Venice Beach

 

Venice Beach is owned by the City of Venice and operated by Sarasota County.  This beach is known for its sharks teeth and other fossilized material, and a coral reef located approximately one-quarter mile offshore makes it a favorite spot for local divers.

Facts:

• 7.5 acres of land    
• 875 linear feet of gulf beach frontage    
• Lifeguards are on duty year-round    
• The City of Venice enhanced Venice Beach by coordinating a sand re-nourishment program

Amenities:

• Rest rooms    
• Concession stand    
• Pavilion    
• 88-space parking lot    
• Picnicking    
• Volleyball courts (2 outdoor/beach)    
• Beach wheelchairs    
• Dune walkovers

 

Aerial view of the blue-green waters, white sands, and amenities of Venice Beach.

View from the pavilion looking southward across Venice Beach.  The waters of the Gulf of Mexico are evident on the right side of the photograph.

View of the pavilion at Venice Beach.

For More Information
Contact:

Sarasota County Parks and Recreation
(941) 861-1602 or (941) 861-9830
www.scgov.net
www.venicechamber.com
www.sarasotafl.org

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