Has anyone here done this race before? Can you tell me what lodging option would be closest to the course and to hang out on the beach the rest of the weekend? :)
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There are no traditional hotel chains on Siesta Key, but there are a ton of beach rental properties that are all within walking distance of the beach and Siesta Village (where the shops and restaurants are).
Siesta Key Accomodations page
Siesta Key home page
Even if you don't stay on Siesta Key itself, the public beach there is very accessible. It has a huge parking lot (800 spaces), bathrooms, outdoor showers, and a snack bar.
Another beach lodging option would be Lido Beach on Longboat Key. I think there may be a Holiday Inn there; the rest of the lodging would be smaller non-chain type places. Lido Beach is another nice beach. It's about a 15-minute drive from Siesta Beach.
There are no traditional hotel chains on Siesta Key, but there are a ton of beach rental properties that are all within walking distance of the beach and Siesta Village (where the shops and restaurants are).
Siesta Key Accomodations page
Siesta Key home page
Even if you don't stay on Siesta Key itself, the public beach there is very accessible. It has a huge parking lot (800 spaces), bathrooms, outdoor showers, and a snack bar.
Another beach lodging option would be Lido Beach on Longboat Key. I think there may be a Holiday Inn there; the rest of the lodging would be smaller non-chain type places. Lido Beach is another nice beach. It's about a 15-minute drive from Siesta Beach.
