Imagine waking up to the sound of sea waves, the view of turquoise water and the whitest sand ever. Yes, that's Siesta Beach for you. Now stop imagining and start packing. This vacation head nowhere but Siesta Beach! Bathing in the sun, witnessing the best festivals in town, eating your heart out in the finest dinings of the city and relax in the best bed and breakfast you've ever been to. Since accommodation has always been one of our main concerns while selecting a place for vacationing, Siesta beach offers it all. It has vacation homes, cottage rentals, vacation condo rentals, vacation apartment rentals and so on. It even offers pet-friendly vacation rentals, unlike many other cities. You and your little one can go and enjoy volleyball while the rest of the family can just sit back and relax.
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When we said that Siesta Beach offers it all, we meant it. Because it really does. Starting from luxury hotels to the best cheap hotels, Siesta provides you with a wide range of hotels you can stay in. Let us categorically divide and see.
Best hotels
Visiting Siesta in January wouldn't be a good time for people who are prone to catch a cold because January is said to be the coldest month of the year. The best season and best time to visit the beach is during summer, from April to September. The rush remains at the peak and it gets very difficult to book vacation rentals. So if it happens to be an impromptu trip, summer is not the month for you. However, since the weather in Siesta remains quite pleasurable throughout the year, the beach attracts tourists from all around the world irrespective of the time and season.
Siesta Beach, also known as the ‘Island Paradise’, is a must visit for every traveler. The beach itself has so many varieties of highly recognized beaches. Turtle Beach, Crescent Beach, Siesta Beach to name a few. Amongst these, Crescent beach has been designated as the ‘The World's Finest Whitest Sand’ during the Great International Sand Challenge. Turtle beach, on the other hand, is the perfect destination for a family outing. It has every essential element for beach fun. It has a boat launch, a volleyball court, a playground for your kids. You shall also be able to enjoy fishing in the sea. Given below are few of the best spots and best activities to do in Siesta Beach.
Siesta Key Watersports are what people visiting Siesta Beach look forward to. The water sports include jet skiing, parasailing, kayaking (as mentioned earlier). The cost of these sports is not that expensive. They charge 90 USD for an hour. Those who are devoid of license, jet skiing is out of reach. You can either watch them having fun or you may ride with someone else, but make sure that the weight doesn't exceed 300 pounds, otherwise you know what will happen. Going to Siesta, and not signing up for Parasail Siesta is not wise. If you have parasailed before, you're aware of the fun and thrill that's about to capture you. If you haven't, it's about time.
The Nature Trail
Crescent Beach
Siesta Key Marina
Siesta Key Wine Bar
Point of Rocks
Lido Beach
Red Bug Slough Preserve
St. Armands Circle
Our research tells us that Siesta Beach is one of the finest beaches of all times is extensively rich in culture and has a diversified range of festivals to celebrate. Below is a list of the best festivals you can be a part of while visiting Siesta.
The most popular festival in Siesta Beach is the Siesta Beach Seafood and Music Festival. This festival takes place during the month of December. The center of this festival is really tasteful music and exceptional seafood. You can get your hands on this cuisine at Siesta Beach on 948 Beach road in Sarasota. Whether or not you like a hard to drink, Siesta beach has every sort of drink you yearn for. Seafood and music festival offers you with the best music genres of all time, including the very popular jazz, laid-back blues, smooth R&B, rock, and roll. If you're worried about the ticket prices, then let me make you happier. The entry is free and all you have to pay for is the food. Buffet system is incorporated and it is only accessible to people with VIP passes. Doesn't matter where you stay, you will come across at least one festival every ten blocks. However, you should put your hands on the best vacation rentals before they get sold out because, in festive seasons, most of your stays are occupied
While visiting, you shall be rejuvenated when you see the beach all decked up with lights and studded up with food stalls, music and people dancing to the beats of it. You can also engage in the activities that locals like to do and have the time of your lives.
Now that you're satisfied with the luxurious accommodation, variety of festivals, list of things to do when in Siesta Beach, let us give you more reasons why you shouldn't miss out on this beautiful vacation destination. DELECTABLE DINING! Siesta offers some of the most restaurants around the world and we will provide you with a list of the best restaurants you shouldn't miss out:
If your answer to “where to eat” is the Hub Baja Restaurant, then don't forget to taste Pan-Latin fare and exceptionally made margaritas. Unlike the other top restaurants in Siesta Beach, Senor Siesta Restaurant provides you with authentic dishes from Spain and Portugal.
These are the best eats in the city and there is no other place you'd rather dine in. You can also ask the friendly natives about where the locals like to eat and you shall get a taste of the best cuisines in the most unpredictable places in the city.
The closest airports to Siesta Beach is the Sarasota - Bradenton International airport. It is generally this airport, that people prefer while flying in and out of Siesta Beach. Air ticket bookings can be done quite easily. There are websites that offer you to book your tickets online. Online flight booking is more convenient than any other option. If you have been planning this trip since forever, you can get your hand on the best flights and business class tickets for the cheapest price. However, last minute tickets can be expensive.
What are you waiting for? Siesta Beach awaits for you!
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