While we lost the amenities of the main beach area–snack stand, bathrooms, and lifeguards–we felt it was well worth it to gain more solitude and never have our ocean views blocked by a neighbors umbrella.īack Patio of Owen’s Fish Camp Fish & Chips Piri Piri at Selva It was walking distance to Siesta Key village and across the street from a beach access point for Siesta Beach, my personal favorite of the three choices.Īdditionally, the access point we used spit us out further from the crowds near the public parking area. I absolutely loved the location of our last house. In terms of where to stay on the island, that depends on what you want. This last time around, we rented the second floor of a beach bungalow in an ideal location a block off the beach. There is a small selection of hotels that are supposed to be beautiful, but we prefer to opt for home rentals when visiting. ![]() The Siesta Key accommodations market is limited, so this takes advanced planning. These should be scheduled with advanced notice. For a similar cost, there are also private car companies who can chauffeur you down to the Key. If renting a car is not an option, there are Lyft’s by the plenty and a few shuttles that offer services to Siesta Key, but they take just as long and can be just as expensive as a taxi. The car is also the easiest way to get around the area during vacation. From here the easiest way to get to Siesta Key is by renting a car at the airport. With our eyes always on the budget (more money = more traveling HELLOOOOOO), we have always flown into Tampa. The best one just depends on where you’re flying in from and if your priority is time or money! How to get to from Tampa to Siesta Key While this is shorter than the drive from Tampa airport to Siesta Key, the flights are often cheaper. The drive from Sarasota airport to Siesta Key is about a half hour. I’ve seen dolphins on this drive, no lie. There are pull-offs along the highway with gorgeous views of the bays and intercoastal waterways. The further option, the drive from Tampa to Siesta Key is a little over an hour and crosses the beautiful and scenic Sky Bridge en route. Tampa is a much larger airport and traditionally has cheaper flights, but Sarasota is closer. ![]() This is the complete Siesta Key Travel Guide including how to get to the island, Siesta Key attractions, the difference between the beaches, and of course, where to eat.įirst things first, how do you get to this little barrier island? There are two airports nearby, Tampa and Sarasota. ![]() While he normally goes to football games on his boys trips, like the weekend trip to Houston he did after we spent a week eating tacos in Austin, my girls and I usually opt for something a bit different – I know, we’re filling too many stereotypes here.Īfter years of this being a solo, family, or couple trip, I recently took a group of girlfriends down to and decided enough is enough! It’s time to share this hidden gem with the MLT community. A small barrier island off the coast of Florida’s West coast, Siesta Key has been a long kept secret of ours.Īs we’ve mentioned before, Joe and I love traveling with other people than each other once in a while. The white sand against the crystal clear turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico is jaw-dropping enough, but add in the lack of people, chill beach town, and access to Sarasota’s nightlife and you have a combo that is worth traveling for. Repeatedly named the best beach in the country, it is baffling how undiscovered Siesta Key beach still is.
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