Holmes Beach: Gulf Drive
About
Holmes Beach: Gulf Drive is a public beach access point in Florida, about 0.3 miles from the town of Holmes Beach. It offers parking, making it a straightforward place to reach the sand. Spring and late fall bring the most comfortable conditions. Typical averages from the Sarasota Bradenton airport weather station, about 12 miles away, show March highs near 78°F and November highs around 80°F with only about six wet days in each month, while summer runs into the low 90s with frequent rain. For time on foot nearby, Eagle Loop sits about 3 miles away, and Leffis Key Trail and Leffis Key Foot Path are each roughly 4 miles off. Emerson Point Park Trail, about 5 miles away, rounds out the options.
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: Gulf Drive
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 LoopHiking3 mi
- Leffis Key Foot PathHiking4.1 mi
- Leffis Key TrailHiking4.1 mi
- Emerson Point Park TrailHiking4.8 mi
- Barrier Free Nature TrailHiking8.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
