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Venice Beach

Venice Ave and The Esplanade
Venice, FL 34285

City of Venice
941-486-2626

  • Venice Beach
  • Venice Beach
  • Venice Beach

Admission Fee

Free

Hours

Sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week

Optimal Time

Year round

Amenities

Beach, swimming, lifeguard, fishing, pavilion with concession stand and restrooms, benches, picnic tables, walkovers, sand volleyball court, beach wheelchairs available at lifeguard stands, parking

Experiences

This is a great place to enjoy a day in the sun with the entire family. Swimming, sunning, walking and viewing nature are popular activities. Venice is known for the prehistoric sharks' teeth that wash onshore, so keep an eye out for these tiny relics. If you enjoy diving, there are several man-made reefs at various distances just offshore. Venice Beach is located near the heart of downtown Venice, at the west end of Venice Avenue. Lifeguards are on duty during daylight hours for a limited section of the beach.

Habitats

Open beach

Acreage

6 acres

Watershed

Dona/Roberts Bay

Who Owns and Maintains

City of Venice

Website

www.venicegov.com

SCAT Bus stop and route

Route 13 on W. Venice Ave.

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