Holmes Beach: 71st St.
About
Holmes Beach: 71st St. is a public beach access point in Florida, about 0.6 miles from the town of Holmes Beach. It offers parking for visitors heading to the sand. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from late fall through spring. Typical averages from a nearby weather station near Sarasota and Bradenton show highs around 78°F in March and 80°F in November, while summer afternoons climb into the low 90s and bring more frequent wet days. Several walking trails lie within a short drive. Eagle Loop is about 3.5 miles away, Leffis Key Foot Path is about 4.8 miles away, and Emerson Point Park Trail is about 5 miles away. Barrier Free Nature Trail sits farther out at roughly 7.5 miles.
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: 71st 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 LoopHiking3.5 mi
- Leffis Key Foot PathHiking4.8 mi
- Leffis Key TrailHiking4.9 mi
- Emerson Point Park TrailHiking5 mi
- Barrier Free Nature TrailHiking7.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
