Siesta Beach is a beach unlike anywhere else, with sands that are made up mostly of pulverized coral, Siesta Beach’s sand is 99% quartz, most of which comes from the Appalachian Mountains. The locals call it “Sugar Sand” because of how soft the sands feels on your feet. The beach also has the most square footage for beach goers to lounge and enjoy a day at the beach. Siesta Key public beach also has 3 lifeguard stands with lifeguards on duty most days, until 5:00pm.

Address: 948 Beach Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242

Turtle Beach is a public beach located on South Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida. Turtle Beach is known for the large number of sea turtles that nest on the shore. It has roughly 2,600 feet of beach front that is accessible to the public as well as camping, picnic areas, and a children play area.

This beach has the same powdery white “sugar sand” that the #1 rated Siesta Key has, and is located just to the south of Siesta Key Beach. The beach is a quaint crecent moon shape, perfect for strolling on the beach and soaking in the sun and tropical breeze. This beach is perfect for water activities such as surfing, boogie boarding, snorkeling etc.