Siesta Key, an 8 mile barrier island just off the shore of Sarasota, Florida, is a lovely vacation hideaway in the United States of America. Renowned for its beautiful white beaches, warm breezes, landscape scenery of its natural beauty, Siesta Key vacation rentals, and rich wildlife, it is one of the most visited tourist places in North America. Siesta key is just 10 miles away from Sarasota and 42 miles from St Petersburg which make a great day trip destination for vacationers.

Siesta Key is primarily known for its miles of sandy shores and spectacular natural beauty. The warm waters of beaches are perfect for enjoying various water sports like Kayaking, parasailing, Jet Skiing, fishing and dolphin dives and parasailing. One of the most popular beaches of Siesta Key is Crescent Beach which is rated among the top 10 beaches in the world. This lovely moon shaped beach remains the most favored place among picnickers, as it has sheltered picnic areas, restrooms, volleyball courts, shaded playgrounds and fitness trails. There a couple of beachfront rentals Siesta Key and Siesta Key pet friendly vacation homes along the sandy shores of Crescent beach which offer great accommodation laden with all modern amenities. Turtle Beach, Siesta Key Beach and Palmer Point Beach where you can enjoy and admire the spectacular view of the setting sun over the sea.

Siesta Key houses several natural parks and wildlife reserves. Oscar Scherer State Park is a great place to see scrub jays, an endangered species found in Florida. Encompassing a huge area, this dense park offers amazing opportunities for hiking, bicycling and wildlife viewing. Another famous park in Siesta key is Lake Manatee State Recreation Area which extends along 3 miles of the south shore of Lake Manatee that serves as a water reservoir for Manatee and Sarasota counties. This beautiful lake offers excellent freshwater fishing, and anglers can fish from their boats or from the dock. Besides natural reserves, Siesta key is also a home to world's best golf courses. Located close to Siesta Key house rentals , The Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood offers 18-hole championship golf course, and the Serenoa Golf Club, with 1,000 trees around its perimeter and 17 water areas.

Siesta Key's specialty boutiques add personality to the area. As you stroll through the lively markets of the island you would find endless shopping options. The city has two main shopping districts with over 150 shops from which to choose. Buy beautiful souvenir kickshaws, custom jwelery, trendy outfits and accessories available only in these shops. If you want to do some bargain shopping, then browse through countless stores and booths of the most amazing Red Barn Flea Market which is a one stop destination for shopping freaks.

If you crave for a world class dining experience, look no further. The city offers some of the casual as well as fine dining eateries, coffee shops, and in house restaurants in Siesta Key house rentals and Siesta Key vacation condos where you can tinkle your taste buds with a variety of lip smacking delicacies. Visit the Ocean Boulevard, which houses some of the best bars in the area. There are many small restaurant scattered all over the city, which not only specialize in sea food and American fare but also serve mouthwatering Japanese, French , and many famous Continental dishes. Enjoy nightlife in Siesta Keys's lively discos and bars which offer an evening full of fun and entertainment and make your trip to this wonderland truly memorable.