Hi there!
So Lido Beach is THE main beach of Lido Key!
The are several beach public access paths to get to the beach on Lido Key.
The Lido Beach parking lot is the main beach parking for Lido Key!
The Lido Beach parking lot is not small, but it’s also not huge.
Because of the popularity of Lido Beach, it might take a little bit of luck to find parking for Lido Beach!
If you do find a parking spot though, it can be convenient to get to the beach.
The Lido Beach public access is right at the parking lot.
So once you park, you’ll look for the nearest beach access, and you are at Lido Beach!
So it’s not a long walk to get to Lido Beach from the parking lot.
If you get a good parking spot, then the beach is practically right there!
The main Lido Beach parking lot is FREE, and there is no cost for beach entry anywhere on Lido Key!
And if you don’t mind being a little bit away from the beach conveniences of Lido Key, then you can also start to look for parking on the side of the road on your way to the main Lido Beach parking lot.
You will also come across a small paid parking lot on your way to the Lido Beach parking lot as well, if you want to be away from the main crowds.
More for your Florida road trip
- What’s at Lido Beach?
- Are there shells at Lido Beach?
- Best beaches in Southwest Florida
- Things to do in Southwest Florida
- Tampa to Marco Island
- Siesta Key to Miami
- Siesta Key to Key West
- Camping in Southwest Florida
More below about what Lido Key public beach parking is like at the main Lido Beach parking lot!
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How to get to the Lido Beach parking lot
Here’s the quick list:
- For google maps, navigate to Lido Beach Pavilion
- Drive through St Armands Circle to get to Lido Key
- Arrive on Lido Key and see a Lido Key north parking lot (map)
- Continue driving to the Lido Beach parking lot and see parking spots along the side of the road
- Arrive at the Lido Beach parking lot!
- Look for the closest beach access path
- Walk the path to Lido Beach!
- Arrive at Lido Beach!
- Enjoy Lido Key at Lido Beach!!!
1. For google maps, navigate to Lido Beach Pavilion
Where do you park for Lido Beach on Lido Key?
To go to the beach on Lido Key, there are several parking areas that you can choose.
The Lido Beach parking lot is the main parking area for Lido Beach.
You will see several public beach access paths at the Lido Beach parking lot.
2. Drive through St Armands Circle to get to Lido Key
You will drive through St Armands Key and St Armands Circle to get to Lido Key.
St Armands Circle is a popular spot for shopping and restaurants.
You will find paid parking around St Armands Circle.
You can follow the signs for Lido Beach as you drive through St Armands Circle and St Armands Key.
3. Arrive on Lido Key and see a Lido Key north parking lot
Before you know it, you’ll be on Lido Key!
And straight ahead, you will see your first Lido Key parking lot off to the right. If you want to go to the north side of Lido Key, you can look for parking here. (map)
This is a small parking lot with paid parking. There are minimal beach facilities near this section of Lido Beach.
👆 Lido Key north beach parking: If you don’t mind being away from the beach conveniences of Lido Beach, then there is a small paid parking lot on the north side of Lido Beach. North Lido Beach is also an area that’s been said to have good shelling on Lido Key.
4. Continue driving to the Lido Beach parking lot and see parking spots along the side of the road
The main road makes a turn to the left, and you’ll continue to drive the main road to get to the Lido Beach parking lot.
As you continue driving, you will see parking along the side of the road.
You can also find nearby beach access spots if you find open parking and want to park here.
Once again, there are minimal beach facilities near this area of Lido Beach.
There is parking on both sides of the road.
5. Arrive at the Lido Beach parking lot!
And then as you continue driving, you will see the Lido Beach parking lot!
It will be obvious.
You can take the first entrance you see, or you can keep driving to the next entrance.
There is more roadside parking in front of the main Lido Beach parking lot too if it’s a full Lido Beach parking lot.
How much does Lido Beach parking fee cost?
There is no Lido Beach parking fee at the main parking lot, so there is FREE parking at Lido Beach!
Lido Beach bathroom
There is a bathroom at the Lido Beach Pavilion which is right near the Lido Beach parking lot.
If you need to go to the bathroom, this is where to go!
This is also the Lido Beach Pavilion.
There is also food here.
This means that there is food near the Lido Beach parking lot!
Lido Beach parking lot hours
👆 Lido Beach parking lot hours: You are allowed to park at the Lido Beach parking lot from 5am to 11pm. Photo from April 2022.
6. Look for the closest Lido Beach access path
7. Walk the path to Lido Beach!
8. Arrive at Lido Beach!
9. Enjoy Lido Key at Lido Beach!!!
And that’s a bit about getting to the Lido Beach parking lot on Lido Key!
I went to the Lido Beach parking lot in April 2022. Your experience may vary!
More for your Florida road trip:
- What’s at Lido Beach?
- Best beaches in Southwest Florida
- Things to do in Southwest Florida
- Siesta Key to Miami
- Siesta Key to Key West
HAPPY PARKING AT THE LIDO BEACH PARKING LOT!
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