Siesta Key Ranked a 2016 Top Beach by Dr. Beach

Siesta Beach is no stranger to accolades for its supreme sands. In the just-released list of “America’s Best Beaches”, Florida International University professor Stephen Leatherman, also known as Dr. Beach, has ranked Siesta number two in the country. This marks the first time since 2011 that Siesta Beach has appeared on Dr. Beach’s list. Here is the list of the best beaches in America for 2016: 1. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Oahu, Hawaii 2. Siesta Beach, Sarasota, Florida 3. Kapalua Bay Beach, Maui, Hawaii 4. Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach, Outer Banks of North Carolina 5. Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, Massachusetts 6. Grayton Beach State Park Florida panhandle 7. Coronado Beach, San Diego, California 8. Coopers Beach, Southampton, New York 9. Caladesi Island State Park Dunedin/Clearwater, Florida 10. Beachwalker Park Kiawah Island, South Carolina To learn more about the beaches that made it onto the coveted list, visit the Dr. Beach website. Have you been dreaming of life by the shore? Visit our Siesta Key homes for sale page on the Michael Saunders website. Or get a glimpse of the recent Siesta Beach improvements, real estate, and learn about life on  Siesta Key in this Saunders in 60.   What do you love about Siesta Key? Share in the comments below.