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

Taking in the views of another epic Siesta Key sunset!

Siesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour

฿2,364
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Siesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour
Mangroves, Manatees & a Hidden Beach Kayak Tour

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

฿1,952
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

฿4,342
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

฿2,151
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

฿1,952
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

฿2,154
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom 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 ฿1,113 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿1,113
per night
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ฿3,999 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿3,999
per night
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,537 reviews)
"Excelente 👌 hotel !! Muy recomendado...limpio con un staff increíble El desayuno muy bueno 100 de 10"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is ฿4,449 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,449
per night
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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. ...
Tropical Beach Resorts
The Westin Sarasota

The Westin Sarasota

4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive Sarasota FL
The price is ฿4,729 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,729
per night
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Stay at this spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,133 reviews)
"Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this hotel, and my biggest concern was the lack of transparency regarding the final bill. I was charged a significant amount in hotel fees, but I was not informed of the total until I specifically asked to see the final bill at checkout. Even more concerning, I found ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

The Westin Sarasota
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

5 out of 5
1601 Gulf Of Mexico Drive Longboat Key FL
The price is ฿24,656 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿24,656
per night
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Longboat Key. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and a private beach. Popular attractions Lido Beach and Mote Marine Laboratory ...
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort
Carlisle Inn

Carlisle Inn

3.5 out of 5
3727 Bahia Vista Sarasota FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,222 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿4,222
per night
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2,475 reviews)
"Clean rooms breakfast included the service off the staff was excellent"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Carlisle Inn
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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.

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