Siesta Beach

Over Rated very small amount sculptures. Around 12 sculptures that are being worked on day 2. We've been to many sand sculptures contest around the country, they are usually free. Siesta key charges 8 - 10 per person. Parking is impossible had to pay a 15 dollar donation to a local church. Not worth it

A Siesta Key must do.

Couple hours before sunset. Folks, young and old gather to enjoy the drums; dancing or just observing the rhythms of life. Fun!

Bring your beach chairs. Coolers and drums, if you have them,

No auditions necessary 😊

For over thirty years I stayed with family on Longboat Key, or on Lido or Anna Maria (overrated), so never got to Siesta Key. So glad to choose Siesta Key for the first time now. The beach was beautiful, sand so soft and clean. Our condo had free loungers which made it very convenient. Enough shells to make shell collectors happy too. Our vacation resort was on the beach which was a big plus. This is where we will be returning to from now on.

We have been spending winters on Siesta Key for past 20 years and have seen the explosion of growth and traffic on the key. Months of March and April are awful for traffic and is getting worse. If you are a beach person be aware there are breezes and some gusts up to 20-30 mph almost every day during the months of January-April. The increase on rental prices also have exploded plus you pay 12.5% tax on top of the rent and this is soon to go up to 13.5%.

This beach is absolutely wonderful. The sand is a white powder, like soft flour. The water is clean with a sandy bottom as you walk out to the waves. Restrooms are clean, although a bit of a hike from the beach, and are up one flight of stairs. Food and beverages
available upstairs on the deck, as well. There is a very large parking lot, but because the beach is popular, it fills up early. Very pretty drive down the road as you approach the beach.

Crescent beach in siesta key is like no other beach. Pure white sand, firm and flat for walking or running. People take bikes, strollers, wheelchairs even some electric type of board was seen on the beach. Water is clean, swimmers can be seen as well as kayaks, paddle boards. A fun fact is that often dolphins can be seen around boats, kayaks etc. My favorite beach— even better than the Caribbean beaches I have been to.

Super helpful, friendly and reasonable priced.
We were party of 6 that needs 3 more chairs and extra
Umbrella. These guys helped set up our personal stuff and Gave use better price then the reserve ( other vendor) chairs we called for which wasn’t even at the location given. Definitely use next time. Ask for Nico

Aug 2021 The Red Tide leaves this beach practically inhabitable. Young children, adults and elderly eyes burning, gaging and coughing over the dead fish floating and on the shores. People wearing masks on the beach and not because Covid is raging here because of the respiratory distress. Nearby beaches are the same or worse. It’s sickening to see these usually beautiful beaches look like sea life cemeteries. Be forewarned check the conditions before coming.

Great option for travelers, rates are reasonable for rentals and they are setup in advance to secure the best spots on the beach. Tyler was very helpful helping us checkout the perfect spot and checked on us and made sure our umbrella was secure throughout our stay at the beach. We’ll be back for sure!

White powder sand because this sand is from quartz not coral. The water has more waves and was beautiful. Parking was limited so either get here early or find a place that has offers parking and a day pass for one price. People ask is it worth the drive and yes, it is worth the drive! The three teens I drove with asked why we didn’t get a hotel in this area instead of St. Petersburg. I will be back alone