Beaches near Sarasota — grades and where to stay
40 beaches within 50 miles of Sarasota, 40 with an A–F Beach Safety Grade (25 grade A). Compare water quality, then book hotels, condos and vacation rentals on the map.
Where to stay in Sarasota
Live hotels, condos and vacation rentals in Sarasota — pick a beach from the graded list, then book nearby.
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Beaches near Sarasota
How to pick a beach near Sarasota
Grade A water
Lowest multi-year bacteria exceedance in this radius.
- North Lido Beach — 3.4 mi
- South Lido Beach — 3.4 mi
- Longboat Access #2 — 6.8 mi
- Coquina Beach South — 12.3 mi
Closest to town
- North Lido Beach — 3.4 mi · Grade A
- South Lido Beach — 3.4 mi · Grade A
- Avenida Del Mare Access #11 — 5 mi · Grade B
- Longboat Access #2 — 6.8 mi · Grade A
Graded beaches within 50 miles
3.4 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
3.4 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
6.8 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
12.3 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
13.2 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
13.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
14 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
15.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
18.4 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
18.6 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
22.7 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
22.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
23.3 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
25 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
26.2 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
27 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
28 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
36.1 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
37.3 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
38.7 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
41.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
44 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
45.6 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
47.2 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
48.6 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
5 mi · Grade B (Good)
14.9 mi · Grade B (Good)
15.1 mi · Grade B (Good)
19.2 mi · Grade B (Good)
19.6 mi · Grade B (Good)
28.7 mi · Grade B (Good)
29.5 mi · Grade B (Good)
31.8 mi · Grade B (Good)
35.4 mi · Grade B (Good)
35.8 mi · Grade B (Good)
36.5 mi · Grade B (Good)
37.3 mi · Grade B (Good)
39.8 mi · Grade B (Good)
41 mi · Grade B (Good)
42.4 mi · Grade B (Good)
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
25 of the 40 beaches within 50 miles of Sarasota carry a Beach Safety Grade of A. Grades are multi-year bacteria exceedance from EPA monitoring, not a same-day clearance.
Hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Sarasota, Florida are on the map below with live availability. Stay closer to an A- or B-grade beach if swimming is the point of the trip.
None of the listed beaches near Sarasota currently show an active EPA BEACON advisory on this site. Always check local health-department notices the day you swim.
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