I love Turtle Beach. I have been there many times. Away from the crowds of the main beach. Beautiful sand and water.

Turtle Beach is darker sand, not the White fluffy sand which makes it hotter and harder to walk on. Most days Turtle Beach is on a slope. There is a public beach access with parking and restrooms. You can also walk clear down to Casey...More

We stopped off at Turtle Beach after breakfast one morning. We just so happened upon it as we were driving around one morning and loved the views! we actually went back to the condo, changed and came back for the day!

The entire southwest coastline is experiencing the worst red tide in history. Red tide is EXTREME on Turtle Beach, whereas on Siesta Beach, just a couple of miles north, the bulldozers clean up the dead sea creatures on a daily basis. I was on both...More

... if you are going in summer check in advance for red tide. It’s a toxic algae bloom that kills marine life which wash ashore and the putrid smell fills the air. Check with Florida Fish and wildlife commission website before traveling. Otherwise it’s a...More

Imagine going to Orlando and all the theme parks are shut down. Or, picture yourself visiting New York City only to be told Manhattan is off limits. This is Siesta Key. The beaches are shut down over this issue with no end in sight. Red...More

nice beach -kayak and paddleboard rentals across the street which is great for doing something more then just sunning!