Roz's Guidebook
Beach
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. Bring your drinks, snacks, towels and swimsuits. It's easier to walk over than try to find parking!
There are volleyball courts, tennis courts, a playground and restrooms right off the beach as well!
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Сиеста-Бич
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. Bring your drinks, snacks, towels and swimsuits. It's easier to walk over than try to find parking!
There are volleyball courts, tennis courts, a playground and restrooms right off the beach as well!
Great beach on Venice Island, south of Siesta key. They have a really fun restaurant right on the beach.
Venice Beach also has a reef just a quarter-mile offshore. Bring snorkeling or diving equipment to explore the reef in full. Venice Beach is also one of the only beaches near Sarasota to have lifeguards. You and your family will be in good hands while swimming.
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Венис-Бич
101 The Esplanade SGreat beach on Venice Island, south of Siesta key. They have a really fun restaurant right on the beach.
Venice Beach also has a reef just a quarter-mile offshore. Bring snorkeling or diving equipment to explore the reef in full. Venice Beach is also one of the only beaches near Sarasota to have lifeguards. You and your family will be in good hands while swimming.
Turtle Beach is a public beach located on South Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida. Turtle Beach is known for the large number of sea turtles that nest on the shore. It has roughly 2,600 feet of beach front that is accessible to the public as well as camping, picnic areas, and a children play area.
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Turtle Beach
Turtle Beach is a public beach located on South Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida. Turtle Beach is known for the large number of sea turtles that nest on the shore. It has roughly 2,600 feet of beach front that is accessible to the public as well as camping, picnic areas, and a children play area.
Looking to be active at the beach and not just suntan? Caspersen Beach in South Sarasota County is a great place to go canoeing and fishing. It’s also one of the largest shelling beaches in the area. Even shark’s teeth are often found washed up along the shore.
Caspersen Beach is close to downtown Venice. In Venice’s city center, you can grab a drink or dinner after spending the day at the beach. There are also several challenging hiking trails or serene walking nature trails for a more laid-back experience.
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Касперсен-Бич
Harbor DrLooking to be active at the beach and not just suntan? Caspersen Beach in South Sarasota County is a great place to go canoeing and fishing. It’s also one of the largest shelling beaches in the area. Even shark’s teeth are often found washed up along the shore.
Caspersen Beach is close to downtown Venice. In Venice’s city center, you can grab a drink or dinner after spending the day at the beach. There are also several challenging hiking trails or serene walking nature trails for a more laid-back experience.
Wondering where to go in Siesta Key for snorkeling and diving? Look no further than the Point of Rocks. The aptly described point isn’t as scary as it sounds; Point of Rocks also happens to provide fun for the entire family.
At Point of Rocks, the water’s depth doesn’t reach over five feet, making it welcoming for families, with kids of all ages. The sprawling tide pools provide glimpses of vast marine life. Spot fish zipping between enclaves or crabs crawling along the surface.
In order to get to the Point of Rocks, first arrive at Crescent Beach and stroll until you reach the southern point. A large wall, eroded over thousands of years by the Gulf of Mexico, greets you. Beyond the wall is a magnificent display of natural pools and diving areas. Just be sure to wear something protective on your feet to explore the Point of Rocks to the fullest extent.
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Point Of Rocks
7132 Point of Rocks CirWondering where to go in Siesta Key for snorkeling and diving? Look no further than the Point of Rocks. The aptly described point isn’t as scary as it sounds; Point of Rocks also happens to provide fun for the entire family.
At Point of Rocks, the water’s depth doesn’t reach over five feet, making it welcoming for families, with kids of all ages. The sprawling tide pools provide glimpses of vast marine life. Spot fish zipping between enclaves or crabs crawling along the surface.
In order to get to the Point of Rocks, first arrive at Crescent Beach and stroll until you reach the southern point. A large wall, eroded over thousands of years by the Gulf of Mexico, greets you. Beyond the wall is a magnificent display of natural pools and diving areas. Just be sure to wear something protective on your feet to explore the Point of Rocks to the fullest extent.
