This romantic beach is located near the Venice part of town and offers direct access to another of Sarasota's top beaches: Venice Beach. Therefore, Caspersen Beach is one of the top spots to visit in Sarasota. It stretches out for over a mile and is a lovely spot to do some shelling, with a lot of pretty shells washing up on the shore.

Caspersen Beach is a beautiful spot for birdwatching

Caspersen Beach is a beautiful spot for birdwatching

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You'll also have a great chance of spotting many species of seabirds at this Sarasota beach, as well as the possibility of spying some sea turtles too.

As with Venice Beach, you can find shark teeth on Caspersen Beach, but not quite as frequently. This Sarasota beach is equipped with a lot of useful services like a playground, a boardwalk, restrooms, showers, and a kayak launch site.




Get Ready to Go!

  1. 1. Plan & Book:
    • Visit the website and book directly, or call ahead to confirm hours.
    • Find your stay: If needed, search for Hotel Deals nearby. Read reviews and book directly with the hotel, requesting any special amenities (romantic, kid-friendly, pet-friendly).
    • Book your flight: If flying, compare flights and book directly with the airline. Add your frequent flier number and reserve your seat.
  2. Plan your trip:
    • Estimate your driving time: Use Google Maps (click the blue 'Directions' arrow in the search box).

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