Siesta Key Live: Calm Waves on Little Sarasota Bay

Siesta Cam streams this relaxing live view from Siesta Key, Florida, overlooking Little Sarasota Bay, around the clock. Unwind to the sound of gentle waves breaking on the shore of the bay, or fall asleep listening to the birds singing in the morning and evening.

Siesta Key is a barrier island just southwest of Sarasota, on Florida's Gulf Coast. While its famous Gulf beach draws crowds for its powdery white quartz sand, the island's eastern side faces the calm, sheltered waters of Little Sarasota Bay, part of the Intracoastal Waterway. Here the scene is quieter and more natural, with mangroves, docks and small boats.

The bay is rich in wildlife. Herons, egrets, pelicans, ospreys and kingfishers hunt along the shore, dolphins often swim through, and manatees visit the warm, shallow water, especially in the cooler months. Anglers fish for snook, redfish and trout, and kayakers and paddleboarders glide past in the early morning calm.

The light changes beautifully through the day, from soft pastel sunrises to golden afternoons. Winters are mild and dry, while summer brings heat and afternoon thunderstorms. Hurricane season runs from June to November. Florida's west coast uses Eastern Time.

The stream is provided by Siesta Cam.