also well-suited for families, with volleyball courts, restrooms, showers, changing areas, a playground, and picnic tables.

About Siesta Key Beach Entrances

Siesta Beach has several places to enter. The main entrance includes hundreds of parking spots and visitors can stop and grab some snacks and drinks at the beachfront cafe or one of the smaller food vendors that set up shop. This is also where parents can find the playground and restrooms.

There are many other beach access points stretching further north all the way to Sunset Point, where the old pier ruins are. This is an iconic Instagram photo spot, and beachgoers can walk, bike, or jog several miles there and back. The Tropical Breeze Resort is just steps from this entrance, and we have many luxury vacation rentals nearby other beach access points and the famous Siesta Key Village.

These other beach access points may have limited parking or no parking at all. Some choose to park in the Village and walk the couple of blocks to the beach, but during the height of Summer, parking may be difficult to find in these areas. That is why the main entrance is the most popular spot for those who are driving.

Again, we encourage visitors to book a rental nearby all the activities and attractions, so they can walk anywhere they want to go.

Restaurants and Shopping Nearby

Siesta Beach also has the benefit of being right next to over 100 restaurants, bars and other shops in Siesta Key Village. If you’re craving a bite to eat you can grab one at the beach concession stands or simply walk to Siesta Village and dine at any number of amazing restaurants. Cuisine options that you’ll find nearby include Italian, French, American pub grub, seafood, pizzerias, and several spots to get a quick delicious breakfast or brunch. There are also several highly rated ice cream, yogurt, and dessert shops nearby to satisfy you or your family’s sweet tooth.

Women on the beach having their photo taken
Photo Credit @faithdaniellephoto

All in all, you simply can’t beat the convenience, facilities, and beautiful white sand of Siesta Beach. It’s unquestionably the ideal beach to visit to get the best first impression of Siesta Key.

Siesta Key Beach Rentals

Book a luxury vacation rental today, many of which are located right near this beautiful and incredible beach, and see for yourself why it’s considered one of the best in the world!