Home to Caladesi Island State Park, America's No. 1-rated beach in 2008, we offer 35 miles of white-sand beaches on some eight major barrier islands. Our beach offering includes two other top-rated shores: Fort De Soto Park, America's No. 1-rated beach in 2005, and Clearwater Beach, ranked No. 1 for city beaches in the Gulf of Mexico area.
Wheelchair Access - Surf Wheelchairs
Surf wheelchairs are available free of charge at Clearwater Beach and St. Pete/Treasure Island. Surf wheelchairs are more manageable to use on sand and float in the water. For more information, please contact:
Clearwater Beach - Beach Safety: 727-462-6963
St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island: 727-360-3278
Upham Beach: 727 367-8999
Pass-a-Grille beach: 727 367-8300
Belleair Beach
1800 Gulf Blvd
Belleair Beach, FL 33786
727-595-4646
Amenities: Parking and wheelchair access.
Lay of the Land: Park at the Beach Access points of this gulf-front community and you will find 4,500 feet of a very secluded white sand shoreline surrounded by some of the most impressive waterfront homes on the West Coast of Florida.
Little Known Facts: This quiet, laid back beach is home to many sea turtle and sea bird nesting sites scattered about the shore. Boaters can tie up at the 7th Street Park Boat Ramp and the Municipal Marina across the street from the beach.
Why You Should Go: No crowds, no active sports, just peace and quiet. The ultimate beach destination if you want to pretend to be a millionaire for a day.
*Please note that there are no public facilities or restaurants on this stretch of beach.
Clearwater Beach
10 Pier 60 Dr.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Amenities: Bathhouses, boat ramps, concessions, fishing piers, full-time lifeguards, picnic areas, playgrounds, restrooms, showers and wheelchair access.
Lay of the Land: This beach has it all: white sand, sparkling waters, marinas, attractions, nightlife, restaurants, and accommodations ranging from high-end resorts to old fashioned mom-and-pop motels. Pier 60 is where anglers can cast lines 24/7. Just south of Pier 60, the newly-opened BeachWalk pedestrian thoroughfare winds its way southward. For disabled visitors, Surf Wheelchairs which are easier to use on the sand and float in the water are available free of charge by contacting 727-462-6963.
Little Known Facts: Clearwater Beach was voted as having the Best Sand on the East Coast by Conde Nast Traveller. Each November Clearwater Beach is home to the Foster Grant Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Looking for a cheap date? It only costs fifty cents to take a walk out to the end of Pier 60.
Why You Should Go: Clearwater Beach offers something for everyone, and you can visit dolphins and other marine life at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Be sure not to miss the nightly free festival, Sunsets at Pier 60.
Egmont Key State Park
4905 34th Street S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
727-893-2627
This island features a reconstructed lighthouse, beautiful beaches and wildlife and the historic ruins of Fort Dade.
Fort De Soto Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway S.
Tierra Verde, FL 33715
727-582-2267
Bathhouses, camping, concessions, lifeguards, nature trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, restrooms, showers and wheelchair access.
Fred Howard Park
1700 Sunset Dr.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
727-943-4081
Amenities: Lifeguards, picnic areas, a playground, restrooms, showers and wheelchair access.
Lay of the Land: The northernmost beach park in the county has three great areas: the beach, the causeway and the mainland. Main beach parking is less than 50 feet from the shore. Visitors can pull off on the causeway to fish, ride water craft or swim. On the mainland you can cookout, relax under shady pine trees or play a game at the ball field.
Little Known Facts: The mile-long causeway is a favorite of filmmakers. Most recently the causeway was featured in the John Cusack feature "Grace is Gone" and in a national television commercial for Cadillac.
Why You Should Go: To catch a glimpse of locals enjoying life--- youngsters landing their first fish to young couples on dates to groups of Greek grandmothers watching the sunset.
*Please note the causeway to the beach will be closed starting September 2, 2008 for repairs and upgrades.
Gulfport Beach Park
5730 Shore Blvd.
Gulfport, FL 33707
727-893-1068
This open beach recreation area on beautiful Boca Ciega Bay, is located on Shore Boulevard South.
Honeymoon Island State Park
1 Causeway Blvd.
Dunedin, FL 34698
727-469-5942
Amenities include bath houses, concessions, nature trails, picnic areas, a playground, restrooms, showers and wheelchair access.
Indian Rocks Beach
1700 Gulf Blvd.
Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
727-588-4852
Amenities: Parking, restrooms, showers and wheelchair access.
Lay of the Land: A throwback to old Florida, Indian Rocks Beach features beautiful dune-lined expanse dotted with small motels, vacation cottages and rental condos. After a hard day of sunbathing, relax at some of the best local restaurants in the area or browse several small shops in this historic hamlet.
Little Known Facts: Legend has it that Indian Rocks Beach got its name when a native medicine man brought his ailing chief to bathe in and drink the water at a local sulfur spring encircled by rocks. In the early 20th century all the roads on the beaches were composed of shell and sand, and some of them still exist today.
Why You Should Go: Nostalgia. It's the beach that your grandparents took your parents to for vacation.
Indian Shores
1700 Gulf Blvd.
Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
727-588-4852
Amenities: Parking, restrooms, showers and wheelchair access.
Lay of the Land: A throwback to old Florida, Indian Rocks Beach features beautiful dune-lined expanse dotted with small motels, vacation cottages and rental condos. After a hard day of sunbathing, relax at some of the best local restaurants in the area or browse several small shops in this historic hamlet.
Little Known Facts: Legend has it that Indian Rocks Beach got its name when a native medicine man brought his ailing chief to bathe in and drink the water at a local sulfur spring encircled by rocks. In the early 20th century all the roads on the beaches were composed of shell and sand, and some of them still exist today.
Why You Should Go: Nostalgia. It's the beach that your grandparents took your parents to for vacation.
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