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With over 35 miles of beaches, Sarasota County’s coastline acts as a top destination for residents and visitors year-round. Over 6.5 million tourists flock to the county’s beaches each year. From world-famous Siesta Beach, to secluded offerings like Caspersen Beach, there’s a relaxing place in the sun for everyone.

Siesta Beach Cam

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Beach Condition Reports

Beach condition reports are provided by the Sarasota Operations Coastal Oceans Observation Lab at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. To access beach condition reports call 1-941-BEACHES (1-941-232-2437) or by clicking the link below.

Beach Condition Reports

Beach Documents

Beach Access Mats

Visiting Siesta Beach or Venice Beach? Look for our beach access mats, a nonslip semi-rigid and stable rollout pathway, perfect for wheelchair accessibility.

Beach Wheelchairs

Beach Wheelchairs are available to the public at no cost, year round, for visitor-use from parking areas to the shore, at the following beaches: Lido, Manasota, Nokomis, North Jetty, Siesta and Venice.

Check with the lifeguards at those beaches. Beach wheelchairs for Siesta Beach can be signed-out at the main pavilion concession stand. To check availability, or to make special arrangements after the concessionaires or lifeguards have closed for the day, please call 311. Beach wheelchair users must complete the Beach Wheelchair Liability Form.

For convenience, there are businesses in the vicinity that provide beach wheelchair rentals on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Blind Pass Beach Park
1. Address:6725 Manasota Key Road
  Englewood, FL 34223
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Canoe/Kayak Launch
4. Fishing
5. Grills
6. Historical / Cultural Resource
7. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
8. Picnicking
9. Restroom
10. Swimming
11. Trail - Unpaved
12. Wildlife Viewing
Brohard Paw Park
1. Address:1850 S. Harbor Drive
  Venice, FL 34285
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Canoe/Kayak Wash Station
3. Dog Park
4. Fishing
5. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
6. Restroom
7. Swimming
Caspersen Beach Park
1. Address:4100 Harbor Drive S.
  Venice, FL 34285
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Bicycling
3. Birding
4. Canoe/Kayak Launch
5. Canoe/Kayak Wash Station
6. Fishing
7. Grills
8. Outdoor Fitness Equipment
9. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
10. Picnicking
11. Playground
12. Restroom
13. Swimming
14. Trail - Unpaved
15. Wildlife Viewing
Chauncy Howard Park (No Parking- Pedestrian Access Only)
1. Address:601 The Esplanade N.
  Venice, FL 34285
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Canoe/Kayak Wash Station
3. Swimming
Lido Beach
1. Address:400 Benjamin Franklin Drive
  Sarasota, FL 34236
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Canoe/Kayak Wash Station
3. Concession/Restaurant
4. Lifeguard
5. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
6. Picnicking
7. Pool
8. Restroom
9. Swimming
Manasota Beach Park
1. Address:8570 Manasota Key Road
  Englewood, FL 34223
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Boat Ramp
4. Boat Ramps for Motorized Vessels
5. Boat Ramps for Non-motorized Vessels
6. Canoe/Kayak Wash Station
7. Fishing
8. Grills
9. Lifeguard
10. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
11. Picnicking
12. Restroom
13. Swimming
14. Wildlife Viewing
Maxine Barritt Park
1. Address:1800 Harbor Drive S.
  Venice, FL 34285
Amenities:
1. Bait Shop
2. Beach Access
3. Canoe/Kayak Wash Station
4. Concession/Restaurant
5. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
6. Fishing
7. Fishing Pier
8. Grills
9. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
10. Picnicking
11. Playground
12. Restroom
13. Swimming
14. Trail - Paved
Nokomis Beach Park
1. Address:100 Casey Key Road
  Nokomis, FL 34275
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Boat Ramp
4. Boat Ramps for Motorized Vessels
5. Boat Ramps for Non-motorized Vessels
6. Canoe/Kayak Launch
7. Canoe/Kayak Wash Station
8. Concession/Restaurant
9. Fishing
10. Fishing Pier
11. Grills
12. Historical / Cultural Resource
13. Indoor Rental Space
14. Lifeguard
15. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
16. Picnicking
17. Playground
18. Restroom
19. Swimming
20. Volleyball Court (Sand)
21. Wildlife Viewing
North Brohard Park
1. Address:1400 S. Harbor Drive
  Venice, FL 34285
Amenities:
1. Bait Shop
2. Beach Access
3. Canoe/Kayak Wash Station
4. Concession/Restaurant
5. Fishing
6. Fishing Pier
7. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
8. Restroom
9. Swimming
North Jetty Park
1. Address:1000 S. Casey Key Road
  Nokomis, FL 34275
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Canoe/Kayak Launch
4. Canoe/Kayak Wash Station
5. Concession/Restaurant
6. Fishing
7. Grills