On the northern end of Longboat Key, Beer Can Island is one of the best places to go in Siesta Key. Roughly 45 minutes north of Siesta Key Village, Beer Can Island is full of sprawling mangrove forests with a white sand beach cutting in. The natural environment is both stunning and fragile, with bleached driftwood finding forever homes on the picturesque local beach.
A scene straight out of Cast Away, Beer Can Island is also full of color and visual contrasts. The turquoise colors collide with the forests while the fallen trees feel perfectly out of place in such a fairytale-like environment. Be sure to bring your hammock to squeeze the most out of this popular attraction.
The majority of visitors come to the island by boat, making use of the shallow waters to beach their boats without needing a dock. Or you can reach Beer Can Island on four wheels via Broadway Street or North Shore Road.
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Beer Can Island
North Shore RoadOn the northern end of Longboat Key, Beer Can Island is one of the best places to go in Siesta Key. Roughly 45 minutes north of Siesta Key Village, Beer Can Island is full of sprawling mangrove forests with a white sand beach cutting in. The natural environment is both stunning and fragile, with bleached driftwood finding forever homes on the picturesque local beach.
A scene straight out of Cast Away, Beer Can Island is also full of color and visual contrasts. The turquoise colors collide with the forests while the fallen trees feel perfectly out of place in such a fairytale-like environment. Be sure to bring your hammock to squeeze the most out of this popular attraction.
The majority of visitors come to the island by boat, making use of the shallow waters to beach their boats without needing a dock. Or you can reach Beer Can Island on four wheels via Broadway Street or North Shore Road.
Sightseeing
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyIf you love flowers or just wondering around outdoors, you'll love this place. They also sometimes have great events over the holidays!
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Ботанические сады Мари Селби
1534 Mound StIf you love flowers or just wondering around outdoors, you'll love this place. They also sometimes have great events over the holidays!
This key is north of Siesta Key and is known for golfing and great restaurants. Venture to the end of the key to find the beach and a pier. Book a golf day or just rent bikes and bike up the key for great sightseeing.
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Longboat Key
This key is north of Siesta Key and is known for golfing and great restaurants. Venture to the end of the key to find the beach and a pier. Book a golf day or just rent bikes and bike up the key for great sightseeing.
Open on Sundays starting at 8am, the farmer's market is in downtown Sarasota. They always have fun art vendors, yummy food vendors and great coffee with music. Fun to walk around and spend a morning getting to know Sarasota.
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Siesta Key Farmers Market
5211 Ocean BlvdOpen on Sundays starting at 8am, the farmer's market is in downtown Sarasota. They always have fun art vendors, yummy food vendors and great coffee with music. Fun to walk around and spend a morning getting to know Sarasota.
A weekly ritual on the beach! The drum circle starts gathering at 5pm every Sunday. People from all different walks of life gather here to dance, and watch the sunset.
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Siesta Key Drum Circle
948 Beach RdA weekly ritual on the beach! The drum circle starts gathering at 5pm every Sunday. People from all different walks of life gather here to dance, and watch the sunset.
Hearing the name Ringling might lead you to believe this is just a circus. But The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art) has a wide variety of activities & exhibits that are among the must-see attractions in Sarasota. The main attraction at The Ringling is its art museum. The famous museum features 21 galleries based on the lives of the Ringlings, who founded the Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus.
Located on Bay Shore Road, the circus museum also charms with serene landscaping and beautiful palm trees that are part of the Bayfront Gardens. Take a self-guided tour or join a group and hear about its history from a professional guide.
The photo exhibits at the Ringling Museum of Art are constantly changing; there will be new things to see every time you visit. The museum is also on the National Register of Historic Places. It offers history, art, and beaches all in the same place.
While visiting The Ringling also save time to check out the Ca d’Zan Mansion. The eye-popping five-story home was built in 1926 in a Mediterranean Revival architectural style, serving as the winter home of John and Mable Ringling. Reminiscent of Venetian palace, it’s well worth a peek for architecture buffs.
