• Venice Beach is a relaxing place to take in the Florida sunset.florida beachs image by Photoeyes from Fotolia.com
  
  Located halfway between Tampa and Fort Meyers, Venice, Florida, boasts a beach and scenery enhanced by a small-town vibe and Mediterranean-style buildings. A central park runs along the main streets of Venice and hosts a variety of special events, including concerts and arts and craft shows. Venice Beach received the 2008 Best Restored Beaches Award. Beach amenities include parking, food concession, volleyball courts, picnic areas and ballparks. Enjoy an overnight stay and indulge in some of the recreational activities Venice has to offer.
  
  

Veranda Inn of Venice

• The Veranda Inn of Venice is near the beach and shopping area. Each room features a microwave, coffeemaker and cable television. Shared amenities include a heated outdoor pool, room service and a business center. The hotel is pet friendly. There are handicapped accessible and non-smoking rooms available upon request.
  
  Veranda Inn
  
  625 South Tamiami Trail
  
  Venice, FL 34285
  
  941-484-9559
  
  verandainn.com
  
  

Inn at the Beach

• Located just steps away from Venice Beach, the Inn at the Beach features a variety of room layouts. These include beach-view suites and one- and two-bedroom suites. Standard amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and in-room safes. Additional shared amenities include a heated pool, Jacuzzi and continental breakfast.
  
  Inn at the Beach
  
  725 West Venice Avenue
  
  Venice, Florida 34285
  
  941-484-8471
  
  Innatthebeach.com
  
  

Motel 6 Venice

• The Motel 6 Venice is two miles from Venice Beach. Standard amenities include free local calls, cable television and morning coffee. There is wireless Internet access available in select rooms for an additional charge. The motel is pet friendly.
  
  Motel 6 Venice
  
  281 US 41 Bypass North
  
  Venice, FL 34292
  
  941-485-8255
  
  Motel6.com