Sarasota, Florida Beaches 

Welcome to Sarasota, Florida! We boast roughly 35 miles of the world's pretties beaches. Feel free to enjoy swimming, frolicking, lounging, walking, shelling, picnicking, walking or whatever you like on these powdery white sand beaches.

Anna Maria Bayfront Park

I love this beach. I don't get there often because it is about a 30 minute drive from Sarasota. This is located on the northern end of Anna Maria Island. It is a secluded beach that borderds the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. There are great views of the mouth of Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Beach amenities include barbecue grills, picnic areas, childrens playground, restrooms, showers and lifeguards.

Satellite view of Anna Maria Bayfront Park

Blind Pass Beach

This beach is located on Manasota Key. You get the feel of "old Florida" when you visit this beach. Beach amenities include restrooms, nature trail, picnic areas. No life guards are on duty on Blind Pass Beach.

Satellite view of Blind Pass Beach

Casperson Beach

Casperson Beach is just south of the Venice Airport on Venice Island. If you visit this beach you may notice that a good portion of it has been left in its natural state. It is a very secluded beach and a great place to get away from it all.

Satellite view of Casperson Beach

Coquina Beach

Just off the north end of Longboat Key and on the south tip of Anna Maria is a popular public beach lined with gorgeous Australian pines. Bradenton residents enjoy Coquina beach because of the ample parking, concession stand, barbeque grills, picnic facilities, showers, nearby restaurants and life guards.

Satellite view of Coquina Beach

Cortez Beach

Otherwise known as Bradenton Beach. Cortez Beach is located just north of Coquina Beach on Gulf Boulevard. The sand is spectacular. It remains cool even on the hottest summer days. Restaurants are close by. What a great spot to enjoy a weekend.

Satellite view of Cortez Beach

Lido Beach

I love this beach. Lido beach is located on Lido Key and within steps of the world famous St. Armands Circle.  Besides the beautiful sand and ocean, Lido beach also provides parking, 25 meter lap pool, concession stand, a children's playground and restrooms.

Satellite view of Lido Beach

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Longboat Key Beaches

Longboat Key is an eleven mile long island off the coast of Sarasota and Bradenton. The southern half the island is in Sarasota county while the northern half is in Manatee county. The beaches on Longboat Key are very quiet and are perfect for those who prefer seclusion. These pristine beaches are a well-kept secret and public access is minimal.

Satellite view of Longboat Key beaches

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Manasota Beach

Off the coast of Englewood, Florida is Manasota Beach. It is located at the west end of Manasota Beach Road. This beach has a relaxing feel to it and is a fabulous place to spend some leisure time whether you are interested in taking a walk, running on the beach, lounging in the sand or just collecting shells. On the Intracoastal side is a boat ramp and docking facilities for access to the Bays and Gulf.

Satellite view of Manasota Beach

Nokomis Beaches

Many people refer to this beach as Casey Key beach. Go west on Albee Road off U.S. 41, cross over the Nokomis Bridge and you will run right into the beach. There is plenty of parking and amenities include lifeguards, picnic areas and bathrooms.

Satellite view of Nokomis beach

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North Jetty Beach

This is a great place to visit. It is off the beaten path so you have to try to get there. North Jetty Beach is located on the southern tip of Casey Key. It is a great spot to fish, watch boats enter and leave The Gulf of Mexico or picnic with family. Amenities include restrooms, parking, bait shop, picnic areas, volleyball courts,  and concession.

Satellite view of North Jetty Beach
 

North Lido Beach

North Lido Beach is a gorgeous half-mile stretch of beach on the north end of Lido Key. I walk with my family here frequently as the views are breathtaking and the beach is very secluded.

Satellite view of North Lido Beach

Siesta Key Public Beach

This is the most popular beach for Sarasota, Florida locals. It is located off Midnight Pass Road and is where you will find the world's finest and whitest sand. The white sugary sand will stay cool even when it is hout out. It's the widest beach in Sarasota county and certainly the most popular. On its busiest weekends you'll find more than 15,000 people there. Amenities include a concession stand, restrooms, volleyball nets, tennis courts and year-round lifeguards. Pine trees shade an area for picnicking, with grills for cooking out and a playground for the children. This sparkling white beach is also within walking distance to Siesta Village, a shopping and dining mecca with an island flair.

Satellite view of Siesta Key beach

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Turtle Beach

On the southern most tip of Siesta Key you will find Turtle Beach. It is a peaceful beach that was recently renourished. I like to take my family to the Midnight Pass pub for a meal which is just across the street from Turtle Beach. The beach is less crowded than Siesta Beach and it is a wonderful place to sunbath, walk, swim, lounge, read or picnic

Satellite view of Turtle Beach

Venice Beaches

Venice beach is well known as a great place to find sharks' teeth. It also features a fishing pier, nature trail and the restaurant Sharkey's. Venice beach also has a dog beach so you can let your dog take a swim in the ocean. The island of Venice is one of the cutest places that you will see on the west coast of Florida.

Satellite view of Venice beach