Southwest Florida International Airport 1 hr 4
Venice Beach (23 min)
Expansive gulf beach known for recreation & scenic views of dolphins & seasonal marine turtle nests. Stump Pass Beach State Park (23 min)
Mile-long secluded swimming beach & a trail that runs through 5 different natural communities. Caspersen Beach (24 min)
Beach, hunting, fossil, and snorkeling Manasota Key Beach (19 min)
Wide sandy beach rimmed with tropical foliage & trails, plus boat ramps & fishing on the sound side. Chadwick Park at Englewood Beach (19 min)
White sandy beach with boardwalks, playground, volleyball & basketball courts & picnic shelters. Myakka River State Park (33 min)
37,000-acre park with forests & wetlands, providing river kayaking, wildlife viewing & campsites. Myakka State Forest (8 min)
This flatwood area boasts riverside camping, hiking & equestrian trails, fishing & native wildlife. Blind Pass Beach (23 min)
Narrow gulf-side beach & bayside lagoon with fishing dock, canoe launch & mangrove trails. Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center (19 min)
Natural waterfront area with paved & unpaved trails, a boat ramp, picnic areas & a nature center. Englewood Beach (19 min)
Wide stretch with volleyball courts & a fishing pier, popular for collecting sharks' teeth & shells. Nokomis Beach (25 min)
Family-friendly public beach built in 1950s with lifeguards, boardwalk & canoe & kayak launch. Warm Mineral Springs Park (5 min)
Natural swimming pool consisting of a wide sinkhole filled with mineral-rich, 87°F spring water. Venice Fishing Pier (23 min)
This 700-ft-long pier offers fishing without a license, plus rod & reel rentals & sunset views. Brohard Paw Park (23 min)
Fenced dog park with a beach with on-site parking, picnic tables, showers & drinking fountains. Cabbage Key (46 min)
Golf carts provide transportation on this car-free barrier island with a scenic stretch of beach. | 
