Favorite Beaches
Favorite Beaches
Beautiful, broad white-sand beach. Lovely for sunset or playing during the day.
442 locals recommend
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrBeautiful, broad white-sand beach. Lovely for sunset or playing during the day.
Our favorite beach in the area! Crystal clear water with shallows allow you to walk out into the Gulf for great snorkeling and fish sighting. This beach is generally not as crowded as others in Sarasota.
91 locals recommend
Turtle Beach
Our favorite beach in the area! Crystal clear water with shallows allow you to walk out into the Gulf for great snorkeling and fish sighting. This beach is generally not as crowded as others in Sarasota.
Northernmost and longest island along Sarasota coast. Smaller crowds and a laid-back vibe.
95 locals recommend
Longboat Key
Northernmost and longest island along Sarasota coast. Smaller crowds and a laid-back vibe.
Casey Key with picnic areas, concession stands, lifeguards, and restrooms
64 locals recommend
Nokomis Beach
Casey Key with picnic areas, concession stands, lifeguards, and restrooms
Regarded as one of the best beaches in the world. Located on Siesta Key, an eight-mile island accessible by two bridges from the mainland. Don't miss the drum circle some evenings and the incredible sunsets!
798 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
Regarded as one of the best beaches in the world. Located on Siesta Key, an eight-mile island accessible by two bridges from the mainland. Don't miss the drum circle some evenings and the incredible sunsets!
A beautiful beach (one of three) on Siesta Key. Accessed from mainland by two bridges.
69 locals recommend
Crescent Beach Grocery
1211 Old Stickney Point RdA beautiful beach (one of three) on Siesta Key. Accessed from mainland by two bridges.
Four beaches on this key: Manasota, Blind Pass, Englewood, and Stump Pass.
61 locals recommend
Manasota Key
Four beaches on this key: Manasota, Blind Pass, Englewood, and Stump Pass.
About 15 miles from our home. This beautiful beach town is world renowned. Take a day trip and explore Anna Marie Island!
84 locals recommend
Anna Maria Beach
About 15 miles from our home. This beautiful beach town is world renowned. Take a day trip and explore Anna Marie Island!
Find sharks teeth when you sift through the sand. The town of Venice is quaint with many shops in which to browse.
232 locals recommend
Venice Beach
101 The Esplanade SFind sharks teeth when you sift through the sand. The town of Venice is quaint with many shops in which to browse.
A great place to go with your pups - dogs allowed off leash. This is a great beach for dogs and people. Wide expanses of sand and very clean.
43 locals recommend
Brohard Paw Park
1850 Harbor Dr SA great place to go with your pups - dogs allowed off leash. This is a great beach for dogs and people. Wide expanses of sand and very clean.