Lido Key Beach
Lido Beach
The beach closest to downtown, reachable on foot from St. Armands Circle. Its gentle white sand is less crowded than Siesta Key, making it a convenient choice for watching the sunset.
Lido Key is a narrow barrier island west of St. Armands Circle. Its west-facing beach stretches for about 4 km and is divided into three sections: North Lido, Lido Beach Park (with a pool, food kiosks, and changing facilities), and South Lido. The sand is fine and white, like Siesta Key's, but slightly coarser, and the crowds are smaller. North Lido and South Lido are quieter, and a kayak launch on the South Lido park side leads to a mangrove tunnel. It is about a 5 to 10 minute walk from St. Armands Circle, which makes it ideal for a sunset after shopping. Parking is free, and there are more spaces near Lido Beach Park. Note that some sections are undergoing beach renourishment work after the hurricane.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- St. Armands Circle
- Lido Key Mangrove Tunnels
- Bayfront Park & Unconditional Surrender
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
- Sarasota Jungle Gardens
- Siesta Key Beach
- The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- Turtle Beach (Siesta Key)