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

Siesta Key Beach: The Fan Favorite

February 28, 2021 - Visit Sarasota County Staff (updated 02/22/2024)

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 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: