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Siesta Key Beaches in beautiful Sarasota Florida Winner of the "Worlds finest, whitest sand," Siesta Key Public Beach extends along a half-mile of the most pristine white sands in the world. The pure quartz, pulverized to a fine powder, has a magical quality. There is no sand quite like Siestas, anywhere. Even under the burning subtropical sun, it feels cool to the touch. Siesta Key has received many honors for it’s powdery white-sand beaches including recognition as one of “America’s Best Beaches”; “Third Best Walking Beach in the USA,” by USA Today International Edition; and “The Best of the Best Sand,” by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine.

By Valerie Conners for The Travel Channel

Relaxing is easy on Siesta Key: sand soft and white as sugar, brilliant sunshine and azure waters abound. But be prepared — with so much to see and do, it's almost impossible to lie idle on this island!

First ... the beach — as perfect as a stretch of sand could be. Whether you curl your toes in it, run your fingers through it or bask on it, the allure of Siesta Key sand is contagious. Beach lovers flock to these silky shores to take advantage of the wide expanse of sand and the tranquil gulf waters. Siesta Key Beach is perfect for strolling, shell collecting, or picking up more active pursuits like renting a catamaran or kayak from one of the many beach concessionaires. This perfect family vacation venue, which boasts beachside picnic areas and playgrounds, is also home to candlelit restaurants and cozy rental cottages — ideal for a romantic getaway.

As the Florida sun sets, Siesta Key's nightlife kicks in. Siesta Village is the island's bustling heart, filled with bars, restaurants and shops. Sip a daiquiri, munch on conch fritters or peruse the wares of local artisans — the choice is yours. Siesta Key makes it easy to indulge in the art of island living.

	An abundance of rental properties, water and land activities, and family-friendly restaurants and shops make this a great family getaway.
	The Gulf of Mexico's blue waters are fresh and inviting.
	Silky, white sands are warm, clean and wide.
	Old Florida charm is at its finest, but the island's small size may stifle some.
	Most are located in nearby Sarasota.

Siesta Key’s dazzling white sand was rated America’s very best by beachgoers who echo what every Sarasota beach lover knows -- that Siesta Key’s sugar-fine sand is clean, powder-soft to the touch, free of shell particles and cool on the feet.

John McCarthy, Sarasota County’s manager of Parks and Recreation, described the ancient quartz crystals that make up the sand: “This beautiful, wide beach has something for beach lovers of all ages -- the greatest sand anywhere leading to the clean blue water of the Gulf of Mexico, with shade trees and recreational areas nearby.”

This isn’t the first time Siesta Key Beach has been ranked among the best. The Travel Channel has rated Siesta Key Beach as one of Florida's top 10. A recent article in Southern Living magazine called Siesta Key “the hidden jewel of Florida’s West Coast.” In a USA Today readership poll more than 3,000 people across the country named Siesta Key as one of the top three U.S. beaches. Siesta Key Beach was named by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in 1987 “the whitest, finest beach sand in the world” out of more than 30 entries worldwide, a title that still stands today. Conde Nast Traveler and National Geographic Traveler magazines have also ranked Siesta Key among America’s very best beaches.