We visited Manasota Key Beach this past weekend and only stayed for a little while because it was…read moregetting so incredibly packed. We were lucky enough to find parking pretty quickly and close to the walkway to the beach. We started walking towards the beach and as soon as we got out of the mangroves, we saw how busy it actually was. It was tricky finding a spot on the beach, but we did a little down the way. The water was still freezing, even though it was super hot outside and people of course were looking for shark teeth everywhere. I found a few teeth until my shifter broke and decided to stay for a little longer and then headed towards Siesta Key. It was so busy as soon as we left someone filled our spot. It is a beautiful beach and definitely worth a trip if you haven't been.

This local beach is one of my favorites. When you want the convenience of amenities such as a…read morerestroom, water fountain (with filtered water bottle refill feature), showers to clean off sand after, and a short walk to the beach from the parking lot this is the spot. I enjoy the nearby adjacent parking as well as the facilities here. The walkway/concrete surrounding the building is embedded with sharks teeth of varying sizes and even a few megladon teeth! Speaking of sharks teeth, I always find a good amount at this beach which I enjoy. I like the vibe here and I look forward to my days spent here. I will continue to patronize this beach.

We've been to Venice Beach numerous times. It's a huge beach and typically there is a lot of…read moreparking available. Unfortunately, we went this past weekend and forgot that it was Spring Break. It took us a while to find parking, but other than that... great experience as always. Lots of beach front to set up your chairs, etc. Lots of people shark tooth hunting. We found a few. You can always grab a drink or snack at Sharky's.

First time at Venice Beach and I understand the hype! By far probably one of the prettiest and…read morecleanest beaches I've been to. Clear waters, not super busy but busy enough, and lots of people shark tooth hunting. The sand is more beige and darker than Siesta Key, also more coarse but I really didn't mind it.

water is rough, but i can stare at it all day. great beach,…read morenice bathroom, good atmosphere. i wish it was in my backyard!

Gulf is rough today and the outdoor shower is closed. Nice beach but I would have gone elsewhere…read moretoday as the outdoor shower is a necessity for a child with sensory issues.

Tony Vanoy and I started the morning off at Turtle Beach Florida just down a bit from Siesta Keys…read moreBeach! The sand is more course and darker here! There are a lot of Seashells and it's free parking! There are picnic tables, water to spray off and Bathrooms! Even a playground! Definitely recommend if you are in the area to try it out for yourself!

FREE PARKING and a short hop, skip and a jump to the water across scorching hot white sand so if…read moreyou take anything from this review (don't leave your flip flops in your vehicle). It really doesn't get much better than this, okay maybe it does but the crowds here are small and the water is clean and warm and there are seashells everywhere yeah this beach checks all the boxes in my opinion. I found this beach while camping at a State Park just down the road so I consider this one a perk while camping in the area although there are so many beaches nearby I started my two week adventure here. I definitely will mix it up yes a different beach everyday is possible even if you're a resident of this beautiful state, this one is worth a few hours of your time...

It is a great park to take your dog for a walk. Very pretty! I give it a 4.5…read moreI only gave it a 2 because my dog and my friend's dog , got many ticks! Be careful! Not the parks fault , just be careful with your dog.

If your looking for beautiful blue water, breathtaking sunsets and the possibly of seeing dolphins…read moreand/ or manatee, this is it! Interested in the Lemon Bay ecosystem? The best was to learn about the mangrove and its creatures is through a local on the water tour, like a cruise. I highly recommend "Native Charter Company" -- family owned, native to the area, passionate about the Lemon Bay ecosystem, $25.00pp for one hour. They are licensed and take your safety seriously. Search them on Yelp, read my review plus pictures. TIP: wear sunscreen and shoes!!

This is one of my favorite beaches while visiting the area!…read more It's so gorgeous and beautiful and you can spend hours shelling and looking for beautiful shells. The sunsets are incredible, cotton candy skies all over. Sometimes you can even see dolphins from here! It's so incredible we have seen manatees and little fishes too. I'm not really sure if this beach is dog friendly or advertised as dog friendly but there's plenty of people with their dogs, walking with their dogs and having a good time with their dogs on vacation or the locals that live here. I absolutely love that about it. It has a very local feel, family friendly, and lots of tourists during snow bird season. It's a perfect beach to relax and it's just a walk away from the local shops and delicious ice cream and the cute little town.

THEY (Boca Grande residents) have voted unanimasly to keep visitors off the island by taking away…read morealmost all parking on the island. Just don't go there! You are not welcome. There are many beautiful beaches near by that are far more friendly and welcoming.

This is a very nice quiet secluded beach located down the street from the main Venice Beach. I like…read moreit because of it being quiet secluded and relaxing. There's no parking, but down the street is public parking so we dropped off our stuff here with me and my husband parked. I love these kind of beaches that are off the beaten path. It's the true definition of beach, beach, chill, and relaxed. Since this is not Siesta Key, the sand is quite different. There are a lot of sand pieces and it feels a lot like gravel. But I'm not looking for that powder sand, I'm looking for the chill beautiful all natural which this is it!

Weather permitting, this will ALWAYS be a 5/5 experience! On the weekends or around sunset, finding…read morea good parking spot by the water can be tricky, but not impossible. Beer, ice cream and snacks are available at a nearby concession stand. Dolphins can usually be seen in the distance either in the channel or the gulf. Great spot for watching boats go by, fishing, relaxing or taking pictures by the water. My personally favorite is taking pictures of my trucks around sunset.