Holmes Beach: 74th St.
About
Holmes Beach: 74th St. is a public beach access point in Florida, about 0.7 miles from the town of Holmes Beach. It's a simple entry point to the shore, and parking is available at the access. Spring is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show March highs around 78°F with only about six wet days, while summer brings highs near 90°F and more frequent rain, peaking at roughly 17 wet days in August. For time off the sand, Eagle Loop lies about 3.6 miles away. The Leffis Key Foot Path and Leffis Key Trail are both about 5 miles out, and the Emerson Point Park Trail is about 5.1 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: 74th 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 LoopHiking3.6 mi
- Leffis Key Foot PathHiking5 mi
- Leffis Key TrailHiking5 mi
- Emerson Point Park TrailHiking5.1 mi
- Barrier Free Nature TrailHiking7.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
