Beloved for its powdery quartz sand and clear Gulf waters, Sarasota’s Siesta Beach was named the best beach in the U.S. and ranks No. 4 in the world, according to Tripadvisor.
Siesta Beach, long celebrated for its powdery white sand and shimmering Gulf waters, has once again claimed the top spot on Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best Beaches” list for 2025, reaffirming its reputation as a premier coastal destination. This year’s ranking places Siesta Beach at No. 1 in the country and No. 4 globally, surpassing hundreds of contenders worldwide.