Why go
- Census-designated place in Florida, United States.
- Known for Siesta Key Beach.
History
Siesta Key is a barrier island off the southwest coast of the U.S. state of Florida, located between Roberts Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. A portion of it lies within the city boundary of Sarasota, but the majority of the key is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County. Siesta Key is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Where to stay
515 Beach Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242 · innonsiestakey.com
233 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236 · opalcollection.com
5322 Calle De La Siesta, Siesta Key, FL 34242 · sunsetroyale.com
1129 Seaside Dr, Sarasota, FL 34242 · seacrestonsiestakey.com
118 Beach Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242 · siestasands.com
6717 Sarasea Cir, Siesta Key, FL 34242 · tropicalbeachresorts.com
6772 Sarasea Cir, Sarasota, FL 34242 · captivabeachresort.com
1735 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231 · hibiscussuitesfl.com
6414 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242 · sandpiperbeachclub.com
2150 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236 · sarasotasands.com
6744 Sarasea Cir, Sarasota, FL 34242 · seaclubv.com
6150 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242 · islandhousebeachresort.com
700 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236 · opalcollection.com
108 Beach Rd #2038, Sarasota, FL 34242 · sandboxonthebeach.com
124 Columbus Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242 · siestakeybeachsidevillas.com
6600 Avenue A, Sarasota, FL 34231 · tinyhousesiesta.com
8254 Midnight Pass Rd, Siesta Key, FL 34242 · siestaheron.com
5311 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242 · siestakeybeachresortandsuites.com
6600 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231 · bestwesternplussiestakeygateway.shop
915 Seaside Dr, Siesta Key, FL 34242 · hyatt.com
528 S Polk Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236 · lidoislander.top
Indoor
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
International, Restaurant · Voted Best Reuben in FL and 7th Best Reuben in the USA Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access ·… · hhanddd.com
Restaurant · Handmade pasta; pizza; Italian mains Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 22 South Boulevard of the Presidents · lecolonnerestaurant.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00 · 5490 Clark Road, Sarasota, 34233 · restaurants.applebees.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 5980 Cattleridge Boulevard, Sarasota, 34232 · arbys.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 372A Saint Armands Circle · benjerry.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 5748 Clark Road, Sarasota, 34233 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 5330 Clark Road, Sarasota, 34233 · chick-fil-a.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa-Su 05:30-20:00 Features: takeaway · 8445 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34238 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu 06:00-22:00; We-Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-22:00 · 4000 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34231 · restaurants.ihop.com
Chocolate, Ice Cream, Popcorn, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:15-23:00 Features: takeaway · 312 John Ringling Boulevard · kilwins.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 4005 Clark Road, Sarasota, 34233 · locations.moes.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 3080 17th Street, Sarasota, 34234 · locations.papajohns.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 5825 Derek Avenue, Sarasota, 34238 · starbucks.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-04:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-05:00; Su 09:00-04:00 Features: takeaway · 855 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34236 · locations.tacobell.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-13:00, 16:30-19:00; Th 11:00-13:00 · 4500 Clark Road, Sarasota, 34233 · ilsolefood.com
Kebab, Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 12:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-19:00; Mo off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway,… · doordash.com
Greek, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-15:30,17:30-22:30 · 25 Boulevard of the Presidents · blukouzina.com
European, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 431 Saint Armands Circle · cafeleurope.net
Bar And Grill, Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 417 Saint Armands Circle · chacha-coconuts.com
Spanish, Cuban, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 411 Saint Armands Circle · columbiarestaurant.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:30 · 420 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, 34236 · crabfinrestaurant.com
Russian, Ukrainian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:30-21:00 · 1359 Main Street, Sarasota, 34236 · ofkorsbakery.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-14:00,17:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-14:00,17:00-20:30; Sa 17:00-20:30; Su closed · 5191 Clark Road, Sarasota, 34233 · pho99sarasota.com
Salad, Pizza, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00 · 322 John Ringling Boulevard · ricospizzapie.com
Pasta, Italian, Pizza, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 373 Saint Armands Circle · venezia-1966.com
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We,Th 11:00-14:00,16:30-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-14:00, 16:30-21:00; Su 15:00-20:30 · 3422 Clark Road, Sarasota, 34231 · yokosoramen.com
Poke, Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · pacificcounter.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-14:00; Sa 08:00-12:00 · 1821 Hillview Street, Sarasota, 34239 · perqcoffeebar.us
Desert, Coffee Shop, Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 · 27 Boulevard of the Presidents
Barbecue, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · brickssmokedmeats.com
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 1100 North Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota, 34237 · siamgulfsarasota.com
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 5331 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, 34232
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 5440 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, 34232
Pub, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 5585 Palmer Crossing Circle, Sarasota, 34233
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 5428 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, 34232
Amish, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · 3713 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, 34232
Soup, Salad, Sandwich, Restaurant · Soup/Salad restaurant · 5900 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34231
Indoor
Restaurant · Southwest and Mexican Food · 3218 Clark Road · eltorobravosarasota.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 3701 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, 34233 · locations.dennys.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 5864 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, 34232 · locations.panerabread.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00 · 318 John Ringling Boulevard · riverstreetsweets.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 7250 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34231 · culvers.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 5415 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, 34232 · locations.pollotropical.com
127 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 8.3 mi to the centre
6000 Airport Cir, Sarasota, FL 34243 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, US Airways…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, New York, Washington, Chicago… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Florida (59 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ-900, Embraer 175, CRJ) · 2 routes: Charlotte*, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, 757, M90) · 2 routes: Atlanta, New York
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 2 routes: New York, New York
- US Airways US (CRJ-900, Embraer 175, CRJ) · 2 routes: Charlotte*, Washington*
- Air France AF (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- United Airlines UA (A319, A320, 737-800) · 1 route: Chicago
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Venice Municipal Airport (VNC) 16 mi to the centre
Venice, FL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Waterside Place Marina
Ferry terminal · 11 mi from the centre
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Siesta Key, FL — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Waterside Place Marina, 11 mi).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Siesta Key, FL. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.