Holmes Beach: 72nd St.
About
Holmes Beach: 72nd St. is a public beach access point in Florida, about 0.7 miles from the town of Holmes Beach. It offers parking, which makes it a straightforward spot for a beach visit. Spring is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Sarasota Bradenton airport weather station show March highs around 78°F and April highs around 83°F, with only five to six wet days a month. Summer runs hotter and wetter, with August highs near 92°F and about 17 wet days. For time off the sand, Eagle Loop is about 3.5 miles away. The Leffis Key Foot Path and Leffis Key Trail are both about 4.9 miles out, and Emerson Point Park Trail sits about 5 miles away.
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: 72nd 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 PathHiking4.9 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)
