A spectacular Siesta Key vacation deserves as many awe-inspiring pictures as you can post on social media. Surely scenes of mangrove forests, white sand beaches, and astonishing sunsets are more enjoyable to behold than someone’s lunch plate or selfie in the bathroom mirror.
There are many things to do in Siesta Key. Get caught up in the incredible activities, attractions, and even magnificent accommodations like our Siesta Key luxury rentals.
These Instagram-worthy locations should definitely be noted as a must-see and snapshot on your next Siesta Key vacation. These are stunning sights and your Instagram connections, Facebook friends, and Twitter followers will thank you later. They will want to experience those sights for themselves!
Beer Can Island (Greer Island)
Head to the undeveloped shoreline of Beer Can Island, hailed as a “private island paradise” and a “hidden gem”. Beer Can Island (also known as Greer Island after Homer Greer, the island’s historian and advocate in the 1960s) is a northern beach that almost feels magical in its seclusion and allurement. The island has been recognized as one of the most photographed beaches in Florida, and once you visit for yourself, it’ll be obvious why.
You will access it by boat and walking mangrove-ridden beach access by Longboat Key Bridge. The island is so nicknamed because it’s a place where boaters drop anchors and raise their beers. It is so secluded it has no facilities, only a wide beach and a feeling that you’re not even in Florida anymore. Be sure to come prepared with your own snacks and drinks, and pick up after yourself to keep the beach as beautiful as it can be.
Wander through the thick vegetation, see wildlife, spot dolphins, and just relax on the ivory sand. Many trails are moderately trafficked here, so there are many quiet moments you can take advantage of to take stellar pictures. Be sure to nab shots of the sunset amongst the driftwood and weathered trees, these alone are worth the trip.
The pictures taken here can make it seem as if you are in the middle of paradise because you are!
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St. Armands Circle
Great snapshots from a Siesta Key vacation don’t always have to be on a boardwalk or a hiking trail. There are other locations that capture the historical feel of the island. Some of your best shots can be taken at one of the most trafficked sites close by in Lido Key, St. Armands Circle.
St. Armands Circle is a sophisticated location, home to more than 130 specialty and retail shops, spas, galleries, and restaurants. From fine dining to fine arts, pedicures to peddlers, you can pack a full day plus just roaming through St. Armands.
Music from outdoor speakers permeates the air in St. Armands Circle, making it seem almost a world unto itself. This is where you can eat, shop, take in a little history and culture, and, of course, take pictures. Some of the quaint shops, art galleries, and even restaurants provide great backdrops for some interesting photos, like St. Armands Circle Park is where your phone’s camera will work overtime.
Historic Italian sculptures of Greek gods and goddesses, Roman generals, athletes, artists, and animals stand ready in St. Armands Circle Park to be posed alongside and photographed. Pose with Prometheus, stand beside Standing Putti with Lamb, and lounge next to Lady in a Dress. You’ll even find a bust of circus legend John Ringling himself, who was responsible for visualizing and developing the St. Armands area.
These beautiful depictions of larger-than-life figures let your social media audience get a taste of historic Florida.
Sunset Point
The sight of the sun setting on Siesta Key when set against the manmade rock formations of Sunset Point, gives a postcard-worthy scene just waiting to be captured. This northern beach extends out into the Gulf waters, putting you and your camera closer to the action. Sunset Point is consistently named as one of the top spots in Siesta Key to experience a sunset.
At quiet Sunset Point, the setting sun results in an explosion of rainbows colors across the sky and waters. For those who cannot experience the spectacle firsthand, there’s your camera to capture the moment and send it to all parts of the world on your social media platforms.
Below the surface, Point of Rocks at Sunset Point offers more snapshot opportunities if you have an underwater camera. You’ll find an expanse of coral, shells, and plants on the stretch of limestone rocks. You might even catch a shot of some sea life, from various fish to small sharks.
If ever there was an Instagram-worthy locale on the planet, it would be Sunset Point.
Quick Point Nature Preserve
Thirty-four acres of nature trails, man-made and natural lagoons, healthy wetlands, tidal pools, undeveloped land, and mangroves combine to make Quick Point Nature Preserve in Longboat Key a cornucopia of snapshot moments. Walk along paved paths, boardwalks, and natural paths and take in the beauty of wild Florida.
Have your camera at the ready to capture sights of wading birds such as herons and spoonbills, or flyovers like ospreys and terns. Or get fantastic shots of Sarasota Bay and points beyond from several vantage points along the boardwalk and hiking trails.
At Quick Point, there are often little worries about anyone getting into your shots, as many areas of the park, along with Overlook Park that adjoins the preserve, are pretty desolate. Your social media crowd might think you’re vacationing in the middle of nowhere, at one with the natural beauty that Siesta Key has to offer.
Siesta Key Luxury Rental Properties
If you stay at one of our Vunique Vacations Siesta Key luxury rental properties, you’ll find several photographic moments right in front of you. The many breathtaking views from our distinctive private retreat homes allow you to get the best snapshots of beaches, sunsets, backyard oases, and so much more. Take shots from balconies, patios, and pools: there are enough angles and locations right at your Siesta Key rental property to take enough shots to overload your social media account! While many people head to Siesta Key to experience things beyond their accommodations, beach- and oceanfront Vunique Vacations Siesta Key luxury rentals are part of the experience. When you’re ready to explore Siesta Key for yourself, contact us so we can help you find the perfect vacation rental.
