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Siesta Key

Florida, United States · North America

About Siesta Key

Siesta Key sits on the route: 5 minutes from Gulf Gate Estates, 41km from Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

Siesta Key is a town located in Florida, United States. With a population of 6,565, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Siesta Key sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Siesta Key to your route.

About Siesta Key

Siesta Beach (sometimes known as Siesta Key Beach) is a beach located on Siesta Key in the U.S. state of Florida. Unlike beaches elsewhere that are made up mostly of pulverized coral, Siesta Beach's sand is 99% quartz, most of which comes from the Appalachian Mountains. Over time the feldspar and mica have been

Read more removed from the rock, leaving almost pure quartz. Even on the hottest days, the sand is so reflective that it feels cool underfoot. According to Harvard University geologists, it's estimated that the sand on Siesta Beach and Crescent Beach on Siesta Key is millions of years old, having its origin in the Appalachians and flowing down the rivers from the mountains until it eventually was deposited on the shores of Siesta Key. The southern portion of Siesta Beach is alternatively called Crescent Beach, which extends to the seawall and Point of Rocks, an area with coral and active marine life. Siesta Beach is not only long, but also expansively wide, especially around the Siesta Key Beach Pavilion section. The beach is so wide the city installed walking mats to help beachgoers get to the shore, where they can then walk on firmer wet sand.

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Where is Siesta Key located?

Siesta Key is located in Florida, United States, North America. The coordinates are 27.2678 latitude, -82.5453 longitude.

What is the population of Siesta Key?

Siesta Key has a population of approximately 6,565 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
6,565
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Florida
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
27.2678, -82.5453

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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1 notable place within an hour's drive.

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Sunshine Skyway Bridge

A soaring cable-stayed bridge carrying I-275 over Tampa Bay, its 430-foot yellow-cabled main span a Florida icon; fishing piers on the old bridge approaches flank the crossing.

41 km · about 45 min drive

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  • 41 kmSunshine Skyway BridgeA soaring cable-stayed bridge carrying I-275 over Tampa Bay, its 430-foot yellow-cabled main span a Florida icon; fishing piers on the old bridge approaches flank the crossing.

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