Detailed guide to Siesta key public beach access.
Looking for that perfectly located vacation rental home on Siesta Key? Wether that may be directly on the beach, just a few steps, or a short walk, this detailed guide to Siesta key public beach access points is a great resource to find that idea location for your beach vacation. Siesta Key Beach is massive, but many miss the fact that its actually over 3 miles long and has 12 beach access points, not just at the “main public beach”.
SIESTA BEACH PARK: Main Beach Access
Address: 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242
Hours: 6 am – Midnight
Phone: (941) 861-5000
Beach Cam: https://www.earthcam.com/usa/florida/sarasota/?cam=siestabeach
Parking at Siesta Key Beach: There are over 900 public parking spaces at 948 Beach Road on Siesta Key Beach. These parking spaces are completely free and include some handicapped parking spots as well, but, the lot fills up quickly when in season so plan to arrive early! If you can’t find a spot, there are many other public beaches nearby with parking available (listed below).
Activities and Amenities: 4 Lifeguard Stations, Pet-Friendly, Large Covered Pavilion and Picnic Facilities with Grills, Restrooms, Concessions, Equipment/Facility Rentals, Beach and Floating Wheelchairs Available, Playground Field, Swimming, Sunbathing, Hiking Trails, Fishing, Birding, Beach Volleyball Courts, Lighted Tennis Courts, Bike Racks, Showers, Trash/Recycle Bins
Drum Circle: Sundays at sunset, near Siesta Pavilion (beach side)
Description: Voted #1 Beach in America, with cool aqua water and sugar-white quartz sand, this iconic beach is the crown jewel of Siesta Key, with ample amenities to suit any gathering. Whether relaxing at water’s edge, enjoying one of the volleyball courts with family and friends, picnicking at the pavilion or grilling out at one of the shaded picnic plots, this park is a must-see for anyone visiting Siesta Key.
At the property listing links for each home below you will find a complete Description, Photos, Availability Calendar, Rates, Map, and Reviews:
PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS 1: Shell Beach
Address: 3940 N. Shell Road, Sarasota, FL 34242 (At end of Shell Rd, off of Higel Ave)
Hours: 6 am – Midnight
Parking: 8 Spaces
Activities and Amenities: Beach Access, Sunbathing, Birding, Fishing, No Lifeguard, No Pets, Bench, Trash Can
Description: Set in a quiet residential beachfront neighborhood on the north end of the island, Public Beach Access 1 is nearest to Siesta Key’s north bridge, and offers terrific views of Big Sarasota Pass. As one of the lesser known beach access points on the island, this can be a quiet place to relax and watch boating traffic as it emerges from Sarasota Bay to enter the Gulf of Mexico.
At the property listing links for each home below you will find a complete Description, Photos, Availability Calendar, Rates, Map, and Reviews:
PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS 2
Address: 10 Beach Rd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 (Beach Rd & Avenida Messina)
Hours: 6 am – Midnight
Parking: 1 ADA Space Only, Otherwise Street Parking w/Permit Only, Foot Traffic
Activities and Amenities: Beach Access, Sunbathing, Fishing, Birding, No Lifeguard, No Pets, Trash/Recycle Bins
Description: Located a short walk west of Siesta Village at the ruins of an old pier, this beach is especially popular with younger locals and visitors attracted to the pier structure and rocky outcroppings.
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PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS 3
Address: 100 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242 (Beach Rd & Columbus Blvd)
Hours: 6 am – Midnight
Parking: No Parking – Pedestrian Access Only
Activities and Amenities: Beach Access, Sunbathing, Fishing, Birding, No Lifeguard, No Pets, Trash/Recycle Bins
Description: Located just south of Sarasota Point (often referred to as Sunset Point) this beautiful and spacious white sand beach is just a short walk west from Siesta Village and is a popular destination for wedding parties, local villagers seeking to avoid the crowds at Siesta Key’s main beach, and guests staying in the immediate area. There is no parking at this beach access, so plan on utilizing the public parking in Siesta Village and then walking to the beach.
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PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS 4
Address: 180 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242 (Beach Rd & Avenida Navarra)
Hours: 6 am – Midnight
Parking: 4-6 vehicles
Activities and Amenities: Beach Access, Sunbathing, Fishing, Birding, No Lifeguard, No Pets, Bike Rack, Bench, Trash/Recycle Bins
Description: Located just a short walk southwest of the Siesta Village strip, this beach access offers an expansive beach featuring distinctive tidal pools.
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PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS 5
Address: 200 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242 (Beach Rd & Ocean Blvd)
Hours: 6 am – Midnight
Parking: 20-30 vehicles
Activities and Amenities: Beach Access, Sunbathing, Fishing, Birding, No Lifeguard, No Pets, Bench, Trash/Recycle Bins
Description: Located just a short walk directly south of the Siesta Village strip, this beach access offers an expansive beach featuring distinctive tidal pools similar to Beach Access #4, with the difference being lots of parking.
At the property listing links for each home below you will find a complete Description, Photos, Availability Calendar, Rates, Map, and Reviews:
PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS 7
Address: 402 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242
Hours: 6 am – Midnight
Parking: Up to 40 vehicles
Activities and Amenities: Beach Access, Sunbathing, Fishing, Birding, No Lifeguard, No Pets, Bench, Trash/Recycle Bins
Description: Located next door to Siesta Gulf View Condominium, southwest (and within walking distance) of Siesta Village, this beach path crosses a wide stretch of protected plant life.
