For Beach Thursday this week, I decided to feature Siesta Key beach FL, which has been voted as the best beach in the USA.
Siesta Key beach FL: Number 1 USA beach sign
I went there last month for the first time and visited both the North and South beaches (one side had small waves; the other side had pretty big ones!). I found it interesting that the quality of the sand varies as you walk along the coast for several miles (which I did and regretted later). You see, sunburn and tons of bird poop on my back are not my exact definitions of fun. But according to Jodi (Legal Nomads), bird poop is great for luck, so I guess the rest of 2012 is all done for me! Lol 😛 So, that being said, I would rather go to the beaches on the North (of Siesta Key beach coast), which also happen to be a little less crowded. Now, let’s get to the nice Siesta Key Beach FL pictures shall we? 😉
What do you think of the water? This was on North side
I’m a sucker for Aviator sunglasses shots…!
Aaaand that’s why I’m posting another one
Being from the Caribbean, one thing triumphs all when I travel:
It is hard for a beach to impress me.
As such, Siesta Key FL did not make it to my Top 10 Best Beaches list. I do admit though: It is one of the most beautiful beaches I have visited in the USA.
Photo: aoskilinn, Flickr
We hitched a free ride in this! Took us straight to where we parked, which was pretty dang far may I emphasize. So yah, parking is a biotch at Siesta Key beach FL!
Signs on roof of our free cart ride to one of the furthest parking lots
Naturally, it is crowded and not for everyone. However, if you enjoy crystal-clear water and ultra-fine white sands, Siesta Key beach FL will sure please. For better atmosphere though, I would give my vote to Honeymoon Island beaches instead. Honeymoon Island, by the way, is also located in Florida and its beaches are not nearly as crowded as Siesta Key’s. Yet, they are just as beautiful–if not more so! I’ll talk more about them on next week’s Beach Thursday post 😉 Gotta boot now and prep for TBEX next week!
Is it weird that I think it’s funny this photo of me at Siesta Key beach FL is # 69 in my photo album…?
Me and my gringuito (sorry boys!)
that is one of the prettiest ass I have ever seen. what a lucky guy he is to have you.
Nice pics of a beautiful beach. You have a very nice butt, too.
Thanks for posting.
I love your sorry gringito caption! I have one too that is 25% boriqua! I have to finish reading the rest of this post, as we are in Boca Raton and can be a possible getaway for the weekend!
oops correction on my name Sonia lol
😉 I’m 100% Boricua, but he’s 100% Texan. I still wonder how it works 😛 haha!
Traveling within Florida is great–so many beautiful places to see. While Siesta Key beach FL can get crowded, it is still a nice spot. Do let me know if you go and tell me what you think of it!
Same here 100% boricua but born in PA BUT I have a southern accent..go figure.
I notice from the pictures that there doesnt seem to be many palm trees like I notice in PR. My son is lucky although he hasnt really been outside of Guayama with my parents and his cousin, he is going to be there for the summer. While I am in Fl, but we are hoping for a week in PR and about 4-5 days in St. Augustine. I saw from a post you made a reference to St. Augustine, if you have not been there, it is definitely worth the trip 🙂
You are right — those palm-fringed beaches that are so abundant in PR can’t really be found in FL. If there are some, I haven’t been to them yet. The whole vibe of the beaches in FL is different — can’t be compared to my home island. But hey, maybe I’m biased 😉
Def. heard great things about St Augustine as a town though, even beaches aside. It’s on my list! Thanks for commenting 🙂
Love the picture of the sandpipers & your pretty hot too!
haha, thank you! 😉
I’ve never been to Siesta Key Beach, but it looks lovely. Being from Vancouver, any beach with water warmer than the Northwest Pacific Ocean sounds heavenly to me!
Ha, good point 😉
That is a fab beach. I’ve been to beaches on the east coast, from Portland ME to Virginia, which I have all really liked, but this one looks of course more tropical. Not sure it would make my top 10 of beaches, but it is beautiful.
I feel the same way Christina. Although I’m curious: Which beaches made it to your Top 10 list? Are they in the USA or abroad?
Grand Bahamas, tanio beach,
cabo san lucas -arches
Waikiki
Kauai
Kona
Santa Cruz, California
Hermosa Beach
Carlsbad, California
Pattaya, Thailand
Boracay Phillippines..
Thanks for the wonderful suggestions, Pablo!