North Lido Beach |
| Tuesday, March 16, 2010 |
Sarasota County Beach Park |
| Location | - | Sarasota's Lido Key |
| Features | - | Sand Dunes, Natural Beach Area, Watersports, Sunsets, Privacy |
| Area Activities | - | Swimming, Boating, Fishing, Snorkeling, Walking, Sightseeing, Biking, Rollerblading, Cocktails at St. Armands |
| Parking | - | Free Parking |
| Kid Friendly | - | Yes |
| Map It | - | Detailed Map & Directions |
| Address | - | 10 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, Florida 34236 |
| Phone | - | 941-861-7275 |
| Extras | - | Near St. Armands Circle & Bayfront Park |
| Conditions Now | - |
 Partly Cloudy, and 55° |
North Lido Beach
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| North Lido Beach is a gorgeous and relaxing stretch of beach oasis. The further you venture up the northern shoreline, the more secluded and unspoiled the beach area becomes. |
Here you will discover a highly rated Florida beach with great white sand and clear water, with a large seemingly untouched natural beach zone. North Lido Beach is an active beach, with lots of rafts and swimmers, plus all sorts of water craft cruising on the Gulf. It is a sun worshippers dream, as when you walk to the northern end, the beach area is natural, with large sand dunes, and plenty of privacy.
The long stretch of secluded shoreline at North Lido is less crowded, and is what makes it so unique and special. This beach zone comes at a price, as there's limited parking and no lifeguards or facilities on this part of the beach. So bring a little wagon to carry your things, and the longer walk will be well worth it.
Lido Key's Southern End
South Lido Park
Only about a mile or two down Ben Franklin Drive is South Lido Beach Park, another wonderful area for a beach party or picnic outing. This is a large park that wraps around from the Gulf to Sarasota Bay offering good comfort facilities, picnic pavilions, and BBQ grills right under the tall Australian Pines. The park typically has lots of action and is used by many to host parties, plus is a hot spot for recreational boaters to pull up and relax along the shore. South Lido is a fun park and offers great views of the Downtown Sarasota skyline.
One Block East
St. Armands Circle
You will love the pleasant shopping area at St. Armands Circle, and it is easy strolling while checking out each storefront. Expect smaller crowds and easy-in easy-out access to shops and unique boutiques. The Circle is a cluster of storefronts and cafes that offer you a chance to stroll, mingle, and dine outside with the sea breeze.
More Info
If you need more information, visit scgov.net or call 941-861-7275.
