Vacation with Purpose on Siesta Key
Every Stay at Gulf and Bay Bayside Helps Protect Our Coastal Environment
Siesta Key has a way of slowing everything down. The soft sand, the calm waters, and the natural beauty of the island create a kind of experience that feels effortless—but that beauty doesn’t maintain itself.
At Gulf & Bay Club Bayside, we believe that where you stay should also help protect where you visit. That’s why a portion of every reservation supports Protect Siesta Key, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving and safeguarding the natural environment of Siesta Key and its surrounding waters.
There’s something special about this island that’s easy to take for granted until you look a little closer—the mangroves that protect the shoreline, the seagrass beds that support marine life, and the quiet balance of a coastal ecosystem that needs ongoing care. Protect Siesta Key works to preserve that balance through conservation efforts, education, and community action that help keep Siesta Key healthy for generations to come.
When you stay at Gulf and Bay Bayside, you’re part of that effort in a simple, natural way. Nothing about your vacation changes—you still relax by the water, explore the island, and enjoy everything Siesta Key is known for—but behind the scenes, your stay is helping support the protection of the environment that makes it all possible.
We’re proud to support Protect Siesta Key and their mission to preserve this incredible place. And we’re grateful to every guest who chooses to stay with us, knowing their vacation helps keep Siesta Key beautiful, natural, and thriving.
Because the best getaways don’t just let you enjoy a place—they help protect it.