Top rated Public beaches in Sarasota, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Public beaches in Sarasota

Experience the best that Sarasota has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 58 places from Public beach category.

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Siesta Beach

Public beach

Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards.

4.80 (24K reviews) (~8.2 km from centre)

Indian Rocks Beach

Public beach

Small gulfside park featuring a sandy beach & swimming, plus restrooms, showers & fee parking.

4.80 (5.9K reviews) (~70.07 km from centre)

Stump Pass Beach State Park

State park

Mile-long secluded swimming beach & a trail that runs through 5 different natural communities.

4.80 (3.1K reviews) (~50.63 km from centre)

Gasparilla Island State Park

State park

This island park offers activities such as fishing, swimming & snorkeling plus an 1890 lighthouse.

4.80 (2.6K reviews) (~72.46 km from centre)

South Jetty Beach

Tourist attraction

A paved jetty stands alongside this beach popular for surfing, fishing & watching sunsets.

4.80 (2.2K reviews) (~25.73 km from centre)

Anclote Key Preserve State Park

State park

A strand of 4 islands offers a picturesque lighthouse & undeveloped beaches for camping & swimming.

4.80 (1.8K reviews) (~97.27 km from centre)

Clearwater Beach, FL

Public beach

👍👍 It’s always a great day at the beach in Clearwater! Life Guards on duty. You can enjoy walking on Pier 60! There are restrooms near the pier. Restaurants and bars walking distance from pier. There’s also trolleys! Metered parking on street or parking lots.

4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~77.42 km from centre)

Lido Key Beach, Sarasota FL

Public beach

👍👍 It's so beautiful here, I loved seeing all the baby seagulls this time, they're so cute. Beautiful sunsets here and close to St Armands circle for shopping and dining. Also lots of room for parking. Parking is free right now, they're estimating the meter won't be working till early February.

4.80 (434 reviews) (~5.67 km from centre)

Beach Access 11

Public beach

👍👍 This is my favorite access to Siesta Key Beach. Street parking but when available I jump on it. Plenty of shaded tables near by. Foot showers and a deck leading to foot path to the beach. Opens to a part of the beach that is less people dense even on the most crowded days. But hey.. keep it a secret...

4.80 (258 reviews) (~8.04 km from centre)

Holmes Beach

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Beautiful! Lots of wildlife on the island. Bring a bugs away bandana for the midges. The current can be very swift. Watch your children and stay attentive for wildlife. We saw manatees, sharks, and dolphins while we were there.

4.80 (209 reviews) (~25.31 km from centre)

7th Avenue Beach Access Park

Public beach

👍 When we go to the beach we seem to always meet friends here, as it is near their home. There are no restrooms or public parking at this access point, only a drop-off and pick-up area.

4.80 (168 reviews) (~68.9 km from centre)

16th Avenue Beach Access Park

Park

👍 Indian Rock Beach - Pinellas County, Tampa Current location: 16th Avenue Beach Access Park Finding parking is difficult, but worth it. The below are some places with free parking as well as beach access: The following are some of the locations. Central, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 12th, 15th, 16th, 1...

4.80 (89 reviews) (~69.97 km from centre)

Dunedin Causeway

Sailing event area

👍👍 Wonderful area. Jealous of the locals for having this. Be careful if you are kayaking in this area with tide movements through hurricane pass and it was scary. We learned how strong the current gets through there during outgoing tide and could drag you out to sea. If you do get caught in it, stick...

4.80 (83 reviews) (~84.58 km from centre)

Indian Shores Beach Access

Public beach

👍👍 Such a quiet, off the beaten beach spot. Not alot of people here because it's residential and not commercialized like Clearwater Beach. Found a small little lot to park for Free right next to the sand. This little gem was the perfect find for an afternoon nap on the beach and a cool down swim afterw...

4.80 (64 reviews) (~65.09 km from centre)