Bay Isle Travel Guide

Siesta Key

A beach with a large tree, sand dunes, and beachgoers.
A coastal walkway with a metal railing, palm trees, and clear blue water.
A waterfront with modern buildings, a bridge, and a pier.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a marina, and a bridge connecting to the mainland.
A sunset over a calm sea with a silhouette of buildings on the horizon.

Things to do

Mangroves, Manatees & a Hidden Beach Kayak Tour

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

฿1,975
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

฿4,879
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

฿2,176
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

฿1,975
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

฿2,176
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Sarasota Architecture Tour

Sarasota Architecture Tour

฿2,682
per adult
Sarasota Architecture Tour
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Top hotels in Bay Isle

Kompose Boutique Hotel

Kompose Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
The price is ฿1,899 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿1,899
฿2,866 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

4 out of 5
12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL
The price is ฿5,179 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿5,179
฿6,800 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bradenton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Lido Beach Resort

Lido Beach Resort

4 out of 5
700 Benjamin Franklin Dr Sarasota FL
The price is ฿11,035 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿11,035
฿13,985 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Lido Beach Resort
Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is ฿5,103 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿5,103
฿6,638 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,702 reviews)
"Not a bad stay, but not great. The AC broke on check in day. So we were moved to a different room as nobody could fix it that day. But we couldn't stay in that room for more than a night, so we were moved again the next day. 3 moves in 2 days with 2 small kids isn't ideal. Also, although rooms are ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway

3 out of 5
6600 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota FL
The price is ฿3,393 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿3,393
฿3,834 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,285 reviews)
"Did not stay at all, not a place to spend your vacation"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

3.5 out of 5
202 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota FL
The price is ฿5,215 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,215
฿6,832 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL
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Where to stay in Bay Isle

Find the best Bay Isle areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A vibrant building with a purple facade, a sign reading "Siesta," and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Siesta Key Village

Siesta Key Village is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Siesta Key Beach and Siesta Key Farmers Market, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Siesta Key.

A large, beige colonial-style building with columns, surrounded by palm trees and dense vegetation.
Photo by Michael Serrao
Open Photo by Michael Serrao

South Village

If you're spending some time in South Village, Safe Harbor Siesta Key and Crescent Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Aloha Kai

While there might not be top attractions in Aloha Kai, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Siesta Key Beach and Crescent Beach.

Bailey Hall

Bailey Hall might not have many top sights, but Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Point of Rocks

While Point of Rocks isn't home to many top sights, Siesta Key Beach and Point of Rocks are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bay Isle Travel Guide