Best Beaches near Sarasota, Florida

Sarasota, Florida
3 mi from Sarasota city center
Siesta Key, Florida
5 mi from Sarasota city center
Bradenton Beach, Florida

The longest beach on the island. Free and spacious parking. Variety of facilities, as well as a beach cafe and a boat launch. Rocky bottom, so stay in your shoes.

13 mi from Sarasota city center
Nokomis, Florida
13 mi from Sarasota city center
Bradenton Beach, Florida

Awesome for surfing in winter season. Lack of amenities. Toilets, shops and bars are within a walking distance. Chances to see dolphins, manatees, pelicans or turtles.

13 mi from Sarasota city center
Bradenton Beach, Florida

Family-friendly beach. Lots of amenities make vacations comfortable. Lifeguards on duty. Hard-packed sand is convenient for walking. Many stingrays, so be cautious.

14 mi from Sarasota city center
Nokomis, Florida

The oldest beach in the city. Plenty of amenities. The bottom gets deep fast, so it's risky for kids and non-swimmers. Come here for fishing, shelling or canoeing.

15 mi from Sarasota city center
Holmes Beach, Florida

Popular tourist spot, includes all kinds of facilities. Come here if you don't mind crowds. Offers paddleboard, umbrellas and chairs rentals, cafe with live music.

16 mi from Sarasota city center
Nokomis, Florida
16 mi from Sarasota city center
Venice, Florida
16 mi from Sarasota city center
Venice, Florida

Famous as a place hiding lots of shark teeth. Very close to the city center with all eateries and facilities. Features free morning yoga classes. Free angle parking.

17 mi from Sarasota city center
Anna Maria, Florida

Wild place with no facilities except a free parking. Clear and beautiful waters, well-kept beach. Shelling may be rewarding because it's not much competition. No pets.

18 mi from Sarasota city center
Anna Maria, Florida

Hidden gem with a rich wildlife. Opportunity to see dolphins, starfish, stingrays, sand dollars, crabs, and various birds. Strong currents make it risky for kids.

19 mi from Sarasota city center
Nudist beach
Tierra Verde, Florida
23 mi from Sarasota city center
Nudist beach
Tierra Verde, Florida
23 mi from Sarasota city center
Englewood, Florida
24 mi from Sarasota city center
Tierra Verde, Florida
24 mi from Sarasota city center
Englewood, Florida
27 mi from Sarasota city center
St. Pete Beach, Florida
28 mi from Sarasota city center
St. Pete Beach, Florida
30 mi from Sarasota city center
Englewood, Florida
30 mi from Sarasota city center
St. Pete Beach, Florida
31 mi from Sarasota city center
Englewood, Florida
32 mi from Sarasota city center
St. Petersburg, Florida
32 mi from Sarasota city center
Madeira Beach, Florida
36 mi from Sarasota city center