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Siesta Key Travel Guide: 68 reviews and 92 photos

I've traveled to Siesta Key more than any other destination (over 30 times now). It is not necessarily my favorite holiday destination, but my parents live there full-time now. So if I'm going to see mom and dad, I've got to get myself to Florida.

Last visit to Siesta Key: Jan 2004
Intro Updated Jan 31, 2004
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Reviews (10)

Lots and lots of gulls Favorites (4)

Many different species of gulls along the Florida coasts. Can be a nuisance, but if you stop to take a closer look, the... more travel advice

Sandpipers Local Customs (3)

The sandpiper is a funny little bird. It scuttles along the edge of the water hunting for microscopic morsels of food... more travel advice

Birdwatching Things to Do (3)

Siesta Key is home to a good number of wading birds. They seem to live easily amongst the ever-growing population of... more travel advice

Sarasota is on the other side of the intracoastal - Siesta Key

Boating Things to Do (3)

I've never had the opportunity to boat the intracoastal waterway, but it looks like a lot of fun. Better than just lying... more travel advice

Comments (7)

Gillybob Jul 22, 2010 at 9:33 AM Report Abuse

I spent a short while here and loved the beach! Nice photos! Gillybob greetings
tpangelinan Mar 20, 2005 at 7:33 PM Report Abuse

Very nice page on Siesta Key, missed that one when I was down there. Great photos and information, thank you, have to stop over there next time in Florida. :o)
deecat Feb 24, 2004 at 12:02 PM Report Abuse

An enjoyable, low-keyed tour of Siesta Key. Some lovely photographs and interesting "tid-bits" about the different birds. Thanks.
deeper_blue Feb 1, 2004 at 3:13 PM Report Abuse

Great photos of wildlife, like the view from your parents porch!
herzog63 Aug 4, 2003 at 8:05 AM Report Abuse

Herons are cool....I'll never forget the first time I saw one flying when I was a kid!
mrclay2000 Apr 10, 2003 at 1:25 PM Report Abuse

richiedisc would agree, few species as entertaining to the eye as the great blue heron
o00o Jan 24, 2003 at 10:11 AM Report Abuse

sound interesting, wamma know more...