Service & Cutting-Edge Technology
Community Reference Guide
Beaches |
|||||||
 |
Madeira
Beach is a great place to relax. For the more active visitors,
there are several nearby marinas where you can charter a fishing trip
or strap on a parasail; other water sports equipment is also available
to rent. The newly renovated John's Pass Boardwalk Village beckons to
shoppers. |
||||||
Caladesi
Island State Park is located three miles off Dunedin Beach. It
is one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands on the Gulf Coast.
Caladesi Island is accessible only by ferry or private boat. So if it's
seclusion you crave, this is the place for you. The three-mile beach is
good for swimming, sunbathing and beachcombing, and there's a nature trail
and a picnic area shaded by sabal palms. |
|||||||
St.
Petersburg Municipal Beach is billed as the widest beach in Florida.
Public access is at 11260 Gulf Blvd., off of Central Avenue, Treasure
Island. Amenities include volleyball courts, dressing rooms, and a snack
bar. |
|||||||
Fort
De Soto Park covers five islands that are linked by roads and
bridges. You'll find seven miles of waterfront and three miles of excellent
beaches here, as well as fishing piers, boat ramps, hiking trails, a snack
bar, and picnic and camping facilities. Tour the ruins of old Fort De
Soto, which has a museum filled with military relics. |
|||||||
St.
Peter Beach is the county's busiest beach. From the white sands
dotted with sun worshippers to the waters bright with surfboards, sailboards
and sailboats, there's a lot to see and do here. There are several fishing
piers and charter boats for deep-sea fishing expeditions. |
|||||||
| Indian Rocks Beach has 2.7 miles of shoreline that are ideal for families and senior citizens who come to swim, fish, or hunt for shells. Each November and April, Indian Rocks Beach hosts an Arts and Crafts Festival. | |||||||
Treasure
Island is an ideal hideaway for sunbathers, swimmers, and beachcombers.
When your fun in the sun is done, wander through Treasure Island's seaside
streets, with their shops, restaurants and outdoor bistros. Annual events
include the Kite-flying Contest and Beachfest, which serves up lots of
tasty food and live music. |
|
||||||
Honeymoon
Island State Park has four miles of pristine beaches as well
as two nature trails, bird observation areas, mangrove swamps, tidal flats,
and picnic pavilions. There's even a special beach where dogs can swim.
Anglers frequent the park for the promise of catching trout, flounder,
snook, redfish, and snapper. |
|||||||
Sand
Key Park is shielded by a rock barrier that extends into the
Gulf. Grounds include a landscaped park, boardwalks, playground, and picnic
tables and grills. |
|||||||
Egmont
Key located at the mouth of Tampa Bay is accessible only by private
boat. The 440-acre island has nature trails, the ruins of historic Fort
Dade, and a manned lighthouse. |
|||||||
Pass-A-Grille
Beach was one of the first beach communities on Florida's west
coast. Pass-A-Grille has retained much of its charm. The two-mile beach
is lined with tidy houses, small shops, and inviting restaurants and bars.
From the beach, you can enjoy a panoramic view of small islands in the
entrance to Tampa Bay. |
|||||||
