Crescent Beach, Sarasota

Beautiful sunset. One of the best!

Running south from Siesta Key Beach, Crescent Beach is a popular spot for those staying in the many nearby hotels and vacation rentals. (some count it as part of siesta key beach only). It’s not a local favorite, it’s one of the quieter destinations in the area for visitors looking for peace on their trips to one of the most popular islands in the U.S. With its sweeping coastline carves out a huge “C” where it meets the Atlantic Ocean (the crescent shape, of course, giving the area its name). it maintains an “old Florida” vibe as a quieter beach with white sand and is primarily residential. If you’re staying along Crescent Beach, your accommodation may provide roped-off sections of glorious white sand for your enjoyment. beautiful crescent moon-shaped beach, just right for laying out on or for strolling the strand. Soft gulf breezes. Breathtaking sunsets. It gets no better. Parking: We used public beach access # 12 (I guess there is just one public access road, Midnight Pass Rd, and it's very easy to miss). it’s a cramp, one-way alley and only suitable for compact cars. to go back, drive forward, take a K-turn, and merge into the main street. yup as it’s one way you can find yourself stuck when someone comes from the same side. see the pic and you would understand.

Beautiful beach very clean and cool sand. Does not bring your feet while you're walking. Very clear water and lots of wildlife! Not too crowded this time of year.

Mid November was cool but not cold. Could still swim, water was chilly. I swam and it was amazing, sand was so fine it squeaks when you walk on it. Gorgeous beach!