Tampa Bay
Florida offers some of the most spectacular beaches in the world. From the densely populated for
the social butterfly, to the very secluded for a romantic getaway.
Tampa Bay beaches will surly satisfy anyone's desire for fun under the sun. Below we have listed some
of the most popular beaches in the Tampa Bay area! Feel free to browse around and find the beach that fits you
getaway plans while your in sunny Tampa Bay!
Area Beaches
Anclote River Park
- 1119 Baillies Bluff Road Holiday
Ben T. Davis Beach
- One of the few public beaches in Hillsborough County sits at the eastern
end of the Courtney Campbell Parkway, this small beach offers the first
sight of sand to many new arrivals to Tampa Bay.
Caladesi Island State Park
- 3 miles off Dunedin Beach
Clearwater Beach
- One of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands on Florida's Gulf
coast. The island is accessible by passenger ferry or private boat.
Fort DeSoto
- 3500 Pinellas Bayway S Tierra Verde
This barrier island and 900-acre park located south of St. Petersburg wins frequent acclaim from national beach experts. It was deemed No. 7 among
the top 20 beaches in 2000 by one ranking.
Fred H. Howard Beach
- 1700 Sunset Drive Tarpon Springs
Gulfport Beach
- 55th St. S Gulfport This Boca Ciega Bay beach is at 55th Street S and Shore Boulevard in
Gulfport. Parking by permit or $2 a day. Amenities include restrooms and
outdoor showers.
Honeymoon Island
- This island was once known as Hog Island. Today you can enjoy sunny
beaches, mangrove swamps and tidal flats. It's located on the extreme
west end of State Road 586 (Dunedin Causeway).
Indian Rocks Beach
- The sands are bright white and new. And because of recent beach
renourishment, this is a perfect beach for seashell seekers. Public beach
access and free parking are along Gulf Boulevard from Whitehurst Avenue
to 28th Avenue.
Indian Shores
- Main beach access and parking are at Tiki Park,19601 Gulf Blvd., in Indian
Shores. Metered parking is $1 an hour. Other beach accesses are along
Gulf Boulevard, but parking is limited.
Madeira Beach
- Several public beach accesses are located on Gulf Boulevard from 128th
Avenue W to 154th Avenue West. Main accesses is at Disabled American
Veterans (Archibald Beach) at 151st Avenue W. ; the county park at 144th
Avenue W; and South Beach near Johns Pass. Public parking available at
main accesses, Stewart Park and between 128th and 135th avenues.
North Redington Beach
- Six public accesses dot Gulf Boulevard from 164th Avenue to 174th
Avenue. Free parking along Gulf Boulevard.
Pass-A-Grille Beach
- Public accesses are along Gulf Way from First Avenue to 22nd Avenue in
St. Pete Beach. Metered parking for $1 an hour. Showers, restrooms and
snack bar at Ninth Avenue.
Redington Beach
- Public access owned by the town is at 160th and Gulf Boulevard. Parking
is limited to the residential areas.
Redington Shores
- Several public beach accesses are located along Gulf Boulevard from
174th Avenue to 183rd Avenue. Free parking at the county park, 18220
Gulf Boulevard. Amenities include outdoor showers and restrooms at the
county park.
Sand Key
- 1060 Gulf Blvd. Clearwater
Spa Beach
- This small Tampa Bay beach is at Second Avenue NE in downtown St.
Petersburg. Restrooms and free parking at nearby North Shore Park.
St. Petersburg Beach
- Catch some rays on the white sand shore or bask in the warm waters of
the gulf at this lovely beach.
St. Petersburg Municipal Beach
- This beach is billed as the "widest beach in Florida" at one-quarter mile.
Public access is at 11260 Gulf Blvd. off Central Avenue, Treasure Island.Parking is 50 cents an hour. Amenities include dressing rooms, snack bar,10 volleyball courts and a free wheelchair.
Upham
Beach - This St. Petersburg beach has little sand, but it's still popular. Public
access and parking are located along Beach Plaza from 68th Avenue to
70th Avenue. Restrooms.
Tampa Bay
Florida offers some of the most spectacular beaches in the world. From the densely populated for
the social butterfly, to the very secluded for a romantic getaway.
Tampa Bay beaches will surly satisfy anyone's desire for fun under the sun. Below we have listed some
of the most popular beaches in the Tampa Bay area! Feel free to browse around and find the beach that fits you
getaway plans while your in sunny Tampa Bay!