Siesta Beach
948 Beach Road
Siesta Key, FL 34242
Siesta Beach is known as one of the
most beautiful beaches found anywhere. At the "Great
International White Sand Beach Challenge", Siesta Beach was
recognized as having the, "whitest and finest sand in the
world." Shallow water depth in the near shore areas together
with year round lifeguard protection, make this one of the
safest most popular beaches in the County.
Amenities:
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40 acres of land at this
beach
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2,400 linear feet of gulf
beach frontage
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available for rental: group
size picnic shelters(2)
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13 beach accesses along
Beach Road with limited parking
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20 station fitness trail
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800 space parking lot
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ball field
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beach wheelchairs
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concessions
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grills
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Lifeguards are on duty year round.
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pavilion
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playground equipment
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rest rooms
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safety building which
includes an information area
- Special
events throughout the year including:
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small size picnic
shelters(8)
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soccer field
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tennis courts(4 lighted)
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tree shaded picnicking
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volleyball courts(10)
History:
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The award winning sand at
Siesta Beach is 99% pure quartz and its soft, floury
texture is due to the very fine grain size.
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Geographically, it is
probable that the Siesta sand first came down the rivers
and flowed into the northern gulf millions of years ago,
then moved slowly down the coast to its present
location.
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It was recognized at the
"Great International White Sand Beach Challenge" in 1987
for having the "whitest and finest sand in the world."
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Siesta Beach originally
contained 9 acres and approximately 1200 feet of Gulf
frontage.
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In the early 1970's, the
County purchased the 30 acres to the south; thus
producing the 40 acre beach and 2375 feet of Gulf
frontage that is so heavily used today.
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The Safety Building Facility
was completed in 1992. The building was designed to
serve as the base of operations for the permanent
lifeguards at the beach as well as the Sheriff's Park
Patrol.
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