40 miles from North Port
What's at Lido Beach
Free parking (400+ spaces)
Restrooms & outdoor showers
Lap pool
Concession stand
Playground
Lifeguards on duty
Lido Beach sits just southwest of St. Armands Circle, so it's easy to pair a beach morning with shopping and dining at the Circle afterward. The main pavilion lot has hundreds of free parking spaces right next to the sand, plus a 25-meter lap pool, concessions, and lifeguards. It's a relaxed, family-friendly alternative to the more crowded Siesta Key beaches.
Map & location
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Nearby
South & North Lido
Want fewer crowds? South & North Lido are quieter, less-developed stretches on either end of the same key.