At the property listing links for each home below you will find a complete Description, Photos, Availability Calendar, Rates, Map, and Reviews:
PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS 8
Address: 471 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242
Hours: 6 am – Midnight
Parking: Up to 40 vehicles
Activities and Amenities: Beach Access, Sunbathing, Fishing, Birding, No Lifeguard, No Pets, Bench, Trash/Recycle Bins
Description: Located on the south side of Siesta Gulf View Condominium, this narrow beach path crosses the widest stretch of protected plant life. Catamarans and small sailboats may be found staged near the beach end of this path.
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PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS 9
Address: 507 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242 (Nearest Cross Street: Plaza De Las Palmas)
Hours: 6 am – Midnight
Parking: Less than 20 vehicles
Activities and Amenities: Bike Rack, Sunbathing, Fishing, Birding, No Lifeguard, No Pets, Bench, Trash/Recycle Bins
Description: Located between Beach Access 8 and The Ringling Beach House, this long beach path also crosses the widest stretch of protected plant life.
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PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS 10
Address: 564 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242 (Cross Street: Calle Del Invierno)
Hours: 6 am – Midnight
Parking: NO PARKING (Pedestrian Access Only)
Activities and Amenities: Bike Rack, Sunbathing, Fishing, Birding, No Lifeguard, No Pets, Bench, Trash/Recycle Bins
Description: Similar to Beach Access 8 and 9, this long beach path also crosses the widest stretch of protected plant life.
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PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS 11
Address: 690 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242 (Cross Street: Avenida Del Mare)
Hours: 6 am – Midnight
Parking: NO PARKING (Pedestrian Access Only)
Activities and Amenities: Bike Rack, Sunbathing, Fishing, Birding, No Lifeguard, No Pets, Bench, Trash/Recycle Bins
Description: Located on the north end of Siesta Beach, where protected plant life gives way to the widest stretch of beach on the island. Vehicle parking and additional amenities are available just south of this access at Siesta Beach Public Park.
At the property listing links for each home below you will find a complete Description, Photos, Availability Calendar, Rates, Map, and Reviews:
PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS 12: Crescent Beach
Address: 6490 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242 (Cross Street: Old Stickney Point Road)
Hours: 6 am – Midnight
Parking: 20 Vehicles
Activities and Amenities: Sunbathing, Fishing, Birding, No Lifeguard, No Pets, Bench, Trash/Recycle Bins
Description: Located across the street from Captain Curt’s Crab and Oyster Bar, near the Stickney Point Bridge on the south end of the island, this very narrow beach access requires careful parking. Try to park as close to the street as possible. The location of this access is very popular due to the proximity to the bridge, dining and shopping, so be sure to get there early!
At the property listing links for each home below you will find a complete Description, Photos, Availability Calendar, Rates, Map, and Reviews:
PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS 13: Crescent Beach (at Point of Rocks)
Address: 1000 Point of Rocks Road (Cross Street: Midnight Pass Road)
Hours: 6 am – Midnight
Parking: NO PARKING (Pedestrian Access Only), Parking for 20 Vehicles located at Access 12
Activities and Amenities: Sunbathing, Fishing, Snorkeling, Birding, No Lifeguard, No Pets, Bike Rack, Trash/Recycle Bins
Description: Located at the south end of the island on Point of Rocks road, this access is next to the home featured in MTV’s Siesta Key. This popular beach offers great fishing and access to a rocky limestone outcropping which provides the best snorkeling on the island. Guests to the area may be found resting in the shade of a large seawall at the water, from which the rocks extend hundreds of yards parallel to the beach. The water is generally calm and shallow in the mornings, providing clear views of manatee, dolphins and a variety of fish species. Be sure to bring footwear, and watch your step as the rocks can be slippery!
At the property listing links for each home below you will find a complete Description, Photos, Availability Calendar, Rates, Map, and Reviews:
TURTLE PUBLIC BEACH
Address: 8918 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242
Hours: 6 am – Midnight
Parking: Almost Vehicles
Activities and Amenities: No Lifeguard, Pets Not Allowed, Picnic Facilities with Grills, Playground, Restrooms, Swimming, Sunbathing, Boat Ramps and Docks, Canoe and Kayak Launch on Big Pass Lagoon, Fishing, Birding, Volleyball, Bike Rack, Benches, Trash/Recycle Bins
Description: Located on the narrow south end of the island on the west side of Blind Pass Lagoon, Turtle Beach is known for sunsets, shelling and shark teeth hunting. The soft sand of this beach appears grey as it is comprised of crushed shell and fossils along with some quartz crystal sand. This beach has a steeper incline which drop from ankle-to-waist-deep water. The boat ramp for Blind Pass Lagoon offers eventual access to Little Sarasota Bay, where manatees and dolphins are often spotted in the sheltered, shallow water.
Turtle Beach Campground is located right next door and offers very reasonable rates for tent and RV camping.
At the property listing links for each home below you will find a complete Description, Photos, Availability Calendar, Rates, Map, and Reviews:
