Discover Englewood, FL
Located in Sarasota and Charlotte Counties, Englewood is a census-designated place that included 14,863 residents according to the 2010 census. Englewood features abundant coastline, including close access to Manasota Key. Many tourists enjoy beach retreats in Englewood that are often less crowded than popular spots in the busier cities up north.
Local Destinations
Englewood Beach
One of the most popular beaches on the key, this pristine beach offers white sand, sparkling Gulf waters, and spectacular sunset views year-round.
Amenities include a 900-foot boardwalk with three covered lookouts, accessible parking and restroom facilities, showers, water stations, volleyball courts, basketball court, horseshoe pits, playground area, four small shelters with picnic table and grill, and three large pavilions, all of which contain picnic tables and charcoal grills.
Blind Pass Beach
This beach offers almost 3,000 feet of sandy shores with
great views of the gulf. You will find plenty of opportunities for shelling and shark tooth hunting along this vast stretch of beach.
While amenities are sparse, there is a lot of free parking, a few picnic tables and a beach house with restrooms and outdoor showers. There are no
lifeguards here, so swimming is at your own risk.
Lemon Bay Park And Environmental Center
Lemon Bay Park is a 210-acre nature-based park located in Englewood with 1.7 miles of shoreline on beautiful Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve. Enjoy a part of natural Florida and learn about the environment while exploring the natural habitats of the park. Within the park are nature trails with interpretive signage, a butterfly garden, a canoe/kayak launch, and a beautiful building with a large veranda.
Nearby Places To Visit
Little Gasparilla Island
This barrier island is the southernmost of a small chain of islands including Palm Island and Don Pedro Island. It is a highly remote island that does not have roads inland and is home to almost exclusive private property (other than public access to the beaches on the island). With this island being a remote one, you'll need to find water ferry service to reach the island or have access to a private boat.
Stump Pass Beach State Park
Visitors come to this State Park and secluded beach on the southernmost end of Manasota Key to enjoy the year-round swimming, shelling, fishing and scenery, as well as the 1.3-mile hiking trail. The trail passes through five distinct natural communities that provide homes for many species of wildlife such as manatees, gopher tortoises, snowy egrets, least terns, and magnificent frigate birds.
(Pets are allowed on the trail in this park but not on the beaches. They must be well-behaved and kept on a six-foot, hand-held leash at all times. Pets must not be left unattended, nor taken into restroom facilities or onto playground equipment.)
Venice, Florida
The city of Venice is only about a 25-minute drive away. Here you will be able to play in the surf, hunt for prehistoric shark teeth,
shop through downtown, bike around the Venetian Waterway Trail and "catch the big one" at the Venice Pier.
Venice Beach, a large public shoreline with nearby restaurants, volleyball courts, and grills.
Brohard Paw Park welcomes unleashed dogs on the beach to play in the water.
Book Your Stay Today
There are many different places to explore around Englewood.
If you are interested in scheduling a vacation rental to begin your adventure, book with us today!