I live in Sarasota and go to Siesta occasionally. I have never encountered the beach smelling of urine. Sometimes there is seaweed, but the city pays a lot of money to truck it out of if thick piles of it was ashore. The restroom north of the big public parking lot is fine. The one on the south end is... more

Although this beach was rated #2 by Dr. Beach in 2009, I don't think it lives up to its reputation. I would prefer Clearwater Beach or Fort DeSoto Beach over this one without a second thought. Yes, the sand of Siesta Beach is nice, but that is really all this beach can offer. The toilets smell urine (thanks to the... more

White, pristine, wide beaches that don't get hot when you walk on. Tranquility by the Gulf of Mexico. We're well-traveled and Siesta Key is one of the most beautiful beaches comparable to Hawaii! more

We spent an evening at Siesta Key beach (to avoid sunburns) and I highly recommend it for kids. Our 5-year old had a ball in the sand. We also visited Turtle Beach (to get away from the crowds on Memorial Day) and Venice Beach (for shelling), and she was much more interested in playing in the sand at Siesta. No... more

Ahh..... Siesta! After checking out the fishing pier at the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park, I headed south in search of more beautiful gulf coast beaches like the one I left in Clearwater. My plan was to follow the coast as closely as possible and stop at any beach that seemed interesting. As luck would have it, my first stop... more

This is probably one of the best beaches in Florida I have ever been to. The sand is like powdered sugar and the water is crystal and clear. There are washrooms, a concession with food you can order or vend and even hair wraps for the kids. There were quite a bit of people the day we visited but there... more

The signs make it easy to locate. Ample Free parking is available. The sand is amazing-soft, white, and powdery. They are affected by Red Tide, but this visit I did not find it to be a problem. A great place for a walk, run, or game of football. I love to pack a picnic, a good book, and a bottle... more

If it weren't for the (dog?) poop a little bit of trash that wasn't picked up by the night cleaning crews (assuming they have them), I would have given the beach an above average review, but definitel not excellent. I have 2 pictures of poop on the beach and that is just where we were (although 1 is a video... more

I have always enjoyed going to Siesta Key beach. There is endless room to walk, plenty of room to find a spot to set up, lots of parking spaces, and nearby Siesta Village with shops and restaurants. I would highly recommend it if you have children and need lots of room to explore, play, swim, etc. more