Holmes Beach: 48th St.
About
Holmes Beach: 48th St. is a public beach access point in Florida, about 0.6 miles from the town of Holmes Beach. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from late fall through spring, when typical averages from a nearby weather station show March highs around 78°F and November highs near 80°F, with only about six wet days in each of those months. Summer brings highs in the low 90s and the most frequent rain, peaking at around 17 wet days in August. For time off the sand, Eagle Loop sits about 2.9 miles away, while Leffis Key Foot Path and Leffis Key Trail are both roughly 3.9 miles off. Emerson Point Park Trail, about 4.7 miles distant, rounds out the nearby options.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Holmes Beach: 48th St.
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Nov–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 72–83°F and lows of 52–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Sarasota Bradenton Ap, FL weather station, 12 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan72° high52° low
- Feb75° high55° low
- Mar78° high58° low
- Apr83° high63° low
- May88° high68° low
- Jun90° high74° low
- Jul91° high75° low
- Aug92° high75° low
- Sep90° high74° low
- Oct86° high68° low
- Nov80° high60° low
- Dec75° high55° low
Nearby
- Eagle LoopHiking2.9 mi
- Leffis Key Foot PathHiking3.9 mi
- Leffis Key TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Emerson Point Park TrailHiking4.7 mi
- Barrier Free Nature TrailHiking8.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
