Seista Key Beach

FLORIDA

By: Taylor Kryska

DESCRIPTION OF SIESTA KEY

• Siesta Key has three wonderful beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, where you can play,

relax, or walk along the water's edge. Enjoy the sunshine and tropical breeze while you track the flight of pelicans and shorebirds,

and keep an eye out for the playful dolphins. Fishing, shelling, swimming, parasailing,

boating, snorkeling - take your pick. Or just sit back and relax, enjoying the view.

DINING

CAFES

BIJOU CAFE

CAFÉ L'EUROPE A fine dining experience at home among the arts. The Bijou Cafe is

a Sarasota Original that has set the standard for fine dining in the heart of the Theatre District since 1986.

Celebrating over 35 years as a Sarasota tradition, Café L'Europe continues to be

one of Sarasota's most beautiful and popular restaurants.  Established in 1973 in

John Ringling's original real estate office, and the oldest building on Saint Armand's Circle. The original brick walls, enhanced

with featured artwork from the Café Collection, fresh flowers, archways, stained glass and Spanish terra cotta tiles provide

a warm, relaxing old-world ambiance.  Café L'Europe features indoor and outdoor

dining as well as private dining.

OCEAN SIDE DININGOPHELIA'S ON THE BAY SHARKY'S ON THE PIER

Ophelia's on the Bay is Sarasota's finest waterfront restaurant now in it's 22nd season. The low profile of

the building gives you eye-level views of Little Sarasota Bay framed by tropical vegetation, a water lily pond with a bronze fountain and

flower gardens. It is Florida the way it should be, without glitz, just a

grand view of an unfettered sweep of water, mangroves, seabirds, and

an occasional boat or dolphin gliding by.

Gulf view Dining in Sarasota, Florida - Sharky’s On The Pier is a Venice landmark. It not only sits

smack dab on the Gulf in the Sharks Tooth Capital of the World, it also boasts amazing

sunsets, gorgeous views, and the best seafood around! You don’t want to miss the delicious,

tropical, frozen drinks, the grouper sandwiches, or the live music - all while sitting or dancing

right on the Gulf of Mexico! That's right, waterfront dining in Sarasota, Florida.

ATTRACTIONS

SIESTA KEY BIKE AND KAYAK

Biking is a way to explore our island like no other.  From canopy trails to beach rides, there is no better

way to see the Key. 

  Kayaking thru Siesta Key's Neville Wildlife Preserve will be an adventure you and your family

will never forget.  Explore hidden lagoons, unspoiled beaches, see many species of Florida

wildlife and maybe even spot a dolphin or manatee.

PARASAILING

WEA

THER

The Siesta Key is sunny during the summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cools during the

winter when temperatures tend to be in the 60's.  

•The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 91.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 50.90 degrees Fahrenheit.

•Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 19 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.

•The annual average precipitation at Siesta Key is 54.12 Inches. Summer months tend to be wetter than winter months. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 9.43 Inches.

HOTELSTropical Shores Beach Resort

One of the more versatile places to stay. With over 67 units spread out over a neighborhood, you can pick

where you want to spend your Siesta Key vacation.

Tropical Breeze Resort Siesta KeyIt's only a 2 minute walk to its own private beach you share with 4 other small resorts! On

top of that the price is reasonable.

Siesta Key Holiday Inn ExpressThe least expensive hotel I could find. It's nice, freshly remodeled, but not fancy. Downside, it's not on Siesta Key. It's about a mile off the island.

Captiva Beach ResortIs a very clean, yet small, family

owned and operated resort.  Anything this vacation spot lacks in updates, it

more than makes-up for in charm.

MY SIESTA KEY TRIP

The Parasailing Crew Members My mom, me, and Connie parasailing.

What I learned about Siesta Key is that the sand is as white and soft as baby power. When you get

out of the water and you walk in the sand, it rubs right off you instead of sticking to you. I learned that if you want to dine, if you want to stay in a resort or hotel, if you want to have some fun,

Siesta Key has got it all.