About Siesta Key

Casual and beautiful, home to some of the world's best beaches, and a short drive to all that greater Sarasota has to offer, Siesta Key is an ideal spot to spend a lazy afternoon or an extended stay. Siesta Key is an eight-mile long barrier island off central Sarasota that combines luxurious amenities with a relaxed island vibe that appeals to everyone. On the west side, you’ll find the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Siesta Key's glorious white sand beaches – consistently ranked as a top Beach in the US and in the World. On the east side of Siesta Key, you’ll find Sarasota Bay and Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway where boaters can enjoy a scenic boating trail of mangrove forests and plenty of fishing.