Free & Cheap Things to Do in Siesta Key, FL

  • The list below includes 103 free or cheap things to do in or near Siesta Key, Florida, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Fishing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding.
  • From Crescent Beach to Siesta Key Public Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Siesta Key and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice and Holmes Beach.
  • The list below includes 103 free or cheap things to do in or near Siesta Key, Florida, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Fishing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding.
  • From Crescent Beach to Siesta Key Public Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Siesta Key and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice and Holmes Beach.
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35.5 Miles
31% 97 votes
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BayWalk

Shopping Districts A block from the marina, St. Petersburg, FL MoreLess Info
A retail and dining complex located in the downtown core, BayWalk features a gourmet market, coffee shops, restaurants and amenities including banking and a spa.
35.6 Miles
60% 10 votes
Beaches 8210 W Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706 MoreLess Info
Located on Treasure Island, Florida, Sunset Beach is a white sand beach that provides ocean access and scenic views. The beach features white sands, and offers opportunities to watch sea birds and sunsets.
35.8 Miles
96% 295 votes
Parks 701 Bayshore Drive Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL MoreLess Info
Located on the downtown waterfront, Vinoy Park is a free park that consists of 11.6 acres and provides scenic water views as well as locations for special events, whether it be a wedding, family reunion, live entertainment event, or corporate event.
35.9 Miles
85% 1107 votes
Botanical Gardens 1825 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704 MoreLess Info
Over 50,000 tropical plants can be found in the Sunken Gardens. This living museum was founded more than 100 years ago, and contains some of the oldest tropical trees in the region. The landscape is completed by waterfalls.
35.9 Miles
90% 1513 votes
Observation Decks 6990 Dickman Rd, Tampa, FL 33572 MoreLess Info
A part of the Tampa Electric Company, the Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center is an observation point from which the visitors can observe the manatees. There is also a hurricane simulator, and butterfly gardens also.
35.9 Miles
95% 55 votes
Gardens 901 North Shore Drive, NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 MoreLess Info
Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum is two acres and includes over 500 palms and cycads representing some 150 international species, as well as gazebos, benches and drinking fountains. It is open daily and guided tours are available.
36.0 Miles
47% 17 votes
Arcades 4300 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte, FL MoreLess Info
Filled with arcade games such as claw machines and whack-a-mole, Escape Zone offers various prizes for winning tickets from its machines. Visitors can rent a party room for birthday parties. The concession stand sells soda and pizza.
36.2 Miles
92% 37 votes
Paddleboarding 9540 Blind Pass Rd., St. Pete Beach, FL MoreLess Info
The original stand up paddle board lesson and rental company in the St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay area is Water Monkey Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Since 2009, they have helped people enjoy the sport of paddle boarding in local waterways.
36.6 Miles
The children and families within the Tampa Bay region have been served by Great Explorations Children's Museum since 1987. The attraction is specifically designed for children 10 years old and younger with a variety of activities and exhibits spread over the 23,000 square foot space.
37.0 Miles
96% 528 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3400 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 MoreLess Info
Overlooking Charlotte Harbor sits Peace River Wildlife Center & Ponce De Leon Park. The center has been treating and rehabilitating injured native wildlife since 1978, amounting to over 60,000 birds and other small animals.
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