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Brohard Beach And Paw Park

Brohard Beach And Paw Park

United States, Florida, Venice 

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Brohard Beach And Paw Park

United States, Florida, Venice 

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Located in Sarasota County, Brohard Beach is a large beach with white sand. A pier named Venice Fishing Pier is also present on this beach. Brohard Beach does not have lifeguards. Multiple grassy recreational parks are present near this beach including North Brohard Park, South Brohard Park, and Brohard Paw Park (also known as Paw Park). The beach is named after Smyth Brohard, who once served as the mayor of the city of Venice between 1958 and 1971.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Brohard Beach. Fins at Sharky’s offers a pleasant oceanfront dining experience. While the restaurant has a seasonal menu, it is known for serving amazing steaks and seafood which are prepared from fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Sharky’s On The Pier offers an amazing oceanfront dining experience and has a festive atmosphere. In addition, this restaurant/bar is primarily known for serving amazing seafood and it also hosts live music performances. Furthermore, the restaurant/bar has been praised by the Venice Herald Tribune and was rated as the "Best Beach Bar" in Florida by FloridaBeachBar.com in 2013. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Brohard Beach, Obee’s Soups, Salads, Subs offers amazing sandwiches, soups, and salads which are prepared from fresh and local ingredients.

If you are looking for a hotel near Brohard Beach, there are many great nearby options. If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 4-Star Hyatt Residence Club Sarasota, Siesta Key Beach is 30 minutes away by car. This hotel offers many amenities including a pool with a cafe and private cabanas, spa, a firepit, and barbecues grills. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside South Sarasota offers many amenities including a pool, a hot tub, an exercise room, and complimentary breakfast and breakfast bags. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Brohard Beach, the 2-Star Motel 6 Venice, FL offers many amenities including a pool, a coin laundry, and complimentary morning coffee

Brohard Beach does not have lifeguards. However, the beach and the area around it have many amenities including picnic tables, benches, showers, a pavilion, drinking fountains, and volleyball courts. Dogs are allowed without a leash in a designated part of the beach - this dog friendly portion is present near Brohard Paw Park.

Brohard Beach offers many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, volleyball, fishing, picnicking, wildlife watching, swimming, surfing, paddleboarding, kitesurfing, windsurfing, bodysurfing, skimboarding, kayaking, canoeing, surf-skiing, water-skiing, jet-skiing, parasailing, boating, and snorkeling. If you are planning to go into the water near Brohard Beach, we recommend being careful as the water here has unpredictable rip currents. In addition, the water near this beach is also occasionally known to have high concentrations of microbial contamination. Depending on the time of the year, you can see many kinds of animals in the water near this beach including dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles. Wetlands are also present near this beach which makes it an amazing bird watching spot. Another popular activity in Brohard Beach is beachcombing - during low tide, you can comb this beach for many kinds of interesting objects including shells and fossilized shark teeth. The dog-friendly portion of this beach near Brohard Paw Park is popular with pet owners as it is one of the very few beaches around the city of Venice and the surrounding areas that allow dogs without leash.

The Venice Fishing Pier is also present on this beach - this pier offers amazing Instagram-worthy views of the Gulf of Mexico and is also an amazing fishing spot. You can catch many kinds of fish in the water around this pier including snook, Spanish mackerel, pompano, and flounder. In addition, visitors do not require a fishing license while fishing from Venice Fishing Pier. However, we recommend ensuring compliance with the other local fishing regulations while fishing from Venice Fishing Pier or from the areas near it

Getting to Brohard Beach is easy - multiple access points to the beach are present along Harbor Drive South including near 1600 Harbor Drive South and 1999 Harbor Drive South, and parking lots are also available nearby. However, if you are planning to access the dog friendly part of this beach near Brohard Paw Park, you can park your car near 1850 Harbor Drive South and then access the beach via an access path.

There are many attractions near Brohard Beach. The Historic Venice Train Depot was built in 1927 as a train station. This depot currently serves as a museum and has interesting exhibits on local history. Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club is a 27-hole golf facility which offers a fun and challenging golfing session. In addition, this golf facility has been also featured in the TV show Traveling Golfer. If you are looking for another attraction near Brohard Beach, Venetian Waterway Park is a linear recreational park that is present along a portion of the Intracoastal Waterway’s banks. This park has interesting walking and biking trails. In addition, the park also has picnic shelters, barbecue spots, and benches. In addition, the park also offers an amazing wildlife watching experience, along with views of the Intracoastal Waterway.

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IN6:00 AM - 12:00 AM

INRestroom Available

IN1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285, USA

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    Does Brohard Beach And Paw Park have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    Yes, this Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.

    Does Brohard Beach And Paw Park have lifeguards?

    No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Brohard Beach And Paw Park a family-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Brohard Beach And Paw Park good for swimming?

    Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.

    Does Brohard Beach And Paw Park have restrooms?

    Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.

    Is Brohard Beach And Paw Park a nude beach?

    No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Brohard Beach And Paw Park?

    Yes, this Beach has multiple restaurant options near or on the beach.

    What are the activities at Brohard Beach And Paw Park?

    Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Bike Paths, Fishing.

    Does Brohard Beach And Paw Park have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    Yes, this Beach offers accommodations for people with disabilities, allowing everyone to relish the coastal experience.

    Is Brohard Beach And Paw Park a dog-friendly beach?

    Yes, bring your dog with you to this Beach!

    Is Brohard Beach And Paw Park good for surfing?

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