Holmes Beach: 68th St.
About
Holmes Beach: 68th St. is a public beach access point in Florida, about half a mile from the town of Holmes Beach. It offers parking. Spring and late fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. At the nearby Sarasota Bradenton airport weather station, typical averages run to highs around 78°F in March and 80°F in November, with only about six wet days in each of those months. Summer is hotter and wetter, with highs near 92°F and about 17 wet days in August. Within a few miles are Eagle Loop, about 3.4 miles away, the Leffis Key Foot Path at roughly 4.7 miles, and the Emerson Point Park Trail, about 5 miles off.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
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: 68th 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, 13 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 LoopHiking3.4 mi
- Leffis Key Foot PathHiking4.7 mi
- Leffis Key TrailHiking4.7 mi
- Emerson Point Park TrailHiking5 mi
- Barrier Free Nature TrailHiking7.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
