Florida's Gulf Beaches in the Tampa, St. Pete & Clearwater Areas

The Tampa / St.Pete / Clearwater is where you will find some of the most pristine and beautiful beaches in Florida. Most of these beaches are near each other and offer a few remote islands, that a private retreat for the Florida traveler. The island parks offer some of the best fishing and snorkelling on the west coast of Florida.

Fort Desota Park

Fort De Soto is located in the southwest corner of Mullet Key at the entrance to Tampa Bay. Theentire island is now Fort De Soto Park, a Pinellas County park, beautiful beaches, fishing, nature trails, camping, offers boating, and much more.

This beach was once the home of the Indians, who fished Tocobaga and traveled the area in small boats. A huge military fortress was built here during the Spanish-American War, and you can continue the tour and stood beside It is really monstrous cannons. The fort has many fascinating pictures of the castle and the beach during the Spanish-American War, and they are tooView.

This is a huge park with bike paths, canoe rental, bike rental, a large fishing pier, boat ramps, camping. The beach and the water is absolutelt nicely, which is why it was previously a place in the top 10 beaches in the U.S..

Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach is located in Pinellas County has miles of pure white sand and gentle surf. This is really a popular beach that is crowded in the summer can and it has a springBreak mecca for college students.

Clearwater Beach has mentioned a fishing pier Pier 60, which is great for fishing and in the evening it is taken over by craftsmen and artists, as in Key West. There are many nice shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, the strip that runs alongside the beach. You can stay in a hotel on the beach and never use a car because everything is within walking distance.

Visit the official website of Clearwater for more information --MyClearwater.com

St.Pete / Treasure Iceland / Pass-a-grill / Madeira / Bellaire / Indian Shores / Indian Rocks / Shors Redington / North Redington Beach, Redington Beach

These 9 villages start small beach at the southern end of Gulf Blvd North, and run all the way up to Clearwater Beach. You can take a nice car to drive up and down Gulf Boulevard and enjoy the beautiful landscape that all communities have to offer this beach. There is plenty to do with shopping, restaurants, bars, mini golf, and do more.Thousands of foreign tourists in droves to the beach communities year after year because of their grace and beauty.

The beaches extend for miles, and they are extremely clean and the water is beautiful. There are many cheap hotels between the 4-star sets. St.Pete Beach is home to the world famous Don Cesar Hotel, which is rich with history. The Don Cesar is a popular retreat for presidents and celebrities.

Iceland Honeymoon State Park

The Pioneerscalled it Hog Iceland, but it was Honeymoon Island in 1939, when New York developer built 50 palm - thatched bungalows for honeymooners. Today, the park is a beautifully landscaped beach and hiking trails and observation towers. This beach is for nature lovers and bird watchers, the perfect can for ospreys and watching other birds.

The water is fine and there are many shells are needed because of the current water in the area. There is a fee to enter the park, which means thatit is not crowded with people. Visit this beach once, and you will know why so many wedding couples came here years ago to remain in the coastal town of bungalows.

Egmont Key State Park

is a 440 ha large Florida State Park is located on Egmont Key, at the mouth of Tampa Bay. It is located southwest of Fort De Soto Park, it can only reach by boat or ferry. The Egmont Key Lighthouse and the ruins of Fort Dade, a Spanish-American War fort, is located in the park.

The park isprimarily a National Wildlife Refuge, and was established as such in 1974. The park can be reached only by private boat. It is one of the three 'Tampa Bay Refuges', and managed as part of the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The island served as a camp for captured Seminoles at the end of the Third Seminole War and was later occupied by the U.S. Navy during the Civil War

The historic lighthouse was built in 1858 and still stands today. There are many ways forResearch and many shells in order to have clear water. The park is located in a quiet weekend for you and your family.

Caladesi State Park, Iceland

Caladesi State Park is a natural and beautiful island, which can be accessed only by boat or by ferry from nearby Honeymoon Iceland State Park. This is a popular destination for fishing and nature lovers and those who see the wildlife. Nature lovers will enjoy the 3-mile nature trail and the 3-mail KayakWay through the mangroves. For ferry information, call (727) 734-5263

Sand Key Park

Sand Key Park is a barrier island between the Gulf of Mexico and Florida mainland. The entire park consists of 95 hectares, and there is sand is clean and white. The park welcomes more than one million per year.