Guidebook for Nokomis
Sightseeing
Famous Bike trail, hiking trails, canoeing.
Only 1/2 mile north of our house! - Park admission fee to enter
91 locals recommend
Oscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State ParkFamous Bike trail, hiking trails, canoeing.
Only 1/2 mile north of our house! - Park admission fee to enter
Our most Famous and busy beach, free parkings as follows:
Siesta Public Beach
Siesta Public Beach has a large parking lot with 976 spaces. Even though the lot is large it fills up quickly during season so plan to arrive early or later in the day.
Siesta Key Beach Access #1
Beach Access #1 on Siesta Key is located at 3940 N Shell Road – at the end of a residential street. This small access point–70 feet of which is public–does not allow swimming but is an ideal spot to fish, relax with a good book, or watch the sunset. There are nine parking spaces and no facilities.
Siesta Key Beach Access #4
Beach Access #4 is located at 136 Beach Road, and is conveniently located near Siesta Key Village. There are just four parking spaces at this access point.
Siesta Key Beach Access #5
Beach Access #5 is located at the corner of Ocean Blvd. and Beach Road and is close to Siesta Key Village. There are 25 parking spots.
Siesta Key Beach Access #7
Beach Access #7 is located at 412 Beach Road. This access point is near Siesta Key Village. There are 35 parking spaces.
Siesta Key Beach Access #8
Beach Access #8 is located at 471 Beach Road. Close access to Siesta Key Village. There are 20 parking spaces available.
Siesta Key Beach Access #9
Beach Access #9 is located at 507 Beach Road. This beach access point is close to Siesta Public Beach but still well within walking distance of Siesta Key Village shops and restaurants. There are approximately 20 parking spaces available.
Siesta Key’s Crescent Beach Access #12
Beach Access #12 is near Stickney Point at Midnight Pass Road and Old Stickney Point Road and near South Siesta shops and restaurants. This access point offers 25 parking spaces.
798 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
Our most Famous and busy beach, free parkings as follows:
Siesta Public Beach
Siesta Public Beach has a large parking lot with 976 spaces. Even though the lot is large it fills up quickly during season so plan to arrive early or later in the day.
Siesta Key Beach Access #1
Beach Access #1 on Siesta Key is located at 3940 N Shell Road – at the end of a residential street. This small access point–70 feet of which is public–does not allow swimming but is an ideal spot to fish, relax with a good book, or watch the sunset. There are nine parking spaces and no facilities.
Siesta Key Beach Access #4
Beach Access #4 is located at 136 Beach Road, and is conveniently located near Siesta Key Village. There are just four parking spaces at this access point.
Siesta Key Beach Access #5
Beach Access #5 is located at the corner of Ocean Blvd. and Beach Road and is close to Siesta Key Village. There are 25 parking spots.
Siesta Key Beach Access #7
Beach Access #7 is located at 412 Beach Road. This access point is near Siesta Key Village. There are 35 parking spaces.
Siesta Key Beach Access #8
Beach Access #8 is located at 471 Beach Road. Close access to Siesta Key Village. There are 20 parking spaces available.
Siesta Key Beach Access #9
Beach Access #9 is located at 507 Beach Road. This beach access point is close to Siesta Public Beach but still well within walking distance of Siesta Key Village shops and restaurants. There are approximately 20 parking spaces available.
Siesta Key’s Crescent Beach Access #12
Beach Access #12 is near Stickney Point at Midnight Pass Road and Old Stickney Point Road and near South Siesta shops and restaurants. This access point offers 25 parking spaces.
awesome hiking trails, with canopy walk!
About a 25 minute drive away, but much bigger then Oscar Scherer park... better hiking trails
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72awesome hiking trails, with canopy walk!
About a 25 minute drive away, but much bigger then Oscar Scherer park... better hiking trails
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore Rdanimal park, bird shows, live performances
Famous people live here :) Nokomis Beach is on south Casey Key, free parking
20 locals recommend
Casey Key
Famous people live here :) Nokomis Beach is on south Casey Key, free parking
A Local secret beach.
Consistently ranked among the best beaches in Florida, Caspersen stretches south more than a mile-and-a-half beyond the end of Harbor Drive. Although there’s plenty of free parking on hard-pack sand, you may struggle to find a convenient spot on weekends, so get there early. Another way to get here is by bicycle along the Venetian Waterway Park’s multi-use trail.
The setting for this beach is the 177-acre Caspersen Park, a natural habitat of coastal hammocks that extends to Manasota Key, about four miles south. While most beachgoers cluster near the parking area and rest rooms, more adventurous souls do the southward trek and find the beach quite isolated, allowing full enjoyment of the soothing rhythm of Gulf breezes and gently lapping waves.
A kayak launch is located away from the beach, on the east side of the park, providing access to Lemon Bay and the Intercoastal Waterway.
