Lido Key Sarasota Beaches

North Lido Beach
North Lido Beach is located on Lido Key, one quarter mile northwest of St. Armands Circle, off of John Ringling Blvd.
The beach is easy to get to and very private. Please note that there are no lifeguards on duty at this beach and the currents are very swift.

Lido Beach


Lido Beach is located on Lido Key, one half mile southwest of St. Armand's Circle, on Ben Franklin Drive.

The beach's amenities include:

• rest rooms
• concessions
• gift shop
• meeting room
• playground equipment
• handicapped accessible observation deck
• cabana beach rentals
• parking for 400 cars

South Lido Park

South Lido Park is located on Ben Franklin Drive at the southern tip of Lido Key. The park is bordered by four bodies of water; The Gulf of Mexico, Big Pass, Sarasota Bay, and Brushy Bayou.
The southern beach portion of the park offers views of the skyline of downtown Sarasota and the Gulf. It features a picnic area shaded by Australian Pines.
At a separate facility at the north end of the park, visitors can enjoy a nature trail which includes scenic overlooks and boardwalks.

• The park's amenities include:
• rest rooms
• picnic tables
• cooking grilles
• playground equipment
• volleyball court
• nature trails
• observation tower and decks
• canoe trail

Lifeguards are on duty during weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

At beaches where lifeguards are on duty you'll find information on water conditions and temperatures.
Be sure to pay attention to the flags flying and their color: