There are several free or “tips only” options for getting around Siesta Key, Florida.
Although Siesta Key covers less than four square miles, the narrow crescent-shaped island stretches for eight miles. It puts many visitors quite a distance away from popular restaurants, beaches, and shops. By offering convenient free transport in eco-friendly vehicles, residents and visitors benefit from this simple workable solution to problems of traffic congestion and parking.
Free Siesta Key Breeze Trolley
You can leave your parking worries behind when you hop onboard the Siesta Key Breeze trolley! The free trolley offers round-trip service from Siesta Key Village to Turtle Beach on the south end of Siesta Key with many stops along the way.
Board at any SCAT bus stop along Beach Road or flag down the trolley on Midnight Pass Road south of Stickney Point Road. This free trolley operates from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day of the week, with modified hours on some holidays.
Alternatively, there are several other “free” transport services offered. Tips are appreciated to ensure the project remains viable for operators, who also use the vehicles as mobile advertising to promote local businesses.
Jonny’s Original Free Rides on Siesta Key
Jonny’s Original Free Rides was the first company to offer free transport around Siesta Key with a service that connects Siesta Key Village at the north end of the island to Turtle Beach in the south. Operating daily from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily.
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Their excellent service provides a fun, safe and eco-friendly trip for riders of all ages who ride in all seasons, whatever the weather. Operating like a taxi service, the pick-up and drop-off service cover all three beaches on Siesta Key along with the island’s most popular restaurants, shops, and attractions.
Contact Jonny’s Original Free Rides at 941.306.9097.
Surf Side Free Rides
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The catchily-named Surf Side Free Rides operates distinctive Caribbean-style vehicles and offers a similar “ride-for-tips” service throughout Siesta Key. The colorful open-sided vehicles keep riders cool beneath the stripy canvas roof and are hard to miss with their hibiscus decals and tropical paintwork. They’ve also added new enclosed vehicles to their fleet. Just call ahead and enjoy a fun ride with one of the team of friendly local drivers.
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Contact Surf Side Free Rides at 941.961.8238.
Siesta Key Frog Hop
Siesta Key Frog Hop offers free rides–tips only on Siesta Key and surrounding areas of Sarasota (including Sarasota Airport) between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 a.m.
Contact Frog Hop at 844.376.4467.
Two Tides Free Rides
Two Tides Free Rides offers free rides–tips only on open-air golf carts Monday – Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
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Contact Two Rides Free Rids at 941.932.2009.