Beaches

On the northern end of Anna Maria Island, is a secluded beach that fronts both the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. According to the locals, this is the best beach in the area for finding unbroken sand dollars and scalloped cockleshells. Sunbathers discover small sand dunes, sea oats, and a great view of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Park-goers can enjoy amenities such as a barbecue pit, picnic shelters, a playground, restrooms, showers and lifeguards. The park is open 6 am- 10 pm.

Is a gorgeous half-mile stretch of beach and is the area's most famous.

Located mid-island on Lido Key is only minutes from St. Armands Circle, and the facilities here are outstanding. Besides the beautiful sand and sea, also provided are showers, lockers, dressing rooms, a 25-meter swimming pool, concession stand, public meeting rooms, beachwear souvenir boutique, and children's playground.

Is located on MaSarasota Countynasota Key Road, one mile north of the Charlotte County Line on Manasota Key. Amenities include rest rooms, parking, playground equipment, canoe launch, nature trail, large picnic shelter, and dune wildflowers. Please note that no Lifeguards are on duty. 6725 Manasota Key Road, Manasota Key 34223. 66 acres (941) 316-1172 Activities: aesthetic, beach related, fishing, passive recreation, picnicking. Amenities: fishing, passive recreation, area picnicking, rest rooms and swimming.

Is located at the west end of Manasota Beach Road. This is a wonderful place to spend your leisure time whether you are interested in taking a walk, collecting shells, or maybe flying a kite. This beach is situated between the Gulf and the Intracoastal Waterway. As a convenience on the Intracoastal side, a boat ramp and docking facilities are available allowing access to the Bays and Gulf. The 620 feet of dockage becomes a scenic boardwalk that meanders through the mangroves. Amenities include rest rooms, parking, boat ramp, the Joseph Daniel Anderson Picnic Shelter, several small shelters, and dune walkovers. For your safety, Lifeguards are on duty year round.