Siesta Key is home to an array of bird species, and bird watching is a favorite local activity. Bird types include snowy egrets, great herons, pelicans, pink flamingos, wild parrots and sand hill cranes.
The Siesta Key Sunday drum circle is a weekly tradition at Siesta public beach. An hour before sundown people arrive at the beach to play drums and other percussion instruments, often accompanied by dancers, jugglers and street performers.
Siesta Key is renowned for sand sculpting, and in May the world's best sand artists arrive for the annual Siesta Key Sand Sculpture Contest. In 1987, Siesta Key won the award for the best overall sand at the International Sand Contest.
For the active visitor, water sports are available year-round on Siesta Key and include sailboarding, fishing, snorkeling and parasailing. Sailing and deep sea fishing charters are also available.
There is no better way to relax on Siesta Key than a visit to Gilligan's Bar and Grill. Gilligan's offers laid-back dining and tropical drinks in a friendly atmosphere overlooking Ocean Boulevard.
