Palmer Point Beach(Turtle Beach)

Located in the small town of Osprey, Palmer Point Beach is a long, narrow, and remote beach situated near the southern end of the city of Siesta Key. Palmer Point Beach is a part of Palmer Point Beach Park and has a small slope and a dune system filled with coastal vegetation and gopher tortoises. Palmer Point Beach is a well-known destination for boating, hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife watching.

Palmer Point Beach offers very few amenities including trails and a fishing pier.

There are many fun activities at Palmer Point Beach including swimming, fishing, hiking, wildlife watching, birdwatching, and beach walking. Please note that Palmer Point Beach Park remains open from 6 a.m. till sunset.

Getting to Palmer Point Beach requires a little bit of work – after you get off of Midnight Pass Road, drive down to 8969 Blind Pass Road to reach a free parking lot. After parking, you will need to walk 15 minutes south to the beach.

If you are looking for attractions near Palmer Point Beach, you can drive 30 minutes to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium that is home to sea creatures including jellyfish, great white sharks, captive killer whales, rockfishes, African penguins, and the Pacific Sea nettles. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are spread across 15 acres and feature preserved collections of more than 20,000 plants including orchids, bromeliads, banyans, bamboo, wildflowers, a butterfly garden, a koi pond, and an edible garden. The historical Sarasota Opera House has been the performance stage for many world-renowned artists including Elvis Presley, Will Rogers, Charlton Heston, and Dorothy Lamour. Another great attraction near Palmer Point Beach is St. Armands Circle which is well-regarded for its shopping centers, boutiques, ancient shops, and restaurants.

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a seven-minute walk of Palmer Point Beach. Turtle Beach Grill is a tropical American bar-restaurant featuring live music from Thursdays to Sundays on the patio deck and has outdoor as well as indoor seating. The vegetarian-friendly Turtles on the Little Sarasota Bay is an American Caribbean restaurant with a diverse seafood-focused menu and happy-hour deals. Another good restaurant near Palmer Point Beach is the waterfront Ophelia’s on the Bay – it was mentioned in ‘The 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in the US’ list by Business Insider.

If you are looking for a hotel near Palmer Point Beach, there are many hotels within a 20-minute drive. Spread across 440 acres, The Resort at Longboat Key Club is a 4-Star beachfront hotel featuring a golf course, spa, gym, an oceanside pool, six restaurants, 20 tennis courts, and bike and water sports equipment rentals. The 3-Star pet-friendly hotel Lido Beach Resort has a pool, bar, gym, convenience store, and two restaurants with one on the roof. If you are looking for affordable hotels near Palmer Point Beach, the 3-Star Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach offers a lounge, pool, gift shop, and restaurant – and Holiday Inn Sarasota - Lido Beach welcomes pets and has a poolside bar, restaurant, and fitness center.