138 locals recommend
Caspersen Beach
Harbor DrA Local secret beach.
Consistently ranked among the best beaches in Florida, Caspersen stretches south more than a mile-and-a-half beyond the end of Harbor Drive. Although there’s plenty of free parking on hard-pack sand, you may struggle to find a convenient spot on weekends, so get there early. Another way to get here is by bicycle along the Venetian Waterway Park’s multi-use trail.
The setting for this beach is the 177-acre Caspersen Park, a natural habitat of coastal hammocks that extends to Manasota Key, about four miles south. While most beachgoers cluster near the parking area and rest rooms, more adventurous souls do the southward trek and find the beach quite isolated, allowing full enjoyment of the soothing rhythm of Gulf breezes and gently lapping waves.
A kayak launch is located away from the beach, on the east side of the park, providing access to Lemon Bay and the Intercoastal Waterway.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyAs the crow flies the house is about 3/4 miles from the trail. But trail heads are as follows: Closest is the State park(but fee to get in) about 1/2 mile north of us. Bay Road (osprey) trailhead is about 3 miles North, free parking. South of us is Laurel Park trailhead, about 2 miles South, free parking
61 locals recommend
Legacy Trail
Central Sarasota ParkwayAs the crow flies the house is about 3/4 miles from the trail. But trail heads are as follows: Closest is the State park(but fee to get in) about 1/2 mile north of us. Bay Road (osprey) trailhead is about 3 miles North, free parking. South of us is Laurel Park trailhead, about 2 miles South, free parking
Scherer Thaxton Preserve
13125 Honore AveSiesta Key Watersports
1536 Stickney Point RdIdeal Classic Cars Museum & Showroom
2224 S Tamiami TrailThis beach is a throwback, like small-town beaches used to be throughout Florida. It is surrounded by mom-and-pop motels and cottages with charm and character.
The beach is accessed from a boardwalk that parallels the dunes with pathways to the beach and shaded picnic areas. At the main entrance, there are rest rooms with showers, and across the street, you’ll find a few local businesses that cater to the beach trade.
The 22-acre beach park extends across Casey Key Road to the Intracoastal Waterway, where you can launch a boat.
Every Saturday, near dusk, visitors can enjoy a drum circle, a somewhat primitive musical event that is gathering steam at many beaches around the state.
Location: Off U.S. 41, at the end of Albee Road and its intersection with Casey Key Road.
37 locals recommend
Nokomis Public Beach
115 S Casey Key RdThis beach is a throwback, like small-town beaches used to be throughout Florida. It is surrounded by mom-and-pop motels and cottages with charm and character.
The beach is accessed from a boardwalk that parallels the dunes with pathways to the beach and shaded picnic areas. At the main entrance, there are rest rooms with showers, and across the street, you’ll find a few local businesses that cater to the beach trade.
The 22-acre beach park extends across Casey Key Road to the Intracoastal Waterway, where you can launch a boat.
Every Saturday, near dusk, visitors can enjoy a drum circle, a somewhat primitive musical event that is gathering steam at many beaches around the state.
Location: Off U.S. 41, at the end of Albee Road and its intersection with Casey Key Road.
The center of attraction at Brohard Beach is the 700-foot Venice Fishing Pier, anchored by Sharky’s on the Pier, the only beachfront restaurant and tiki bar in Venice. Pier access is free, and you do not need a fishing license to fish. Get your gear and your bait at Papa’s Bait Shop on the pier.
The beach is big, broad and beautiful here, and it shares Casperson’s reputation as a great hunting ground for shark’s teeth.
There are several beach access points off Harbor Drive and plenty of free parking, especially near the pier. But if it’s solitude you seek, try the access from Service Club Park or Chauncy Howard Park, north of the pier.
Location: 1600 South Harbor Drive, before the entrance to the municipal golf course.
68 locals recommend
Venice Fishing Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SThe center of attraction at Brohard Beach is the 700-foot Venice Fishing Pier, anchored by Sharky’s on the Pier, the only beachfront restaurant and tiki bar in Venice. Pier access is free, and you do not need a fishing license to fish. Get your gear and your bait at Papa’s Bait Shop on the pier.
The beach is big, broad and beautiful here, and it shares Casperson’s reputation as a great hunting ground for shark’s teeth.
There are several beach access points off Harbor Drive and plenty of free parking, especially near the pier. But if it’s solitude you seek, try the access from Service Club Park or Chauncy Howard Park, north of the pier.
Location: 1600 South Harbor Drive, before the entrance to the municipal golf course.
Centennial Park
200 W Venice AveWater park for kids, FREE
Bike and Beach Bike and Stand Up Paddle Board Shop
217 3rd StBicycles International
1752 S Tamiami TrailThis beach at the inlet is popular with families because of the variety of activities available to beachgoers. It’s not actually in Venice, it’s in Nokomis on Casey Key. On the other hand, it’s closer to downtown Venice than either Brohard or Casperson beaches, so it’s very popular with Venetians.
