Venice, Sarasota, and Siesta Beaches

Siesta Beach

Come enjoy Siesta Beach, known as "the World's Finest and Whitest" beach. Located in Siesta Key, only ten minute drive from the Holiday House Venice, this beach is a spectacular playground for beach goers. Siesta Beach is made from 99% pure quartz, and feels soft, powdery, and cool to the touch. Even on the hottest days it feels cool underfoot and beach enthusiasts and geologists trace the sands back millions of years to the rivers of the Appalachians. You must experience to believe. It is a favorite among people from all over the world. The beach facilities include picnic areas, restrooms, concession stands, playground, trails, and tennis and volleyball courts.

Caspersen Beach

Located south of the Venice Airport, two thirds of beachfront have been left in its natural state. It as uncultivated, windswept and secluded. There are nature trails, freshwater and saltwater marshes, mangrove areas and tidal flats. A favorite spot for finding sharks teeth.

Brohard Beach and Service Club Park

A city owned park with a 740 foot fishing pier for public use, wetlands and several areas that are great for bird watching. The Service Club Park offers playground equipment and boardwalks with covered picnic areas. Located in this area is the U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla Training Center.

Venice Beach

A favorite spot for divers. The beach has a reef containing fossilized material located quarter mile offshore. Its close proximity to downtown makes this a popular "walk to the beach" for residents and visitors.

North Jetty Beach

Located on the tip of Casey Key, the jetties make this one of the most exciting surfing beaches on the west coast of Florida. It is a very popular picnicking spot for families and large groups and the fishing is said to be spectacular. If you enjoy watching boats, this is a good place to do so as they can be seen daily passing through the Intracoastal Waterway.

Nokomis Beach

Heading west on Albee Road, you will find Sarasota's oldest public beach. This family oriented beach is also popular for fishing and includes a boat launch ramp. As you visit this beach, you may notice signs of the U.S. Coast Guard. They use a portion of the bay side of this park as their base of operations for an 82 foot cutter and its crew.