Things To Do & Attractions In Siesta Key FL - Visit Florida

True to its name, Siesta Key is the place to go for a relaxing island getaway on Florida’s Southwest Coast. The 8-mile-long island, which is just a short bridge crossing west of Sarasota, boasts stunning quartz-sand beaches and an array of outdoor recreation opportunities, from fishing to parasailing.

Adding to the island’s longstanding history of awards and recognition, Siesta Beach took the No. 2 spot for beaches in the U.S. for TripAdvisor's 2023 Traveler’s Choice Awards, second only to Maui’s Ka'anapali Beach.

With a free trolly service, getting around the island is easy. Shop at Siesta Key Village, which offers plentiful dining options and live entertainment, and the South Village Shopping District.

A quick trip to the mainland will bring you to some of the top attractions in Southwest Florida, including the The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

Plan your trip at Visit Sarasota, and in the meantime, see a live feed of Siesta Beach online.

 

BEACHES

Swim the warm turquoise waters and look for shells and shark teeth on Siesta Key’s beaches.

• Siesta Beach
• Palmer Point Beach
• Turtle Beach
• Crescent Beach

WATERWAYS

On the east side of Siesta Key are Roberts Bay and Little Sarasota Bay.

• Roberts Bay
• Little Sarasota Bay

FAMILY FUN

Visitors with children will find plenty of family-friendly things to do on Siesta Key and in the surrounding areas.

• Eco-tours
• Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
• More family fun

MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Check out Siesta Key’s events, catch live entertainment at Siesta Key Village, and venture to the mainland to see the Ringling Museum.

• The John & Mabel Ringling Museum of Art
• Events
• Siesta Key Village

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Parasail, bike, kayak, book a fishing charter, rent a boat — there are endless ways to have fun on and near the water.

• Outdoor activities
• Bike, kayak, and boat rentals
• Snorkeling and eco-tours
• Nora Patterson Bay Island Park
• E-bike tours
• Parasailing

ACCESSIBILITY

Siesta Beach has an access mat that allows users to enter the beach and offers beach wheelchairs through the concessionaire.

• Siesta Beach

DINING

Enjoy a drink with a view, fresh seafood, upscale French cuisine, and more.

• Seafood restaurants
• Taverns and bars
• Outdoor dining
• More places to eat

SHOPPING

Check out the wide array of stores and restaurants at Siesta Village and South Village Shopping District.

• Shopping

SPAS, YOGA

Take some time for a spa day or yoga session.

• Spas, yoga, and more

PLACES TO STAY

Stay at a beach resort, vacation rental, or condo, or book an RV campsite.

• Resorts and hotels
• Vacation rentals and condos
• Boutique properties
• RV campgrounds