Siesta Key Beach - Rated #1 in the USA!Relax on our World Famous White Sand Beach When you kick off your flip flops and put your toes in the soft white powdery sand of Siesta Key Beach you'll immediately become aware of what a special place it is. It will be a sensory explosion: the uniqueness of its cool white sand, its pure natural beauty, the warmth of the Florida sun, the fresh salty air, a light sea side breeze, the glistening off the gulf water and the sights and sounds of others delighting in their day at this one of a kind beach. But in 2011, Siesta Key Beach was named the number 1 beach in the entire USA in the annual ratings by Dr. Beach (aka Dr. Stephen Leatherman, director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University). He said: "The sand is like sugar. Some people can't believe it. It's super-soft, super-fine. They claim to have the finest, whitest sand in the world, and I can't argue with that." Well, not to brag or boast, but we locals and frequent visitors just shrugged and said, "Well, Doc, what took you so long?"
Of course, this has been no secret to we who live on the sun coast and the multitudes who visit that Siesta Key Beach is tops.More than 1 million visitors a year make this beach one of the most popular Florida beach destinations and one of the "hot spots" of Sarasota County. While its gulf beach waters are clear, aquamarine and turquoise blue, the white, soft sand will keep your feet cool even during the hottest and steamiest of our summer months.
More on Siesta Key BeachSiesta Key Beach is used as the backdrop for many popular events throughout the year.For example, during "Snowbird" season you'll find frequent arts and crafts shows on the beach near the tennis courts. Each year on Valentine's Day you can choose to get remarried along with hundreds of others who renew their vows. See February 14 Events. In May of each year you'll find the Annual Siesta Key Sand Sculpting Contest. And each November Siesta Key Beach hosts a Master Sand Sculpting Competition for professional and international competitors. Plus throughout the year you'll find volleyball tournaments of a local, region and even nationally recognized scope where teams from all over the country compete in big name, big sponsor volleyball meets.
As for yourself, you can do a lot or nothing. Why? Because, you see, it's all up to you. And it's all about you. After all, you're on vacation or have flocked here for the winter with other "snowbirds" and there's a beach umbrella waiting just for you! But there's usually so much happening right in front of you that it's entertaining enough just to people-watch! Or you can jump right in and actively participate. Walking the beach on Siesta Key's white sand is my favorite activity, but there are people jogging too; swimming; kayaking; snorkeling; boogie boarding. You name it. And if you'd like to do some of that kayaking or snorkeling, there are outfitters and equipment rental shops near by on the Siesta Key side of Stickney Point Road, just past the bridge. There's also a beach shop in Siesta Village on Ocean Blvd. that's stocked with swim gear and snorkeling equipment as well. Siesta Key Beach ActivitiesThere are jet skis and parasails...
In conclusion, Siesta Key Public Beach is a wide strand of white soft sand beach with lots of room to spread out, great amenities and lots of free parking that usually fills up fast, but does turn over. It's the most well known and popular of the Sarasota Beaches and therefore usually brings out the crowds both in and out of season. End of day BONUS: Sunsets at Siesta Key Beach are spectacular.
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