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Lido Beach

Ben Franklin Drive, Lido Key, Sarasota, FL
Ranked #5 of 62 attractions in Sarasota
4.5 of 5 stars 201 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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Nebraska
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

This was the nicest sand to walk on. It was hard. It was white. It was cool...really cool! More

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Florida
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This is the beach that I grew up on, and when it was "natural" before they dreged the gulf, it was BEAUTIFUL, just like Siesta. However, now it is less powdery sand, and more shell sand, but still a beautiful area to spend some time in the sun and water. More

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Milton GA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

This beach is the best for all. The sea shells are wonderful the Gulf is breath taking and you can sleep and rest for hours with no one to bother you. The kids loved to play on the beach and build sand castle and catch fish. More

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Miami, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

enjoyed the beach and not too crowded. We stayed a few days and walked to the beach everyday. More

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Sarasota, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

The ease of Parking, the Pool is so convenient, and the Lido Beach Tiki Bar for lunch and cocktails! The Beach is gorgeous and lots of shells to pick! You don't have to walk so far to get to the water .You can also go to the Helmsley for lunch and drinks and the Ritz Carlton Tiki Bar outside! This... More

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Palmetto, fl
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Nice and usually quiet unless its season. We can get shells and the water is beautiful. More

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Woodbury, Minnesota
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Spent a crowded but still enjoyable Saturday here. We set up a tent to temper the heat and brought chairs, a cooler, tunes, snacks, etc. Water was the perfect temp. Even a manatee swam by and wowed the crowd. Great sand and lots of shells. Couldn't ask for more! More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Loved the free, ample parking. Plenty of room on the beach - not too crowded. The water temperature and clarity were good. Found my first sand dollar while walking on the shore! More

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

But Lido does not have the Hip Young College Crowsd More

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Savannah, Georgia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Just awesome.... Great beach, surf, shells, and people. More

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