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Художественный музей Джона и Мейбл Ринглинг
5401 Bay Shore RdHearing the name Ringling might lead you to believe this is just a circus. But The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art) has a wide variety of activities & exhibits that are among the must-see attractions in Sarasota. The main attraction at The Ringling is its art museum. The famous museum features 21 galleries based on the lives of the Ringlings, who founded the Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus.
Located on Bay Shore Road, the circus museum also charms with serene landscaping and beautiful palm trees that are part of the Bayfront Gardens. Take a self-guided tour or join a group and hear about its history from a professional guide.
The photo exhibits at the Ringling Museum of Art are constantly changing; there will be new things to see every time you visit. The museum is also on the National Register of Historic Places. It offers history, art, and beaches all in the same place.
While visiting The Ringling also save time to check out the Ca d’Zan Mansion. The eye-popping five-story home was built in 1926 in a Mediterranean Revival architectural style, serving as the winter home of John and Mable Ringling. Reminiscent of Venetian palace, it’s well worth a peek for architecture buffs.
For anyone who loves a good road trip, then Anna Maria Island, an hour north of Siesta Key, has answered your prayers. A day trip to Anna Maria Island will provide travelers with a unique coastal community, with a storied past and plenty of tourist attractions.
There’s so much to do on Anna Maria Island that you’ll be hard-pressed to do it all in a single day. One of the top activities is visiting Bean Point. With its white sandy beaches, untouched nature, and calm blue waters, it’s easy to see why locals love to come here. If you have time, return to Bean Point in the evening for a magical sunset.
Another beach to add to your road trip itinerary is Bradenton Beach. Come here for some more sun, restaurants, and galleries, plus the Historic Bridge Street Pier.
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Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrFor anyone who loves a good road trip, then Anna Maria Island, an hour north of Siesta Key, has answered your prayers. A day trip to Anna Maria Island will provide travelers with a unique coastal community, with a storied past and plenty of tourist attractions.
There’s so much to do on Anna Maria Island that you’ll be hard-pressed to do it all in a single day. One of the top activities is visiting Bean Point. With its white sandy beaches, untouched nature, and calm blue waters, it’s easy to see why locals love to come here. If you have time, return to Bean Point in the evening for a magical sunset.
Another beach to add to your road trip itinerary is Bradenton Beach. Come here for some more sun, restaurants, and galleries, plus the Historic Bridge Street Pier.
Cute shop in the siesta key village that has all sorts of gifts and trinkets.
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Gidget's Coastal Provisions
5242 Ocean BlvdCute shop in the siesta key village that has all sorts of gifts and trinkets.
Food scene
Lots of fun restaurants and shops in the village. Our favorites are MVP (casual American food), The Cottage for a more upscale seafood experience, or Sungarden Cafe.
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Siesta Key Village
County Road 789 AlternateLots of fun restaurants and shops in the village. Our favorites are MVP (casual American food), The Cottage for a more upscale seafood experience, or Sungarden Cafe.
A joy to visit, Owen’s prepares some of the area’s best seafood and serves it in a rowdy Old Florida shack where the boisterous conversation is soundtracked by twangy folk standards from a live band in the back yard. We love whatever’s fresh on the “Naked Fish” menu dressed with either the brown butter Hollandaise or lemon-caper butter. A meal isn’t complete without a side of the restaurant’s perfect collard greens, and the succotash is a home run. Don’t miss the chance to snap a pic on the tire swing out back.
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Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtA joy to visit, Owen’s prepares some of the area’s best seafood and serves it in a rowdy Old Florida shack where the boisterous conversation is soundtracked by twangy folk standards from a live band in the back yard. We love whatever’s fresh on the “Naked Fish” menu dressed with either the brown butter Hollandaise or lemon-caper butter. A meal isn’t complete without a side of the restaurant’s perfect collard greens, and the succotash is a home run. Don’t miss the chance to snap a pic on the tire swing out back.
Great restaurant right on the water with a fun pier and park to walk around and play.
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marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaGreat restaurant right on the water with a fun pier and park to walk around and play.
