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

Lido Key: Self-Guided Paddleboard Rental

Lido Key: Self-Guided Paddleboard Rental

฿1,404
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lido Key: Self-Guided Paddleboard Rental
Mangroves, Manatees & a Hidden Beach Kayak Tour

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

฿1,935
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
Taking in the views of another epic Siesta Key sunset!

Siesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour

฿2,343
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Siesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

฿4,781
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

฿2,132
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

฿1,935
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak 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
Fully refundable
The price is ฿1,276 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿1,276
฿2,158 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,017 reviews)
"I stay here all the time because it’s a terrific value."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

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 ฿4,154 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,154
฿5,636 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,587 reviews)
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Reviewed on 21 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 ฿4,503 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,503
฿5,955 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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. ...
Tropical Beach Resorts
The Westin Sarasota

The Westin Sarasota

4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive Sarasota FL
The price is ฿4,786 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,786
฿6,237 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,164 reviews)
"An excellent stay - too short this time around so definitely will choose The Westin again. Thank you to Anthony on Front Desk especially. Best wishes to all"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

The Westin Sarasota
Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites

Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites

2.5 out of 5
5311 Ocean Blvd Siesta Key FL
The price is ฿4,567 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿4,567
฿7,006 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,181 reviews)
"Ggg"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites
Carlisle Inn

Carlisle Inn

3.5 out of 5
3727 Bahia Vista Sarasota FL
The price is ฿4,523 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿4,523
฿5,111 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,490 reviews)
"beautiful and tranquil property. wonderful people. excellent breakfast."

Reviewed on 21 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.

Bay Isle Travel Guide