Parking is free and plentiful. There are food concessions, a bait shop, a playground, volleyball courts, picnic tables rest rooms and showers. On the inland side of the park is a hard-packed launch area for small boats, kayaks and canoes with access to a convergence of bays and creeks that flow into the inlet and out to the Gulf.
Children will love the dolphins that are frequent visitors to the inlet and waterways, and the whole family can fish from the jetty and shoreline.
I’ve talked to a few local families from the Venice area, and they all applaud this park for its family entertainment value. They bring their kids here all the time.
Location: Cross Dona Bay on U.S. 41 from downtown Venice and turn left at Albee Road. Go straight to the beach and turn left again on Casey Key Road. Go all the way to the end.
38 locals recommend
North Jetty Beach
1000 S Casey Key RdThis beach at the inlet is popular with families because of the variety of activities available to beachgoers. It’s not actually in Venice, it’s in Nokomis on Casey Key. On the other hand, it’s closer to downtown Venice than either Brohard or Casperson beaches, so it’s very popular with Venetians.
Parking is free and plentiful. There are food concessions, a bait shop, a playground, volleyball courts, picnic tables rest rooms and showers. On the inland side of the park is a hard-packed launch area for small boats, kayaks and canoes with access to a convergence of bays and creeks that flow into the inlet and out to the Gulf.
Children will love the dolphins that are frequent visitors to the inlet and waterways, and the whole family can fish from the jetty and shoreline.
I’ve talked to a few local families from the Venice area, and they all applaud this park for its family entertainment value. They bring their kids here all the time.
Location: Cross Dona Bay on U.S. 41 from downtown Venice and turn left at Albee Road. Go straight to the beach and turn left again on Casey Key Road. Go all the way to the end.
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
13140 S Tamiami Trailwalmart
Publix Super Market at Shops at Siesta Row
3825 S Osprey Avepublix
Winn-Dixie Wine & Spirits
458 Venice BypassPublix Super Market at Nokomis Village
1091 N Tamiami TrailDetwiler's Farm Market
1250 US-41 BYPLocal Organic food and produce
The Venice Farmer's Market
401 W Venice AveClosest Grocery Store without having any traffic lights to get to.
Publix Super Market at Shops at Casey Key
1350 S Tamiami TrailClosest Grocery Store without having any traffic lights to get to.
Shopping
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center Drnew huge mall
Sarasota Square
8201 S Tamiami TrailHas AMC movie theater. About 5 miles North of us.
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirEverything Else
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
6000 Airport Cirairport
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyDolpin rescue museum
Punta Gorda Airport
Airport RoadTampa International Airport
4100 George J Bean PkwySouthwest Florida International Airport
11000 Terminal Access RdVenice Museum & Archives
351 Nassau St S
Venice Municipal Airport
150 Airport Avenue EastExecutive airport.. Small planes, next to Casperson Beach
Food Scene
Good food on the gulf! *service in season can be poor, they just get too busy...
252 locals recommend
Sharky’s On The Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SGood food on the gulf! *service in season can be poor, they just get too busy...
Bogey's of Venice
652 E Venice Avesports bar
Crow's Nest Restaurant & Marina
1968 Tarpon Center DrGold Rush BBQ
661 S Tamiami Trailopen 7am-3pm, At the end of my street (walkable)
6 locals recommend
Eggs-traordinary Breakfast & Lunch Cafe -Nokomis
2282 N Tamiami Trailopen 7am-3pm, At the end of my street (walkable)
End of my street - Italian food. very good .
Has a bar as well
8 locals recommend
Mama Leone's Italian Restaurant
2300 N Tamiami TrailEnd of my street - Italian food. very good .
Has a bar as well
Luna Ristorante
Italian. CASH ONLY
Flynn's on Venice Ave
133 W Venice Avetraditional and new American fare
Crow's Nest Restaurant & Marina
1968 Tarpon Center DrFins At Sharky's
1600 Harbor Dr SCasey Key Fish House
801 Blackburn Point RdCaptain Eddie’s Seafood Restaurant
107 Colonia Ln Egreat seafood place!
Awesome Steak place!! No traffic lights to get to , very close!
12 locals recommend
Rosebuds Steak & Seafood House
2215 S Tamiami TrailAwesome Steak place!! No traffic lights to get to , very close!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bayside Grille
918 South Tamiami TrailCalled Nokomis Pub now.
Drinks on the water, music, great food
Daiquiri Deck Island of Venice
300 W Venice AveGreat FOOD TOO
Nokomo's Sunset Hut
690 S Tamiami Trailawesome atmosphere, waterfront
Arts & Culture
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdRingling Museum station
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave W