Your own private hideaway awaits you....Siesta key is an eight mile long barrier island connected to Sarasota by two bridges. Lush foliage and tropical flowering trees line the roads of this serene setting where two of the most beautiful beaches in the world are found. Siesta Beach has been judged "the world's finest and whitest beach" because of it's 99% pure quartz sand which is like powdered sugar to the feel and cool to the touch. The facilities at this renowned beach include picnic & barbeque areas, restrooms, snack bars, playground, volleyball courts, and tennis courts. For a complete change of pace, Turtle Beach located at the south end of the island, is an unspoiled, natural beachfront with wild sea oats and a variety of tropical birds.
If you enjoy fishing, either onshore or offshore, there are approximately 1000 species of fish to challenge even the most discriminating fisherman. Boating, kayaking, snorkeling, sail boarding, parasailing, and scuba diving as well as rollerblading and bicycling are among the many recreational activities on Siesta Key.
Dining is an epicurean delight on Siesta Key. From the most casual Tiki bars to the very formal, romantic restaurants, the island offers a wide selection of eating places and night clubs to please the most discerning tastes.
With over 150 unique shops, boutiques and galleries, Siesta Key is a shopper's paradise offering every type of merchandise from inexpensive souvenirs and island clothing to exquisite jewelry, gift items and haute couture.
