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Siesta Key
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Siesta Beach
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Public swimming beach known for its clean, hard-packed sand.
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The area
Address
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Restaurants
215 within 5 kms
Siesta Key Beach Pavilion
222
0.2 km₱ • American • Fast Food
Made in Rome Organic Gelato
211
1.7 km₱ • Dessert • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly
Meaney's Mini Donuts
485
1.7 km₱ • Bakeries • American • Fast Food
Bonjour French Cafe
1,044
1.6 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • American • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Flavio's Brick Oven and Bar
710
1.5 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
The Cottage
2,349
1.7 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • American • Bar • Seafood
The Siesta Key Oyster Bar
2,579
1.6 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • American • Bar • Seafood
Big Olaf Creamery
1,090
1.6 km₱ • Dessert • American
Sun Garden Cafe
1,043
1.7 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • American • Cafe • Healthy
Siesta Key Summer House Steak & Seafood
506
1.7 km₱₱₱₱ • Steakhouse • Seafood • Contemporary
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Attractions
95 within 10 kms
Siesta Key Village
1,003
0.6 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Crescent Beach
1,004
2.3 kmBeaches
Safe Harbor Siesta Key
296
2.4 kmMarinas
St Boniface Episcopal Church
10
0.8 kmChurches & Cathedrals
South Lido Park
466
4 kmBeaches • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Point of Rocks
368
2.7 kmBeaches • Geologic Formations
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
3,276
Historic Walking Areas • Gardens
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
4,337
Aquariums
Bayfront Park
263
Bodies of Water • Parks
Florida Studio Theatre
369
Theaters • Cabarets
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
8,352 reviews
Excellent
6,688
Very good
1,128
Average
317
Poor
107
Terrible
112
Emily D.
5 contributions
Pretty but Overrated.
We took a trip from Anna Maria Island to see what all the hype was about at the Siesta Key Beach. We tried to access the surrounding beaches to avoid the LONG trek down to the water's edge but we had ZERO luck finding parking. We had hoped to find a place to park & access Crescent Beach & snorkel around Point of Rocks but we wasted a lot of time trying to find a parking spot in a very residential and private area. We ended up at the main parking area for Siesta Key and braved the long walk across the sand.

Thankfully the sand is NOT hot! The sun WAS and it was exhausting just to get to a spot near the water. Aside from that long trek (which I ended up having to do even more to take my children to the restrooms near the parking area) it was incredibly crowded. We only had about 4 ft. in-between us and the people surround us. Maybe some people are used to that type of beach setting but we aren't and we definitely didn't like it. The water felt crowded too. Felt like you were always about to bump into someone. The waves were also fairly rough compared to many other beaches we had visited.

Positives - gorgeous white sand, beautiful tropical water.
IMO you can find that same vibe at many of the other beaches nearby without dealing with the massive, tiring trek across the beach and the heavy crowds. One beach we found to be comparable in appearance but MUCH more secluded was Bean Point at the tip of Anna Maria Island. Another we really enjoyed was Cortez Beach in Bradenton.
Written 10 August 2022
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Dashton l
1 contribution
Great experience
Couples
Raphael & William were amazing great experience out here in siesta by far thank you so much for helping me & my fiancé with a great experience
Written 10 August 2022
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Corey S
1 contribution
great service
Family
Excellent experience. would recommend if you are with family and happen to forgot to bring your own umbrellas and chairs
Written 10 August 2022
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Passport295632
Sarasota, FL1 contribution
Siesta Keys
Family
William from Butcher Brothers was awesome and so helpful and fun. Took him no time at all to set up my chairs and umbrella! Fantastic service to have at the beach, saved me BIG time from pulling all that stuff down here myself! Way to go guys!
Written 4 August 2022
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Pete J
1 contribution
Great beach for everyone
Couples
Beach was great sand doesn't get hot on the feet very clean water n area to get to beach was clean definitely would recommend coming to this beach
Written 3 August 2022
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Sonia O
1 contribution
Anniversary Retreat
Couples
The ambiance was relaxed and chill. We didn’t have to bother with carrying chairs and umbrellas because they rent them there! Lifeguards are on duty always. The sand is so powdery soft amazing!
Written 1 August 2022
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brinalexx
Watchung, NJ2 contributions
Sarasota beach
Family
Will was friendly and helpful. Luckily we were able to get chairs and umbrella that were already set up. The beach is beautiful. Water is warm and is soft.
Written 31 July 2022
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Alexis M
1 contribution
Amazing
Friends
My friends family and I had a great experience with Boucher Brothers! William was so helpful and accommodating. We arrived to the beach a little later than expected and he provided us with a great deal since they would be closing soon. He also brought and setup all of the equipment, making it super easy to get cool and comfortable quick! Overall 10/10 experience- will definitely be utilizing this company every time we visit! Thanks again William and Boucher Brothers!
Written 31 July 2022
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Tour702511
1 contribution
Made in the shade
Family
It was 90+ degrees so we were very happy William from Boucher Brother set up the umbrella at a perfect angle so we had plenty of shade.
Written 31 July 2022
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Carmenesha C
1 contribution
Best Experience!!!!!
Couples
William and Angel were the absolute best. They took great care of us the experience was on amazing.The umbrella and chairs
we rented made it super convenient to have a blast and our spot was right by the water. Awesome business and staff.
Written 31 July 2022
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