Dominic/Jenny's Guidebook
Beaches
Stump Pass
Blind Pass Beach, also called "Middle Beach" by the locals because it's in the middle of the island.
74 locals recommend
Blind Pass Beach
6725 Manasota Key RdBlind Pass Beach, also called "Middle Beach" by the locals because it's in the middle of the island.
Brohard Paw Park is the only public beach area in the county where dogs are welcome. This dog-friendly beach offers doggy and human drinking fountains, dog showers, fire hydrants, leash posts, picnic tables, and benches.
43 locals recommend
Brohard Paw Park
1850 Harbor Dr SBrohard Paw Park is the only public beach area in the county where dogs are welcome. This dog-friendly beach offers doggy and human drinking fountains, dog showers, fire hydrants, leash posts, picnic tables, and benches.
Food scene
SandBar Tiki & Grille
1975 Beach RdLaid-back restaurant offering seafood, cocktails & more in a deck-equipped setting with ocean views. Across the street from the public beach.
70 locals recommend
The Waverly Restaurant & Bar
2095 N Beach RdLaid-back restaurant offering seafood, cocktails & more in a deck-equipped setting with ocean views. Across the street from the public beach.
boasts it’s a “Place you’ll never forget.” With its uniquely awesome location along the marina on Chadwick’s Cove and the beach, the mantra holds true. Unless, of course, you order their Manasota Mind Eraser, in which case no promises can be made.
58 locals recommend
White Elephant Pub
1855 Gulf Blvdboasts it’s a “Place you’ll never forget.” With its uniquely awesome location along the marina on Chadwick’s Cove and the beach, the mantra holds true. Unless, of course, you order their Manasota Mind Eraser, in which case no promises can be made.
Lock 'N Key Restaurant
2045 N Beach RdSightseeing
View the beach and waters from another angle with the help of Englewood Beach Parasailing. Feel the salty air in your hair, the splash of the sea on your toes, and watch for dolphins and manatees in the clear waters below.
19 locals recommend
Englewood Beach Parasailing
1450 Beach RdView the beach and waters from another angle with the help of Englewood Beach Parasailing. Feel the salty air in your hair, the splash of the sea on your toes, and watch for dolphins and manatees in the clear waters below.