Siesta Beach
Siesta Beach (sometimes known as Siesta Key Beach) is a beach located on Siesta Key in the U.S. state of Florida. Locally, it belongs to Siesta Key. Further out, Anna Maria Island is 20 mi away.
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A beach inside Siesta Key
You can stay in Siesta Key
Siesta Beach is inside Siesta Key, which has 20 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 72–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ) has airline service, about 9 miles from Siesta Beach.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Siesta Beach
Siesta Beach (sometimes known as Siesta Key Beach) is a beach located on Siesta Key in the U.S. state of Florida.
Unlike beaches elsewhere that are made up mostly of pulverized coral, Siesta Beach's sand is 99% quartz, most of which comes from the Appalachian Mountains. Over time the feldspar and mica have been removed from the rock, leaving almost pure quartz. Even on the hottest days, the sand is so reflective that it feels cool underfoot. According to Harvard University geologists, it's estimated that the sand on Siesta Beach and Crescent Beach on Siesta Key is millions of years old, having its origin in the Appalachians and flowing down the rivers from the mountains until it eventually was deposited on the shores of Siesta Key.
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Nights near Siesta Beach
Close by, places to stay are in Siesta Key (20) and Sarasota (59).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Siesta Beach | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siesta Key 52% vacation homes | in town | — | 20 17 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 5,525 | $986K | — |
| Sarasota | 5 mi north | 10 min | 59 44 hotels · 9 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 58,458 | $463K | C+ |
| Gulf Gate | 3 mi east | 5 min | 19 17 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 7,998 | $358K | — |
| Longboat Key 50% vacation homes | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 28 24 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 7,359 | $1,022K | A |
| Fruitville | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 15 12 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 15,172 | $413K | — |
| Bradenton Beach 42% vacation homes | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 36 31 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 921 | $489K | — |
| Laurel | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 14 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 11,741 | $479K | — |
| Bee Ridge | 5 mi east | 10 min | 8 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 hostel | 10,334 | $412K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Siesta Beach
You can reach each of these within 54 miles.
Big draw35 mi Stadium & arenaTropicana Field
120 mi BeachAnna Maria Island
Big draw49 mi Stadium & arenaRaymond James Stadium
28 mi MuseumJohn and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
47 mi Stadium & arenaBenchmark International Arena
54 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Tampa4.0M visitors a year
35 mi MuseumSalvador Dalí Museum
327 mi Park & preserveFort De Soto ParkPhoto credits
Tropicana Field: EaglesFanInTampa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Anna Maria Island: Bfpage at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Raymond James Stadium: NASA, Public domain · John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art: Taty2007, CC BY 3.0 · Benchmark International Arena: Miosotis Jade, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Busch Gardens Tampa: Wolle8ball, CC BY 3.0 · Salvador Dalí Museum: Taty2007, CC BY 3.0 · Fort De Soto Park: Christopher Hollis, Public domain
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Quick answers on Siesta Beach
Is Siesta Beach in Siesta Key?
Yes. It’s inside Siesta Key, FL.
When is the best time to visit Siesta Beach?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 72–82°.
How far is Siesta Beach from Tampa?
About 49 miles north of Tampa, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Siesta Beach?
Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ), about 9 miles away.
Where should I stay near Siesta Beach?
Sarasota (5 mi, 59 places to stay), Siesta Key (in town, 20 places to stay) and Gulf Gate (3 mi, 19 places to stay).
Tips from Siesta Key
Questions and tips go in Siesta Key’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.