There are so many reasons why Siesta Key is a fantastic place to visit. It’s great for families, groups of friends, or even a romantic getaway. With some of the best white sand beaches in the country, you’ll definitely want to try and book one of our beachfront condos on Siesta Key to get the most out of your time in this beautiful part of Florida.
Of course, if you’re planning to visit around some of the summer holidays you’ll be happy to hear that where Siesta Key is located makes it a prime spot for fireworks all season long. The biggest event for this, of course, being the 4th of July, you’ll want to find the best rental possible. For some, this may be close to shops and restaurants, for others proximity to the beaches of Siesta Key is very important. Of course, to decide all of this you’ll have to know why you should visit Siesta Key in July.
Best time to Visit Siesta Key
Summer months on many beaches are packed and difficult to navigate. But that’s not the case on Siesta Key during the month of July! You have to remember, when the summer is the nicest part of the year for many places, Siesta Key has beautiful weather year round. July, in particular, can be too hot for locals and even some travelers. This makes it’s a low-key and relaxing time for you to plan your trip to the most famous white sand beaches in the USA.
You may also be asking is Siesta Key busy during the 4th of July? The answer is no! High snow-bird season lasts from about February to April or May, this means by the time the 4th of July rolls around locals have pretty much cleared out. This makes It the best time to visit and enjoy all the July 4th activities and events and stay at one of the best small condo units in Siesta Key.
Plan Your Next Stay
Now that you know everything important about the best places to watch fireworks near Siesta Key, you can book your perfect vacation getaway to experience the best 4th of July events. You may consider some of the top 5 penthouse condos we have to offer to make sure the entire trip is as memorable as possible.
4th of July Activities
Usually, there are plenty of Siesta Key 4th of July things to do. Every year there are fun events, activities, and of course Siesta Key beach fireworks.
Below are some of our favorite annual Siesta Key events:
- Siesta Key 4th of July Celebration and fireworks
- Selby Gardens Barbeque and 4th of July Celebration
- Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix
- “Boats on Main” Downtown Block Party
- Fins & Fun Family Festival
- Ribfest Fest. Have Gun, Will Travel
- July Open House Wine Tasting
Sarasota Fireworks and Beyond
Of course, during the 4th of July, you’ll likely be asking- what time are the Siesta Key fireworks? The answer is simple—when the sun goes down. Of course this can change from year to year but generally once dusk hits the glorious light shows all around the area will begin. You can find displays right in Siesta Key, or if you’d like to experience something a little grander you can head over to see the Sarasota 4th of July fireworks.
There are several options to enjoy the fireworks right near your condos that sleep, 4 persons. Siesta Key public beach is a fantastic spot to try out. It draws nearly 30-thousand people every year to watch the displays. Another wonderful option is to go out on a boat and watch the fireworks explode from the Gulf of Mexico.
Now you’ll want to know where to watch the fireworks in Sarasota as well. Downtown Sarasota will give you an incredible view of at least 4 different shows from all around you. Many people will bring a blanket or some chairs and enjoy the booms and flashes of light from the heart of Sarasota Bayfront Island Park.
