Bay Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit Bay Island
Activities

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Siesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Lido Key Pedal Kayak Tour in Sarasota

Experience Parasailing in Sarasota
Our pick of the best Bay Island Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel
"Beautiful hotel. Reasonable price"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"Todo está súper bueno un lugar para ir siempre gracias por sus servicios a todo el personal Gracias"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
"The rooms were very comfortable and very clean."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

The Westin Sarasota

Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites

Carlisle Inn
"This place is fabulous! Very clean, great breakfast and kind helpful staff. The manager found out we were heading to the beach and told us to stop at the desk to borrow chairs and umbrellas for free. The pool was clean and fairly empty. I’m definitely looking forward to staying here again!"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Bay Island

Siesta Key Village
Siesta Key Village is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Siesta Key Beach and Siesta Key Farmers Market, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Siesta Key.

South Village
If you're spending some time in South Village, Safe Harbor Siesta Key and Crescent Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Aloha Kai
While there might not be top attractions in Aloha Kai, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Siesta Key Beach and Crescent Beach.
Bailey Hall
Bailey Hall might not have many top sights, but Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Point of Rocks
While Point of Rocks isn't home to many top sights, Siesta Key Beach and Point of Rocks are some notable places to visit nearby.





