Siesta Key Guidebook
Sightseeing
A beautiful beach! Voted #1 Beach in the USA several years in a row! You will not find a more beautiful white sandy beach anywhere!
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Siesta Beach
A beautiful beach! Voted #1 Beach in the USA several years in a row! You will not find a more beautiful white sandy beach anywhere!
Myakka State Park is a bit of a drive from Siesta Key, but definitely worth it!
A serene park filled with hiking trails, animal excursions, and boat tours! A great way to take a break from the beach, but still experience Florida's vistas.
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Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Myakka State Park is a bit of a drive from Siesta Key, but definitely worth it!
A serene park filled with hiking trails, animal excursions, and boat tours! A great way to take a break from the beach, but still experience Florida's vistas.
Food scene
Best oysters and margaritas on the key!
Make sure to bring a dollar to decorate! The restaurant/bar is lined with dollars decorated by patrons.
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Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdBest oysters and margaritas on the key!
Make sure to bring a dollar to decorate! The restaurant/bar is lined with dollars decorated by patrons.
Great food and frozen cocktails!
The happy hour cannot be beat: 2 for 1 drink specials!
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Daiquiri Deck Siesta Key Village
5250 Ocean BoulevardGreat food and frozen cocktails!
The happy hour cannot be beat: 2 for 1 drink specials!
Siesta Key Rum is dangerously delicious, and makes for a perfect souvenir!
Recommended mixer: La Criox Key Lime.
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Siesta Key Rum
2212 Industrial BlvdSiesta Key Rum is dangerously delicious, and makes for a perfect souvenir!
Recommended mixer: La Criox Key Lime.
Gilligan's is a great bar / restaurant!
Plus, the nightlife and live music here cannot be beat!
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Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill
5253 Ocean BlvdGilligan's is a great bar / restaurant!
Plus, the nightlife and live music here cannot be beat!
A fun seafood bar/ restaurant located .5 miles south of the Polynesian Gardens!
This is a great place to check out if you're looking for something within walking distance!
Check the website for any live music shows / events!
Recommended: the crab legs are out of this world!
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Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar
1200 Old Stickney Point RdA fun seafood bar/ restaurant located .5 miles south of the Polynesian Gardens!
This is a great place to check out if you're looking for something within walking distance!
Check the website for any live music shows / events!
Recommended: the crab legs are out of this world!
Located right on the waterfront, Turtles Restaurant offers great food and gorgeous views!
Recommendation: the coconut crusted shrimp!
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Turtles Restaurant
8875 Midnight Pass RdLocated right on the waterfront, Turtles Restaurant offers great food and gorgeous views!
Recommendation: the coconut crusted shrimp!
Located right on the marina waterfront, Oleary's has great views, great cocktails, and great live music!
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Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrLocated right on the marina waterfront, Oleary's has great views, great cocktails, and great live music!
Marina Jack Trail
Marina Jack TrailShopping
With countless boutiques, restaurants, and even a chocolate store, St. Armand's Circle is a great place to visit when you need a break from the beach!
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Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleWith countless boutiques, restaurants, and even a chocolate store, St. Armand's Circle is a great place to visit when you need a break from the beach!
The Beach Bazaar has something for everyone from pool toys, to swimwear, to jewelry!
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Beach Bazaar
5211 Ocean BlvdThe Beach Bazaar has something for everyone from pool toys, to swimwear, to jewelry!
Arts
The Ringling Museum provides an interesting glimpse into the life of John and Mabel Ringling (of the Ringling Barnum and Bailey Circus fame).
Attractions include their vast art collection, rotating exhibits, a beautiful courtyard, a tour of their mansion, and circus memorabilia.
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Ringling Museum station
The Ringling Museum provides an interesting glimpse into the life of John and Mabel Ringling (of the Ringling Barnum and Bailey Circus fame).
Attractions include their vast art collection, rotating exhibits, a beautiful courtyard, a tour of their mansion, and circus memorabilia.
It's a bit of a hike from Sarasota, but a must see if you're a fan of Dali, surrealist art, and modern art!
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The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdIt's a bit of a hike from Sarasota, but a must see if you're a fan of Dali, surrealist art, and modern art!
Family Fun
Looking for a night out that is fun for the whole family? Check out Smuggler's Cove Put-Put!
Not only can you play a fun round of mini-golf, but you can feed the baby alligators on-site too!
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Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
3815 N Tamiami TrailLooking for a night out that is fun for the whole family? Check out Smuggler's Cove Put-Put!
Not only can you play a fun round of mini-golf, but you can feed the baby alligators on-site too!
Sarasota's Jungle Gardens is a small zoo/park and favorite among younger kids!
Attractions include wildlife presentations of Florida's most interesting animal residents, beautiful jungle themed paths filled with smaller wildlife, and even a bird circus show!
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdSarasota's Jungle Gardens is a small zoo/park and favorite among younger kids!
Attractions include wildlife presentations of Florida's most interesting animal residents, beautiful jungle themed paths filled with smaller wildlife, and even a bird circus show!
The Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is one of the best in the country!
Not only that, but the two resident manatees, Hugh and Buffett, take their (usually accurate!) bets each year on who will win the Super Bowl: https://www.naplesnews.com/videos/news/local/environment/2019/02/01/video-manatees-predict-super-bowl-winner-mote-marine-laboratory-aquarium/2745170002/
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyThe Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is one of the best in the country!
Not only that, but the two resident manatees, Hugh and Buffett, take their (usually accurate!) bets each year on who will win the Super Bowl: https://www.naplesnews.com/videos/news/local/environment/2019/02/01/video-manatees-predict-super-bowl-winner-mote-marine-laboratory-aquarium/2745170002/
This museum has a great collection of cars from the 1905 - today!
It is also considered the second oldest continuously operating antique car museum in the USA!
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Sarasota Classic Car Museum
5500 N Tamiami TrailThis museum has a great collection of cars from the 1905 - today!
It is also considered the second oldest continuously operating antique car museum in the USA!