Florida Beach: Our Favorites
What is the best Florida beach? That is an easy question to answer. Without a doubt the Englewood beaches top our list!
The beach that we have always just called Englewood Beach, is actually four beaches. These havens of sun, sand and surf are located on Manasota Key, a barrier island just off the mainland. These beaches include Englewood Beach, Stump Pass Beach, Manasota Beach and Blind Pass Beach.
The beaches are essentially all connected and easy to access from the mainland. I will provide you with directions to each beach on their accompanying page.
Even on days when we don’t feel like swimming, we often go to one of the great beaches in the Englewood area to sit on the sand and read a good book.
When the grandchildren come for a visit we often go hunting for seashells and shark teeth. (I guess I should admit that with or without the grandchildren I have never been able to resist the temptation to take home that “special sea shell”)
Spending a day at the Englewood beach is not an expensive outing. There are lots of free or low priced parking spots at all of the Florida beach locations in Englewood.
Effort has also been made to accommodate picnickers with covered eating areas and there are free showers.
Because of the numerous beach locations we often try to choose a different location each time we go to the beach. Venice beach is so close we also frequent that area as well.
Of course, the Red Tide has been a cause for concern for some. But, usually it only occurs for a short time each year. To find out if the Red Tide is impacting on your favorite Florida beach, the local newspapers provide updates on a regular basis.
Humans are not the only ones who enjoy the best Florida beach. At certain times of the year (May to October), sea turtles visit areas of the beach to lay their eggs. There are plenty of pelicans and other sea birds. And, if you are especially lucky you might even see the elusive manatee.
Although there are lots of beach vacation rentals to choose from, or condos and cottages for sale, we have chosen to live a few minutes from the beach. But wherever you rent or buy your vacation accommodations, in Englewood you are always close to the beach.
Watch this video to get a great view of Englewood beach.
We are less than a five-minute drive from the sun and sand of the four Englewood beaches: Try them out here!
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