The Beaches of Manasota Key
Your beach vacation starts right outside your room.
The Pearl Beach Inn is located directly on a private stretch of beach on the quiet north end of beautiful Manasota Key. There's no need to drive or search for a place to park—just step outside and enjoy the sand, turquoise Gulf waters, and peaceful shoreline right from the Inn.
And you don't have to leave our beach to experience one of Manasota Key's favorite pastimes! Shells and fossilized shark teeth can be found right along our shoreline, including teeth from several species of prehistoric sharks. Lucky beachcombers have even discovered fossilized Megalodon teeth.
From May through October, Manasota Key is also an important sea turtle nesting area, with nests appearing along the island's beaches—including the shoreline right outside The Pearl.
Want to Explore More of Manasota Key?
While our guests have their own beach to enjoy at The Pearl Beach Inn, Manasota Key is also home to four public beaches, each offering another way to explore the island.
Manasota Beach
Located at the north end of Manasota Key, Manasota Beach offers public parking, facilities, and access to both the Gulf and nearby Lemon Bay.
Blind Pass Beach
Just south of The Pearl, Blind Pass offers Gulf beach access as well as access to Lemon Bay, making it a popular spot for exploring both sides of the island.
Englewood Beach / Chadwick Park
Located toward the south end of Manasota Key, Englewood Beach is close to restaurants, shops, and the livelier area of the island.
Stump Pass Beach State Park
At the southern tip of Manasota Key, Stump Pass is a beautiful place to explore the natural coastline and walking trails where the Gulf meets Stump Pass.