Fort De Soto Park, Florida, United States
4.5 (2.857 reviews) Spent Ranking #3 in Tierra Verde State Parks
Plenty of space and shallow waters
We’re staying in the Orlando area but have vacationed in Florida many times over the years and been to the park a few times. It’s around 90 miles drive from Orlando but worth the effort as not only is it cheap to enter ($5 per car) but there are plenty of beach areas to choose from and no problems parking. We went to North Beach and the beach is only a short walk from the parking area (there’s also a small cafe selling snacks/drinks/beach stuff and clean rest rooms). The beach has a wide expanse of white sand and the waters are shallow for quite a way out, which makes it ideal for kids. Relax and enjoy!!
Address
3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715-2529
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Website
http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/05
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 10:24
User Ratings
4.5 based on (2.857 reviews)
Reviews
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5flashsam7267 5:00 PM Apr 28, 2022
Lovely scenery and great way to spend the day
We came here in December and really enjoyed it. As we were staying nearby we visited again twice within the last two weeks and both times spent around 7 hours there each time. We arrived around 8am and took advantage of the low sun to walk a long way on the beach. Lovely soft sand and great scenery including some roped off nesting areas with birds in. Many birds around in the trees at the car parks. And osprey everywhere (at the top of most of the poles as well as just randomly in the trees) We hired a bike for an hour which was hard work but enjoyable. And enjoyed walking on the pier watching the fishermen. Plenty of big birds on the pier hoping to get fed! Plenty of restrooms dotted around although it would be nice to have some more water fountains (some of them don't even work so ensure you bring lots of drink with you, although there are places you can buy drinks from) Costs $5 to get in (plus all the tolls on the way) but if you go on a good day then it feels like you're on your own private beach as there weren't many people around when we went. Highly recommend this place and we will be back.
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5John O 5:00 PM May 25, 2021
Beach, History, Wildlife
My wife and I were her Tue May 11, 2021. White powder sand, warm tranquil water, cafe, bicycles, birds, fish - it has it all. Parking is plentiful and it was $5 to enter, ask for maps at the gate. There are actually several beaches here among the islands. The Fort is maintained but not restored, please climb to the top for the views.
