Lido Beach

Located on upscale and beautiful Lido Key, Lido Beach is just as sweeping as Siesta Key Beach, but generally not as crowded. Lido Beach has lifeguards, playground, rest rooms, concessions, and a large free parking lot, as well as a public pool right on the beach. Lido Beach is the best place on land to view one of Sarasota’s most exciting yearly events, the Sarasota Grand Prix Speedboat Races. Lido Beach is located about a half mile west of St. Armand’s Circle, and a few short miles from downtown Sarasota.