Siesta Key Beach was voted by Dr. Beach - (Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, Director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research) in 2011 as "The Best Beach in the USA". Since then, vistors have travelled from all over the world to experience the finest and whitest sand. This powdery sand is extermely unique due to its inhernet quality of almost comprising purely of crystal white quartz. Since 2011, we have continued to be ranked high amongst the best beaches not only in the USA but, In the whole WORLD!In 2013 we ranked #16 on the world wide list. And most recently ranked 3rd by TripAdvisor users in the site's Travelers' Choice awards as a MUST SEE beach.Dr. Beach said it right " The beautiful blue-colored water is clean and clear, making it so inviting to bathers and swimmers, The shape of the beach is as a crescent because of onshore rocks to the north and underwater formation of caves and coral rock which can be fantastic for snorkeling and suba diving."Come for a visit! and your stay will be delightful, with many options offered by the Siesta Beach Pavilion to fufill your fun under the sun requirments.