Beaches Near Venice, Florida

8 monitored beaches with current water quality ratings

7 with Good water quality 2 counties

Venice is known as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World, with beachgoers hunting for fossilized teeth along its Gulf Coast shores. Venice Beach, Caspersen Beach, and Service Club Park are all within the city, while Nokomis Beach and Manasota Key are a short drive away.

All Beaches by Distance from Venice

GOOD

Venice Beach

Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

0 mi

11 CFU

 GOOD

Nokomis Beach

Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

1 mi

12 CFU

 GOOD

Turtle Beach

Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

9 mi

12 CFU

 MODERATE

Siesta Key Beach

Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

13 mi

47 CFU

 GOOD

Lido Key Beach

Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

17 mi

12 CFU

 GOOD

Coquina Beach

Manatee County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

29 mi

22 CFU

 GOOD

Holmes Beach

Manatee County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

31 mi

32 CFU

 GOOD

Anna Maria Island Beach

Manatee County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

34 mi

20 CFU

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Water Quality Near Venice

All beach water quality ratings shown are based on enterococcus bacteria testing by the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. Beaches are tested at least twice per month. A reading of 35.4 CFU/100mL or below is rated "Good" — safe for swimming. Readings above 70.5 CFU/100mL trigger a health advisory.

Distance shown is straight-line distance from Venice. Actual driving distance may be longer. Always check current beach conditions before heading out, especially after rainfall.

Disclaimer: Water quality data sourced from the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — not affiliated with Florida DOH or any government agency. Always check with Florida DOH for official conditions.