Sun Garden Cafe
210 Avenida MaderaBest brunch on the key - hands down!
We go here every time we visit - at least twice! The ice cream is so good and people watching is even better. After a long day at the beach this is just what the doctor ordered.
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Big Olaf Creamery
5208 Ocean BlvdWe go here every time we visit - at least twice! The ice cream is so good and people watching is even better. After a long day at the beach this is just what the doctor ordered.
The newer restaurant, near the northern tip of Longboat Key, is built with tiered seating, which gives every diner a view of the lapping waters of Sarasota Bay, and the space is a swanky, polished, upscale midcentury Florida dreamscape.
On the other hand, at the original location, on St. Armands Circle, when the weather’s nice, the roof rolls back, and if you request the right table, you can sit underneath the stars and gaze across an intimate table into the eyes of the person you love the most. Whichever destination you choose, luckily, you can trust that the food will be on point.
Chef Dylan Elhajoui has constructed a creative menu that has a little something for everybody.
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Shore Longboat Key
800 Broadway StThe newer restaurant, near the northern tip of Longboat Key, is built with tiered seating, which gives every diner a view of the lapping waters of Sarasota Bay, and the space is a swanky, polished, upscale midcentury Florida dreamscape.
On the other hand, at the original location, on St. Armands Circle, when the weather’s nice, the roof rolls back, and if you request the right table, you can sit underneath the stars and gaze across an intimate table into the eyes of the person you love the most. Whichever destination you choose, luckily, you can trust that the food will be on point.
Chef Dylan Elhajoui has constructed a creative menu that has a little something for everybody.
Transportation
If you're interested in a free ride to/from the village - hop a ride on the trolley. It stops right on Beach Rd. in front of the White Sands Village condominiums!
Trolley Pickup / Turnaround
Outdoors
Bike from Oscar Scherer state park to Sharky's in Venice beach for a fun afternoon ride!
Legacy Trail
Central Sarasota ParkwayLocated on Tamiami Trail close to Interstate 75, Oscar Scherer State Park is one of the area’s best nature parks. Despite being close to so many urban spots, it’s one of the most secluded parks in Southwest Florida.
Strap on your most comfortable hiking boots to hit Oscar Scherer State Park’s over fifteen miles of hiking trails. If visiting in the winter, be on the lookout for bald eagles. You can also swim, canoe, and kayak in the state park if you have your own equipment.
Take heed: Some parts of the hiking trail are challenging and secluded. Don’t forget your water bottle, a trail map, and your phone in case you get lost.
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Государственный парк Оскара Шерера
Oscar Scherer State ParkLocated on Tamiami Trail close to Interstate 75, Oscar Scherer State Park is one of the area’s best nature parks. Despite being close to so many urban spots, it’s one of the most secluded parks in Southwest Florida.
Strap on your most comfortable hiking boots to hit Oscar Scherer State Park’s over fifteen miles of hiking trails. If visiting in the winter, be on the lookout for bald eagles. You can also swim, canoe, and kayak in the state park if you have your own equipment.
Take heed: Some parts of the hiking trail are challenging and secluded. Don’t forget your water bottle, a trail map, and your phone in case you get lost.
Looking to explore one of Florida’s beautiful state parks? Myakka River State Park is one of Florida’s oldest and largest. Based in Manatee County between Bradenton and Sarasota, the scenic river is home to alligators, ospreys, and turtles.
The city of North Port hosts almost all 58 square miles of Myakka River State Park. At the perfectly preserved wetland, you can canoe, kayak, fish, or explore by boat.
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Государственный парк реки Мьякка
13208 State Rd 72Looking to explore one of Florida’s beautiful state parks? Myakka River State Park is one of Florida’s oldest and largest. Based in Manatee County between Bradenton and Sarasota, the scenic river is home to alligators, ospreys, and turtles.
The city of North Port hosts almost all 58 square miles of Myakka River State Park. At the perfectly preserved wetland, you can canoe, kayak, fish, or explore by boat.
Amenities
The closest grocery store to where you are staying.
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Publix Super Market at Shops at Siesta Row
3825 S Osprey AveThe closest grocery store to where you are staying.