Summer Beach Adventures in Sarasota

July 17th, 2023 by Wagner Realty

Summer Beach Adventures

If you're looking for sun, sand, and surf, then you've come to the right place. Sarasota and Bradenton are home to some of the best beaches on the Gulf Coast, and summer is the perfect time to enjoy them. Let our real estate agents be your guides to the best beaches in the Sarasota area.

Siesta Beach - 948 Beach Rd, Siesta Key, FL 34242
Siesta Key offers 8 miles of beach frontage with two bridges that connect the key to the mainland. Siesta Beach is the largest and most popular beach on Siesta Key, and it's famous for its powdery white quartz sand and pristine water. It's just a 17-minute drive from Downtown Sarasota, making it convenient to countless Sarasota homes for sale. The beach has ample parking and plenty of amenities, including a snack bar and restrooms. Siesta Beach is known as a party spot after the sun goes down, but's all about family-friendly fun during daylight hours.
Coquina Beach - 2650 Gulf Dr. S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Nestled at the southern tip of Anna Maria Island and just a short drive across the bridge from Longboat Key, Coquina Beach is a beautiful spot to swim and soak up the sun near these Bradenton homes for sale. A beautiful strip of trees separates this beach from civilization, making it feel a little more secluded than some other beaches in the area. It's still a popular picnic and cookout spot, with barbecue grills, picnic tables, and charming bike paths that hug the coastline.
Lido Key Beach - 400 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
The beach at Lido Key was once home to a historic casino that stood on this site until 1969. Today, Lido Key Beach is known as one of the best family-friendly swim spots in the Sarasota area, thanks to its mild surf and abundance of lifeguards. The beach also has soft white sand and a beachside cafe and snack bar that serves everything from hot dogs to fish tacos. Many other shops and eateries are walkable from the beach. Nearby North Lido Beach has a somewhat wilder vibe, with a canoe launch, fishing pier, and hiking trails that meander through coastal wetlands.
Longboat Key Beach - 4001 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228
Offering 10 miles of secluded sandy beaches, Longboat Key is a great option for anyone who wants to beat the crowds. It's a beautiful beach that is most often used by locals, mostly because amenities are limited. There are no lifeguards, concession stands, or other public facilities along the beach, and parking is mostly limited to what you can find on the street. That being said, it's a truly stunning beach that has several public access pathways off Gulf of Mexico Drive. One of the best access points is Bayfront Park.
Manatee Public Beach - 4000 State Road 64 and Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
One of the closest beaches to Bradenton, Manatee Public Beach is just 8 miles from the city on Anna Maria Island. This bustling public beach is one of the most popular in the area, and it has great amenities, including public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms, as well as picnic tables, grills, and concessions at the Anna Maria Beach Cafe. The cafe also has live music, most on an outdoor stage evenings, which is a great way to close out a beautiful day in the Holmes Beach area.

Contact us today to learn more about life on Florida's Gulf Coast.

Categories: Sarasota-Manatee

Tags: Sarasota, FL, Longboat Key, Bradenton FL, Bradenton Beach FL, Holmes Beach FL, Siesta Key, FL, Bradenton, FL, Sarasota County, Outdoor Fun, Outdoors and Recreation, Siesta Key, Holmes Beach, Fl, Lido Beach, Fl, downtown Sarasota, beaches

Related Markets: Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Lido Beach, Longboat Key, Sarasota, Siesta Key

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