Lido Beach

Lido Beach is located in the Lido Key area of Sarasota, Florida. Lido Key is a barrier island that stretches about three miles off the coast of Sarasota.The beach is a family-friendly destination that offers a variety of tourist attractions, in addition to a traditional beach environment. The beach features areas for swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, surfing and parasailing. Nearby attractions include the Cars and Music of Yesterday Museum, the Anna Maria Island Museum, the DeSoto Museum, the Ringling Museum of Art, the South Florida Museum, the Gamble Plantation State Historic Site, the Historic Spanish Point, the Manatee Village Historical Park and the Madira Bickel Mound. Those looking for a hotel or bed and breakfast near Lido Beach have a variety of affordable choices in the area. The Beau Lido Suites and Gulfside Motel offer some of the best deals in the area. The Holiday Inn Lido Beach is located just steps from the water. Guests enjoy a variety of conveniences and are just steps from the beach, several shops, restaurants and the galleries on St. Armands Circle. Dining options in the area are plentiful and include the Blue Dolphin Café, Café L'Europe, Barnie's Coffee and Tea Co., the Cha Cha Coconuts Tropical Bar, the Columbia Restaurant, Crab and Fin, the Hungry Fox St. Armands, Le Colonne, David Michael's and Hemingway's.