About the Siesta Key Free Trolley
The Siesta Key Free Trolley is part of Sarasota County’s Breeze Transit system. Formally known as the 77 Siesta Islander, the trolley travels Siesta Key from the south end at Turtle Beach all the way up to Siesta Public Beach and into Siesta Village. From there, the trolley loops around Canal and Calle de La Siesta, and heads south again.
With multiple trolleys on the 77 Siesta Islander Route, you rarely have to wait more than 20 to 30 minutes for a ride. The open-air trolleys are also wheelchair accessible and child-friendly. Real-time tracking is possible with the Breeze Rider app, which is available in the Apple and Google Play app stores.
Where Can I Catch the Trolley?
Additionally, approximately 46 marked stops line the route from Siesta Key Village to Turtle Beach, making it easy to catch the trolley. However, you can also flag the driver down at any point along Midnight Pass Road south of Stickney Point Road—including right in front of the Sea Shell! By providing this flexible service, the Breeze makes exploring the island’s best dining and beaches completely effortless
To travel north, simply cross the street to Captain Curt’s, the closest marked stop for the Village and public beach
Again, we highly recommend downloading the Breeze Rider app for real-time updates.
What are the Siesta Key Free Trolley Hours?
The 77 Siesta Islander runs from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day of the week. The exceptions are these holidays:
- New Year’s Day: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Christmas Eve: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve: 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.
For those New Year’s Eve revelers, this is a safe way to get around on a holiday that traditionally involves one last midnight toast.
Should I Tip My Trolley Driver?
The Siesta Key Free Trolley is truly free. Sarasota County employs the drivers and discourages tipping. To compliment your driver, email breeze@scgov.net.”
Other free ride services, such as The Frog Hop and Jonny’s Original Free Ride, also operate on the Key. Unlike the county trolley, these private drivers work for tips. Explore all your travel options by visiting our Getting Around Siesta Key page.
In that article, we cover rentals of golf carts, scooters, scoot coupes, bikes, and many other fun, wheeled rentals.
So, no car? No problem! Save the car rental fees and hop on the trolley for a fun, free ride all over the Key!
The Siesta Key free trolley makes it simple, safe, and very cost-effective to get around Siesta Key.
What is the Siesta Key Free Trolley and how does it operate?
The Siesta Key Free Trolley is part of Sarasota County’s Breeze Transit system, traveling along Siesta Key from Turtle Beach Park to Siesta Public Beach and into Siesta Village, looping around Canal and Calle de La Siesta. It is an open-air, wheelchair accessible, child-friendly service with multiple trolleys on the route, providing frequent rides every 20 to 30 minutes and real-time tracking via the Breeze Rider app.
Where can I catch the Siesta Key Free Trolley?
You can catch the trolley at approximately 46 marked stops from Siesta Key Village to Turtle Beach or flag down any trolley along Midnight Pass Road south of Stickney Point Road, including in front of the Sea Shell. The closest marked stop for the Village and public beach is Captain Curt’s.
What are the operating hours of the Siesta Key Free Trolley?
The trolley operates from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, except on holidays such as New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve, when it runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on New Year’s Eve when it runs until 1 a.m.
Do I need to tip the trolley drivers?
No, the Siesta Key Breeze Trolley is free and employs drivers who are not tips-based; therefore, tipping is discouraged. If you wish to compliment your driver, you can email breeze@scgov.net.
Are there other free ride services on Siesta Key, and what additional transportation options are available?
Yes, other free ride services like The Frog Hop and Jonny’s Original Free Ride operate on Siesta Key, but their drivers work for tips. Additionally, you can rent golf carts, scooters, bikes, and other wheeled rentals to explore the island cost-effectively and conveniently.