Beaches

Woman walking on the white sand of Siesta Key Beach

Some of the best beaches in the state

The gulf coast of Florida offers a variety of beach experiences

Siesta Key Beach sign, #1 beach in the USA, on the white sand at Siesta Key Beach

Siesta Key Beach

Amenities: lifeguards on duty 7 days/wk, large parking lot, 2 concession areas, restrooms, outdoor showers

Two blue beach chairs sitting under a yellow umbrella on Siesta Key Beach

Turtle Beach

Amenities: boat ramp, canoe/kayak launch, playground, volleyball court, horseshoe pit, picnic pavilion, picnic shelters, grills, park benches, classroom, outdoor showers, restrooms, parking, no lifeguard

People walking on Venice Beach next to the Venice Pier

Venice Beach

Amenities: beach access with wheelchair accessible boardwalk, benches, drinking fountain, concessions, picnic pavilion and tables, sand volleyball court, shelter, showers, restrooms

Blue gulf water and sand at Nokomis Beach in southwest Florida

Nokomis Beach

Amenities: free parking, restaurant right on the beach, restrooms

North Jetty Beach in Venice, Florida

North Jetty Beach

Amenities: canoe/kayak launch, concession/restaurant, grills, horseshoe court, lifeguard, picnic shelter/pavilion, playground, restrooms

shells along Englewood Beach in Englewood Florida

Englewood Beach

Amenities: 900-ft boardwalk with three covered lookouts, restroom facilities, showers, water stations, volleyball courts, basketball court, horseshoe pits, playground area, 4 small shelters with picnic table and grill, and 3 large pavilions, all of which contain picnic tables and charcoal grills (available to rent)

Waves coming towards the sand at Manasota Beach

Manasota Beach

Amenities: boat ramps for motorized vessels and non-motorized vessels, canoe/kayak wash station, grills, lifeguard, picnic shelter/pavilion, restrooms

Seagull at Blind Pass Beach

Blind Pass Beach

Amenities: canoe launch, hiking trails, picnic facilities, playground, restrooms

Rocks and shells in the sand at Caspersen Beach

Caspersen Beach

Amenities: canoe launch, fishing pier, picnic facilities, playground, restrooms

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