Crescent Beach

A beautiful January day at Crescent Beach in Sarasota, Florida

Crescent Beach, located at the Southern end of Siesta Key, is a private beach featuring the same soft, powdery white sand of Siesta, in fact, the sand here feels even smoother. The beach is really wide like Siesta, although not as crowded. You will quickly notice that the beach is immaculately clean without any garbage in sight.

Relaxing at Crescent Beach in Sarasota, Florida
The wide, sandy Crescent Beach in Sarasota, Florida
The smooth powdery white sand of Crescent Beach in Sarasota, Florida

The sand is pretty hard packed, making it a great choice for running or bike riding (that is, if the weather is not too hot, of course!).

Bike riding on Crescent Beach Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida

Renting a cabana or bringing your own umbrella and beach chairs is a must! The skies are almost always completely sunny, and it often feels much hotter than it really is, even during the “cooler” winter season.

Cabana rental at Crescent Beach in Sarasota, Florida

Because it is a private beach, you benefit with fewer crowds, however, you will also notice fewer amenities (no bathrooms, facilities). I recommend staying at one of the many resorts where you will enjoy several advantages such as: direct access to the beach, hassle free parking, free cabanas, and a clean, comfortable oceanfront room to go back to after your exhausting day at the beach.