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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
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1800 Gulf Blvd
Belleair Beach, FL 33786-3339
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.
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Caladesi Island State Park
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Off the Gulf Coast, 1 mile west of Dunedin
Dunedin, FL 34698
727-469-5918
Amenities include bath houses, concessions, nature trails, picnic areas, a playground, restrooms, showers and wheelchair access. One of the few pristine barrier islands along Florida's Gulf Coast and is accessible only by boat. While on the ferry from Honeymoon Island you can spot dolphins and osprey while learning about the history of the area. The island features abundant wildlife, a ranger station, boat docks, beach and kayak rentals, mangrove kayak trails and even a concession stand offering beer and wine. Caladesi was once part of one large island called Hog Island after the hogs that a pioneer family raised there. A book about the key, "Yesteryear, I lived in Paradise," by Myrtle Scharrer Betz, daughter of the first homesteader, is available on Amazon.com. Caladesi Island was named America's #1 Beach in 2008, #2 Beach in 2006 and 2007 by Dr. Beach. Please note there is an entry fee to the park which is included in the price of the ferry boat ticket. See the park's website for more details.
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10 Pier 60 Dr.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Did you know that Clearwater holds the record for most days of sunshine (361 days) and that is no imagination. Look at the Guinness Book of World Records. Did you know that Clearwater was nominated for having two of the top ten beaches in the United States of America?
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At the mouth of Tampa Bay, southwest of Fort DeSoto Beach
St. Petersburg, FL 34698
727-893-2627
Located at the mouth of Tampa Bay, southwest of Fort De Soto Park. This 440-acre island is the home to one of the last government-operated lighthouses, built in 1858, in the nation. It is still an active navigational aide to all ships entering Tampa Bay. Now a wildlife refuge, Egmont Key was a camp for captured Seminoles during the Third Seminole War and was a Union Navy base during the Civil War. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection cooperatively manages Egmont Key with the U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service and the U.S. Coast Guard. Several boats offer snorkeling excursions to this island which is accessible only by boat. Egmont Key also has a variety of significant natural resources, including a large population of gopher tortoises, and its beach is used as a nesting area by loggerhead sea turtles.
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3500 Pinellas Bayway S.
Tierra Verde, FL 33715-2528
727-582-2267
727-552-1863
True to a beach that has been ranked number one in the continental United States, Fort De Soto Park offers 1,136 unspoiled acres and seven miles of beaches. A unique area made up of five islands, the park features a fort built during the Spanish-American War on the largest of the islands, Mullet Key. Two fishing piers, camping areas, a concession stand, bathroom facilities and covered picnic shelters are available. Fort De Soto Park also offers a popular biding & skating trail as well as rental facilities for conoes, kayaks and bicycles. There is an 35 cent toll on the bridges leading into the park.
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1700 Sunset Dr.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-2240
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.
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5730 Shore Blvd.
Gulfport, FL 33707-6038
727-893-1068
This open beach recreation area on beautiful Boca Ciega Bay, is located on Shore Boulevard South between 54th and 58th Streets. The beach is conveniently located near shops and restaurants. Come out and enjoy some time in the sun. Whether you wish to relax, play bocci ball and horseshoes or enjoy your lunch at a covered picnic table, enjoy all of the amenities available to you.
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Honeymoon Island State Park
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1 Causeway Blvd.
Dunedin, FL 34698
727-469-5942
A natural barrier island, this state park boasts four miles of sandy beaches, nature trails and abundant wildlife. Don't be surprised to see an endangered gopher tortoise walking across your path or hear the call of an osprey or the bark of Fido, who can frolic freely on the dog beach. The Pinellas Trail has a spur that runs the length of the Dunedin Causeway right to the park entrance. Honeymoon Island got its name from a Life Magazine contest for newlyweds in 1939, couples won a two-week honeymoon stay on the island. Photos of these love birds can be viewed at the park's two-story Rotary Club Centennial Nature Center. In 2007 Honeymoon Island was Florida's most visited state park. Beaches, nature and accessibility. In addition to being a great destination, it's also the lunching point to Caladesi Island State Park America's #1 Beach for 2008. Please note there is an admission fee. See the park's website for more details.
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1700 Gulf Blvd.
Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
727-588-4852
727-464-3379
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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19305 Gulf Blvd
Indian Shores, FL 33785-2214
727- 595-4020
Amenities: Parking, restrooms, showers and wheelchair access.
Lay of the Land: Visitors will find small town charms with mom-and-pop accommodations, vacation cottages and seasonal rentals lining the white sandy beach. On many parts of the beach you will find sand dunes restored with native vegetation, such as sea grapes and sand grasses.
Little Known Facts: In 1927 the government filled the pass just north of the present day town limits, joining the upper Sand Key to the lower beaches. Once called Indian Rocks Beach South Shore, this town wisely shortened its name in 1973 to Indian Shores.
Why You Should Go: Co-existing with Mother Nature permeates throughout this small beach town. Indian Shores is home of the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, the largest bird hospital in the world, which is funded exclusively from private donations. Admission to the sanctuary is free.
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