Bay Area Beaches

Bay Area Beaches

Florida, aptly designated as the sunshine state, lays claim to many beautiful
beaches on both coasts and the Florida Keys to prove this distinction.
However, the serene, tranquil, popular, but not over-popular, beaches of the gulf coast lure the confident at water sports and the true of heart to their shores.

Clearwater,FL

Clearwater Beach

is a thriving beach community located off the Gulf of Mexico with unique shops and sundries abounding for tourists and locals in a down-home atmosphere, yet appealing to one’s senses of adventure and fun. The main drag is Mandalay Avenue, parallel to the sun-baked, white-sanded beach, which culminates in the north by Caladesi Island, once named as one of the best beaches in the country.

Sand Key is a barrier island stretching 14 miles south of Clearwater Beach. It has a stunning county park known for its white sand and shells. Find your paradise get-a-way beach condo here.

Pier 60

Redington Beach, located by the Barrier Island in a residential community, is bordered by Madeira Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway.  Beach parking passes can be obtained at Town Hall for locals and guests.  Redington Beach is populated with single-family homes and condominiums,so beach  access is restricted.

Madeira Beach on the Gulf of Mexico is west of St. Petersburg. John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk in Madeira Beach is a popular attraction offering sunset cruises, fine seafood restaurants, and chartered boats for fishing.

Johns pass

 John’s Pass offers distinctive Treasure Island is situated between Madeira Beach and St. Petersburg in a residential as well as a commercial area. There is beach access that may prove to be a long hike to the water, but the beach might be worth the trek. Those interested in a spectacular sunset view may want to enjoy a walk on the Treasure Island Trail boardwalk.

St. Pete Beach is a tourist attraction for those who want to explore award-winning beaches and environs, which include Pass-A-Grill Beach, fine art museums, The Pier, housing five stories of restaurants, and Don CeSar resort known for its architectural grandeur.

Fort DesotoFort DeSoto is a natural wonder and the largest park in Pinellas County. Its beach is perfect for kayaking and other water sports, but the beauty is in the surroundings and its ecosystem, ideal for camping.The beaches south of Clearwater start with Dunedin CausewayThe Causeway is a long strip of beach on both sides, catering to water sports and relaxation in an out of the way setting supplied with a kiosk for refreshments and various rentals for the adventurous spirit.

Tarpon Springs has three beaches of note: Sunset, Howard, and Anclote.

The largest of these is Howard Beach, which underwent renovations a few years ago and vastly improved not only the sand but also the saw grass plant life.
A popular area beach that is great for water boarding, kayaking, and other water sports.
Sunset Beach is a small beach, perfect for family cookouts and gatherings. Live music is offered every first Thursday of the summer months.
Anclote Beach is another nature preserve, home of many species of birds.

The beaches of the West Coast, with dazzling sunsets and white sandy beaches, provide an array of water sports, shops and restaurants, including a five-storied building, that have tempted tourists as well as locals along the warm, pristine waters as an alternative to the crowded beaches of South Florida.