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The beaches of Sarasota, Longboat Key, Lido Key Bradenton, Venice, and Port Charlotte
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Unlike beaches elsewhere that are made up mostly of coral, Siesta Beach's sand is 99% quartz. Even on the hottest days, the sand is so reflective that it feels cool underfoot. 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.

  


Although there are 800 parking spaces, you better get there early if you want one. 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 of the north end of the key. 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. When looking for accommodations, be sure to ask about beach access as many of the properties on the east side, (odd number addresses), of Midnight Pass Rd. do not have beach access.

Lifeguards are on duty year round. The lifeguard stands have been painted in primary colors to make it easier to keep track of where you and your children are. The stands are now, yellow, blue, green and red. Hopefully, it will cut down on problems of lost children.

Siesta Key Beach also offers special needs visitors help via these free beach "wheelchairs." Be sure to look for one near the main guard tower. (Please use them to transport disabled people and return it so someone else can use it. They are not to be used as beach chairs for the duration of your visit to the beach.)

Two concession stands are available at the beach for food and souvenirs. If "beach grub" like burgers, dogs, etc. isn't for you, it's about 2 miles to Siesta Village to the north where there is a wide variety of restaurants and bars to choose from. Everything from lobster to subs and sandwiches to Japanese food. There's also a small supermarket in the village with an excellent deli counter offering both hot and cold foods.

If you're at the south end of Siesta Beach, known as Crescent Beach, there are several places nearby for lunch and dinner in the Stickney Point Road area and south along Midnight Pass Road.

If you're at the south end of Siesta Beach, known as Crescent Beach, there are several places nearby for lunch and dinner in the Stickney Point Road area and south along Midnight Pass Road.

Feel free to bring your cooler and food to the beach. There are lots of picnic tables and some picnic shelters available. Some of the shelters can accommodate large groups and can be reserved in advance.

It is legal to drink alcoholic beverages on Sarasota County beaches, but please, no glass containers. When you're planning your trip to beach, buy plastic or aluminum only.

For information on renting picnic shelters call 941-316-1172.
 


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