Crescent Beach
Crescent Beach
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Gary R
The Villages, FL635 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Spent week here with our kids and grandkids for spring break. Beach was within walking distance of our condo at Calini Beach. Excellent sand texture at the beach. Some crowding noted but hey…it’s spring break season. The fine sand is some of the finest beach composition you’ll find in this country. Take advantage of it if in the area or when weighing out your options.
Written April 14, 2022
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Desiada
Kings Park, NY58 contributions
Feb 2020
Probably the nicest beach I've been to and that is a tall order. Wonderful shell collection, low key crowd, can rent umbrellas and 2 chaise lounges for $25 for the day and $12 for half the day. They pack up at 4 pm so get there earlier rather than later in the day. Nice beach to walk along.
Written February 24, 2020
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SandyP
53 contributions
Oct 2020 • Solo
I actually stumbled onto Cresent Beach by accident as I was guided by my iphone map. I walked through a beachfront property not knowing it was for the properties guests only. A guest informed me about it and I thanked her for the information. As I was about to walk away to head to Siesta Beach via the street, she unlocked the gate entrance to the private beach. How lucky was I. Cresent Beach was isolated and beautiful. I walked to Siesta Beach picking up shells then jogged to Sarasota Beach and back to Siesta Beach... to the exit and back to my resort. Absolutely beautiful experience!
Written November 2, 2020
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Toni B
29 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Pros: soft white sand, beautiful gulf.
Cons: Way too crowded, even in April. I definitely wouldn’t come here in the summer or over spring break. Very limited public beach, we ended up renting chairs on a private beach.
Cons: Way too crowded, even in April. I definitely wouldn’t come here in the summer or over spring break. Very limited public beach, we ended up renting chairs on a private beach.
Written April 12, 2022
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SylviaTourstein
1,200 contributions
Feb 2022 • Family
Crescent Beach ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Beach
in Siesta Key, Sarasota, FL, USA
Sylvia 3⭐️= average/good
To visit this beach you need to be staying or living in one Siesta condos, houses or hotels on this side if the island. There is no parking available just to visit Crescent. You’ll have to go to Siesta Beach to park. This beach is full of walkers mostly in the morning but all day long there are thousands of people walking. Each of the beach front properties are flagged off for their guests. You can bring your own chair if you’re staying across the street and sit waters edge. Remember to check the tides schedule for best time to go out. Red Tide (the algae bloom caused by chemical spills) is usually between April & November, smells like a toilet if wind is blowing toward the gulf, it’s ok. Look up Red Tide Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission for latest guidance. The plus of this beach the most beautiful sunsets and a great place if you like to pick up a shell or two as a souvenir.
in Siesta Key, Sarasota, FL, USA
Sylvia 3⭐️= average/good
To visit this beach you need to be staying or living in one Siesta condos, houses or hotels on this side if the island. There is no parking available just to visit Crescent. You’ll have to go to Siesta Beach to park. This beach is full of walkers mostly in the morning but all day long there are thousands of people walking. Each of the beach front properties are flagged off for their guests. You can bring your own chair if you’re staying across the street and sit waters edge. Remember to check the tides schedule for best time to go out. Red Tide (the algae bloom caused by chemical spills) is usually between April & November, smells like a toilet if wind is blowing toward the gulf, it’s ok. Look up Red Tide Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission for latest guidance. The plus of this beach the most beautiful sunsets and a great place if you like to pick up a shell or two as a souvenir.
Written February 12, 2022
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yv_travel
6 contributions
Jun 2020
We were here last year and loved it, came here again on June 14th. Around June 7th wknd, that was a major storm that brought tons of sea weed. Sarasota county decided to ignore it claiming it's a private beach and they'll get here, well, when they get here. It's been one week and smell is terrible, it's rotting. Don't come until Sarasota county takes maintaining their beaches seriously.
Written June 15, 2020
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Lillyann-Biscuit
Wildwood, NJ53 contributions
Nov 2020 • Family
The white soft sand and beautiful scenery are unlike other beaches. It’s a short walk to the water. The soft lure sand feels so good on your feet, it’s like walking on baking flour. Not many birds hovering over the people, which is a huge plus! This beach is so relaxing and quiet. The water is so clear and you can find unique shells at the waters edge. It is not crowded and the people are friendly and pleasant. The pics at sunset look amazing with the pure white sand below your feet the beautiful aqua water beneath the sun. This place has just become one of my top beaches. Reminds me of California beaches. Best keep beach I have seen!
Written November 25, 2020
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terryescramer
Fayetteville, AR15 contributions
Feb 2021
We arrived Saturday for a three week stay. I certainly hope the water clears up soon ,because we are very disappointed! We were here probably 30 years ago and it was beautiful now it’s dirty grey and muddy looking.
Hope we can go back to Cancun, Mexico next year.
Hope we can go back to Cancun, Mexico next year.
Written February 15, 2021
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Morgan Edwards
Flint, MI96 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
This beach can be very narrow but it stretches quite far and into Siesta Key beach. It is my favorite beach as it is so clean and has white powdery sand. This beach is all private which is really nice. I feel safe in this area. I stay on this beach every year and have been coming to the same location on the beach for 8 years now. I would highly recommend!
Written January 6, 2020
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Tom
Kansas City, MO4 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
We had an amazing time! The white powdery sand was awesome. There was a little more seaweed than we expected, but we’ve heard and read this was uncommon. We rented a condo at Crescent on Crescent Beach and would definitely visit again. H. John Yilmaz in the management office on site was great! He’s very friendly and knowledgeable about the area and it’s history!
Written June 6, 2021
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riverin34
Wilmington, DE37 contributions
Where do we park or is there an address to plug into GPS to find it? I’ve heard the access is hard to find?
Diane L
Sarasota, FL133 contributions
If you aren't staying at a resort on the beach access is limited. If you go over the Stickney Point Bridge and turn left there is a public lot on the right (across from Captain Curts) only room for limited parking. Go down the road a bit to the public beach where there are rest rooms, food, etc....
Do this beach have a lot of seaweed and how clear/blue is the water?
tonipf
Cheboygan, MI14 contributions
No seaweed great beach
Do this beach have a lot of seaweed and how clear is the water?
Mortgageman9000
Dayton, OH529 contributions
Not bad when I was there, but can change daily
Do this beach have a lot of seaweed and how clear is the water
RaceTravel
Wilkesboro, NC219 contributions
No. There was no seaweed in the water when we were there. Nice water.
Do this beach have alot of rocks in the water?
sloellie
Hollywood, CA8 contributions
We were there in May and lots of Little Rock’s as you walked on the edge of the water. Sometimes hard to get into the water
Crescent Beach (Siesta Key) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Crescent Beach
- Hotels near Crescent Beach:
- (0.14 mi) Hyatt Residence Club Sarasota, Siesta Key Beach
- (0.13 mi) Calini Beach Club
- (0.09 mi) Crescent Tower Beachfront
- (0.06 mi) Beachfront Getaway in Siesta Key
- (0.09 mi) Sea Crest Apartments on Siesta Key
- Restaurants near Crescent Beach:
- (0.20 mi) The Orange Octopus
- (0.20 mi) Anna's II
- (0.18 mi) Sniki Tiki Bar at Captain Curt's Village
- (0.18 mi) Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar
- (0.24 mi) Toasted Mango Cafe