Welcome to world-famous Siesta Key — a barrier island just off Sarasota, Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico, and home to America’s #1 Beach. Here, the sand is famously soft and white, the water is a clear Gulf green-blue, and the pace is wonderfully unhurried. It is the kind of place where a morning walk can turn into a whole day in the sun, and where sunsets quietly gather everyone to the shore.

the beach

America’s #1 Beach, and its famous white powder sands

Siesta Beach is celebrated around the world for its white powder sands — fine, cool underfoot, and almost luminous in the sunlight. The Gulf waters are gentle and inviting, perfect for swimming, wading, shell hunting, and simply floating the afternoon away. Whether you love a lively stretch near the village or a quieter walk along the shore, there is a favorite spot waiting for you.

arrival

Getting to the beach from Bay Oaks

From Bay Oaks, the beaches are beautifully easy to reach. You have access to the north AND south beaches, and you can get there in two lovely ways: a short walk from Bay Oaks, or a free trolley ride to ALL beach access points on Siesta Key. Hop on the free Breeze Trolley just outside Bay Oaks and ride the island at leisure — no parking worries, no rush, just the Key unfolding around you.

Staying with us at Siesta Paradise puts you right in the middle of it all: the bay on one side, the Gulf beaches a short walk or trolley ride away, and the whole island within easy reach.

the island

Days on the island

• Swim, stroll, and sunbathe on the white powder sands of Siesta Beach
• Watch dolphins and boats from the bay side, and enjoy golden sunsets over the water
• Explore Siesta Village for shops, cafes, and waterfront dining
• Discover Sarasota just across the causeway — arts, gardens, markets, and museums
• Enjoy tennis, pickleball, fishing, and boating, all close to Bay Oaks

gulf and bay

Two sides of the island, both wonderful

Siesta Key is really two pleasures in one. On the Gulf side, you have miles of open beach, gentle surf, and those famous sunsets. On the bay side, life moves a little more quietly: herons and dolphins, boats drifting through the Intracoastal, and evenings that end with the sky turning gold over the water. At Bay Oaks, you get to enjoy both — a waterfront community where the fishing pier and bayside picnic spots are part of everyday life.

the condo

Your base on the Key

Siesta Paradise, our fifth-floor condo at Bay Oaks, Siesta Key, Florida, is a bright and breezy home base for exploring the island — with the heated community pool below the screened lanai, the bay close by, and the north and south beaches a short walk or free trolley ride away. Learn more about the condo and community on our Renter’s Guide page.

get in touch

We would love to hear from you

Questions about Siesta Key, Bay Oaks, or planning your stay? We would be delighted to help.