8. Horseshoe Court
9. Lifeguard
10. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
11. Picnicking
12. Playground
13. Restroom
14. Swimming
15. Wildlife Viewing
North Lido Beach
1. Address:50 Benjamin Franklin Drive
  Sarasota, FL 34236
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Picnicking
4. Trail - Unpaved
5. Wildlife Viewing
Palmer Point Beach Park (No Parking- Pedestrian/ Watercraft Access Only)
1. Address:9399 Blind Pass Road
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Bicycling
3. Birding
4. Canoe/Kayak Launch
5. Fishing
6. Swimming
7. Trail - Unpaved
8. Wildlife Viewing
Service Club Park
1. Address:1190 Harbor Drive S.
  Venice, FL 34285
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Canoe/Kayak Wash Station
4. Fishing
5. Grills
6. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
7. Picnicking
8. Restroom
9. Swimming
10. Volleyball Court (Sand)
11. Wildlife Viewing
Siesta Beach
1. Address:948 Beach Road
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Bicycling
3. Birding
4. Canoe/Kayak Wash Station
5. Concession/Restaurant
6. Grills
7. Historical / Cultural Resource
8. Lifeguard
9. Pickleball Court (Outdoor/Dedicated)
10. Pickleball Court (Outdoor/Dual Use)
11. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
12. Picnicking
13. Playground
14. Restroom
15. Swimming
16. Tennis
17. Tennis Court
18. Trail - Paved
19. Volleyball Court (Sand)
20. Wildlife Viewing
Siesta Key Beach Access 1
1. Address:3940 N. Shell Road
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
4. Swimming
5. Wildlife Viewing
Siesta Key Beach Access 10 (No Parking-Pedestrian Access Only)
1. Address:598 Beach Road
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Swimming
4. Trail - Unpaved
5. Wildlife Viewing
Siesta Key Beach Access 11 (No Parking-Pedestrian Access Only)
1. Address:690 Beach Road
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Lifeguard
4. Swimming
5. Trail - Unpaved
6. Wildlife Viewing
Siesta Key Beach Access 12
1. Address:6490 Midnight Pass Road
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Swimming
4. Trail - Unpaved
5. Wildlife Viewing
Siesta Key Beach Access 13 (No Parking-Pedestrian Access Only)
1. Address:6900 Point of Rocks Road
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Swimming
4. Trail - Unpaved
5. Wildlife Viewing
Siesta Key Beach Access 2 (Parking is limited to 1-ADA space only; No additional parking)
1. Address:41 Beach Road
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Swimming
Siesta Key Beach Access 3 (No Parking-Pedestrian Access Only)
1. Address:100 Beach Road
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Swimming
4. Wildlife Viewing
Siesta Key Beach Access 3B (No Parking-Pedestrian Access Only)
1. Address:136 Beach Road
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Swimming
Siesta Key Beach Access 4
1. Address:180 Beach Road
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Swimming
4. Trail - Unpaved
5. Wildlife Viewing
Siesta Key Beach Access 5
1. Address:200 Beach Road
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Swimming
4. Trail - Unpaved
5. Wildlife Viewing
Siesta Key Beach Access 7
1. Address:402 Beach Road
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Swimming
4. Trail - Unpaved
5. Wildlife Viewing
Siesta Key Beach Access 8
1. Address:458 Beach Road
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Swimming
4. Trail - Unpaved
5. Wildlife Viewing
Siesta Key Beach Access 9
1. Address:514 Beach Road
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Swimming
4. Trail - Unpaved
5. Wildlife Viewing
South Brohard Park
1. Address:1900 S. Harbor Drive
  Venice, FL 34285
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Canoe/Kayak Wash Station
4. Fishing
5. Restroom
6. Swimming
7. Wildlife Viewing
Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach
1. Address:2201 Benjamin Franklin Dr.
  Sarasota, FL 34236
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Fishing
3. Picnicking
4. Playground
5. Restroom
6. Swimming
7. Trail - Unpaved
8. Wildlife Viewing
Turtle Beach Campground
1. Address:8862 Midnight Pass Road
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Camping Site
3. Fishing
4. Grills
5. Restroom
Turtle Beach Park
1. Address:8918 Midnight Pass Road
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Boat Ramp
4. Boat Ramps for Motorized Vessels
5. Boat Ramps for Non-motorized Vessels
6. Canoe/Kayak Launch
7. Canoe/Kayak Launch (Accessible)
8. Canoe/Kayak Wash Station
9. Fishing
10. Fishing Pier
11. Grills
12. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
13. Picnicking
14. Playground
15. Restroom
16. Swimming
17. Wildlife Viewing
Venice Beach
1. Address:101 The Esplanade
  Venice, FL 34285
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Canoe/Kayak Wash Station
4. Concession/Restaurant
5. Fishing
6. Lifeguard
7. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
8. Picnicking
9. Restroom
10. Swimming
11. Volleyball Court (Sand)