During the day, most vacationers are going to be relaxing on one of the three beaches. Siesta Key Public Beach is by far the most famous.  It's the one featured on the travel channels, and the winner of "Best Sand in the World".  That can make it a little crowded on weekends.  But don't worry, Turtle Beach is always an option when the others fill up.   Just remember to bring a bag for all the seashells!

Or maybe your more of a physically active vacationer.  If so, You will love riding a beach cruiser bike on Siesta Key Beach.  That gorgeous, powdery white sand is perfect for biking or running.  Even on the hottest day, the sparkling sand stays cool to the touch.  You have to feel it to believe it.

Snorkeling is another big draw for Florida vacationers.  And one of the top destinations is the Point of Rocks on Crescent Beach.  Named for its unique lime stone formations, it's one of the busiest reefs on the west coast of Florida. (With fish that is.)  You may even get to see a great big sea turtle checking you out!

Now You just need to decide on your Siesta Key vacation rental.  For vacations over a month long, I recommend renting a house.  It gives you more privacy, and a garage.  Less than a month, and a condo should do the trick.  Just make sure it has a washer/dryer.  And of course a resort or hotel will suffice for those quick weekend getaways.  

And remember, all the vacation rentals follow the golden rule.  The closer you stay to the water, the more gold it's going to cost you!