Siesta Beach has been #1 in the U.S. three times since 2015 on the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™ awards.

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Siesta Key Beach: The Fan Favorite

February 28, 2021 - Visit Sarasota County Staff (updated 02/24/2025)

Consistently named in TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™ top beaches year after year, come see why this island oasis has remained at the top of the list since 2015.

Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, Florida continues to rank highly on the “Top 25 Beaches” lists curated by worldwide travelers and renowned coastal experts. Its nearly 100% quartz-crystal sand is like walking on a cloud that never gets hot under the Gulf Coast sun and tropical weather. The recent addition of new playgrounds for kids, a renovated Sarasota School of Architecture pavilion and 150 additional free parking spaces has helped Siesta continue to delight beachgoers year after year.

Here is a list of recent awards bestowed upon Siesta Beach:

2025 #1 Best Beach in the U.S. & #4 Beach in the World by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™ Awards
2024 #2 Beach in the U.S. & #9 Best Beach in the World by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™ Awards
2023 Recognized in 'The Best Beaches of Florida' by Condé Nast Traveler
2023 #2 Beach in the U.S. & #11 Best Beach in the World by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™ Awards
2022 #2 Beach in the U.S. & #14 Best Beach in the World by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™ Awards
2021 #17 Beach in the U.S. by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™ Awards
2020 #1 Beach in the U.S. by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™ Awards
2020 #11 Beach in the world by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™ Awards
2017 #1 Beach in America by Dr. Beach
2017 #1 Beach in the U.S. by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™ Awards
2016 #5 in 'Best Beaches in Florida' list by Condé Nast Traveler
2015 #1 Beach in the U.S. by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™ Awards
2011 #1 Beach in America by Dr. Beach