Beaches & Parks
Sun, sand and water are three things Sarasota has an abundance of, but not all Sarasota beaches and parks are the same.
Let sun-drenched fun fill your vacation with a trip to Sarasota County's parks and beaches. Whether you want to dip in the water at one of the best beaches in the world or hike canopy trails in one of Florida's largest and oldest state parks, you'll walk away with an experience to remember!
As you explore area beaches, unlock the Beach Pass in the Visit Sarasota App to earn exclusive prizes!
You can also check out our beach conditions at any time before visiting our gorgeous Gulf Coast beaches.
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Skip filters and jump to listings resultsMarie Selby Botanical Gardens provides 45 acres of bayfront sanctuaries connecting people with air plants of the world, native nature, and our...
This park is great for kayak/canoeing. Fishing off the bridge is not prohibited, but not recommended. Owned and operated by the City of...
In the early 1930's, local residents recognized the Myakka River Valley as a valuable part of their heritage and worked to establish...
Home to the US Coast Guard Auxiliary building. Talk a walk along the bay near the VanWezel Performing Arts Center. This park...
This one-acre coastal park is perfect for canoe and kayak launching. It is also a very popular location to watch the sunset....
Centennial Park in Venice, FL is in the heart of downtown Venice. Park amenities include a gazebo, parking lot, picnic tables, benches,...
Newtown Estates Park is a lovely community park located in north Sarasota north of Martin Luther King Way and between Tuttle Avenue...
History: The land was purchased in the 1950's through a referendum. The historic pavilion was designed by Edward J. Seibert of the...