Siesta Beach
Public beach · Siesta Key ·
Powdery white quartz sand and crystal clear waters await
Powdery white quartz sand and crystal clear waters await
"Recently recognized not only among the best in the US but also one of the best in the world—ranked 12th in North America and 42nd globally on The World’s 50 Best Beaches list for 2025—this Siesta Key standout earns its fame with “powdery, blindingly white sand” made of 99% pure quartz from the Appalachian Mountains. Set on a barrier island off Sarasota, the shore has a silky, sugar-fine texture that feels as dreamy as it looks—OOO time plucked straight from daydreams." - Kat Chen
"Siesta Beach, located on an 8-mile barrier island in Siesta Key, Florida, is renowned for its sugar-soft sand, calm Gulf waters, and frequent dolphin sightings. It is rated as the No. 1 beach in the U.S. and No. 4 globally according to Tripadvisor's 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches. Visitors love the clear waters, powdery sand, and the enormous amount of space, which provide a sense of a private oasis. The beach is ideal for morning walks, and it's a favorite spot for watching sunsets." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s
"Known for its white sandy beaches and warm, shallow waters, I found Siesta Beach on Siesta Key has a 400-foot walkway from the paved parking lot to the shoreline that lets wheelchair and walker users actually reach the water, and there are free beach wheelchairs available; it was also named the No. 2 beach in the U.S. by TripAdvisor’s 2023 Traveler’s Choice Awards." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Known for its powder white sand and crystal blue water, Siesta Beach is a family-friendly spot."
