Is a popular spot for boaters and kayakers who beach their boats in theĪrea of the former pass as well as for people who walk there from Turtle Since the closing of Midnight Pass in 1984, theīeach allows uninterrupted walking all the way down Casey Key. The northern part of the beach was the former home of Palmer Point Beachīegins at the southern tip of Siesta Key and continues onto the northĮnd of Casey Key. Shows, a little searching can turn up a nice souvenir.Īre no lifeguards on duty. You can find on Caspersen Beach in Venice just a little way south, as the example here Sharks teeth you'll find on Turtle Beach won't be as nice as what Prehistoric petrified sharks teeth that are millions of years old. Look carefully in the sand, and you'll find Since the closing of Midnight Pass, you can Here you'll be able to walkįor miles down the beach. Key, it makes up the difference in privacy.
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Free boat ramps allow easy access to and from the Bay.Īlthough the sand at Turtle Beach isn't as fine as it is farther up the In the center of the park is Blind Pass Lagoon which connects to Little Picnic shelter and is very popular for family outings. Midnight Pass Road near the south end of Siesta Key. ( More on Siesta Key dining and restaurants ».) Turtle Beach If you're at the south end of Siesta Beach, known as Crescent Beach, thereĪre several places nearby for lunch and dinner in the Stickney Point RoadĪrea and south along Midnight Pass Road. There'sĪlso a small supermarket in the village with an excellent deli counter
The north where there is a wide variety of restaurants and bars to choose isn't for you, it's about 2 miles to Siesta Village to do not have beach access.Ĭoncession stands are available at the beach for food and souvenirs. When looking forĪccommodations, be sure to ask about beach access as many of the properties on the east side, (odd number addresses), of Midnight Pass Rd. Unfortunately, beyond the fire station near the intersection of Midnight Pass and Beach Road, the next public beach access south is near Stickney Point Rd. If you're staying on Siesta Key, there are plenty of public access points to the beach so it's a short walk from most Shallow water depth in the near shore area together with year round lifeguard protection, makes this one of the safest beaches in the County and great for small children.Īlthough there are more than 950 parking spaces, you better get there early if you want one. It's estimated that the sand on Siestaīeach and Crescent Beach on Siesta Key is millions of years old, and started in the Appalachians and flowed down the rivers and was eventually deposited on the shores of Siesta Key. Even on the hottest days, the sand is so reflective that it feels cool underfoot. Unlike beaches elsewhere that are made up mostly of coral, Siesta Beach's sand is 99% quartz. Since then, Siesta Key Beach has been chosen as the #1 beach in both the US and the entire world by numerous groups and publications. Siesta Beach is known as one of the most beautiful beaches anywhere in the world.Īt the "Great International White Sand Beach Challenge" held in 1987, it was recognized as having the "whitest and finest sand in the world." As you can see in the photo below, the sand appears Siesta Beach is located on Beach Road on Siesta Key.
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