Hightower Beach Park

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Quiet and peaceful beach, really nice to relax and listen to the sound of the massive waves crashing. Also a good spot to watch the surfers. There is a decent amount of parking with overflow across the street. The facilities are kept pretty clean and there are public restrooms. read more

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Laurel H.

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A convenient place to take a beach day! Or, simply stop by the top of the steps to check the waves. It's a spacious beach for a good time with your friends and family to enjoy. I've gone so many times and it's so pretty!! Always a beach girl...forever a beach girl. Five Stars! It's even worth the sort of difficult time parking , to get on that beach for a few. Cheers. read more

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Robyn F.

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Nice beach a bit rocky. Has a ramp for easier access. Multiple showers & a bathroom. Plenty of parking. Good area. Definitely enjoyable, recommended. read more

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Eric Z.

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The waves were rolling in high and hard with today's high tide...this beach is great for the surfers, wave watchers, and beach walkers. Love the roar of these awesome waves. read more

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Angel L.

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Great beach for taking a walk, sunrise or sunset. Not too crowded for those who prefer a more quiet experience.

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Bill S.

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This is why Florida is cool. You could be driving and see a parking lot to a small and secluded beach. Best of all, parking is *free*! Maybe Florida has all beaches free, in New York you have to have a sticker or pay for parking. Finding a free spot makes me a giddy tourist. Giddy I said! A nice clean, quite public beach with an area for bathrooms. Fan! read more

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Andi P.

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5 Stars for my current (not-so-secret-anymore) favorite chill beach spot. Despite my recent affinity for the modern "crop top," I'm past the stage where my ideal beach-day includes Jell-O shots and loud music (Dang kids! ~grumpy old Andi). This is more my [geriatric] speed. It's essentially a beach entrance with a parking lot (limited but never full), outdoor shower, and actual, real bathrooms. It's silly how much flushable toilets make me giddy... And yet considering the smell of a typical Porto Potty on a hot day it's not so silly. The real highlight though is once you walk over the bridge to see the beautiful ocean and near-empty beach. This is a surfing favorite so expect to see tanned folks riding some waves. Other than that you may see a few families, as the fact that there aren't any beachside bars really helps keep it calm and clean. Overall, this is a great beach for creeping on surfers and relaxing. Looking for a rowdier beach with bars and music? Drive 10 minutes North and check out Cocoa Beach. read more

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Ward D.

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A very nice place to go to the beach This is a beach park located at the intersection of A1A and Shearwater Parkway. There is a stoplight at this intersection so getting in and out in any direction is not difficult. There are 20-30 parking spots in the parking lot for this beach park. Parking can fill up quickly during the day so I would suggest going early. This is NOT a dog beach. There is one of those south by Eau Gallie. There is a building next to the parking lot with bathrooms and there is an outdoor shower and foot wash right off the beach walkway. The walkway is relatively short and has a ramp for an entrance right onto the beach. The low and high tide seemed to be about 70-50 feet, respectively, from the boardwalk. It seems a good place for surfing or paddleboard surfing as we saw several people doing both in the surf on the day we visited. As an added bonus to this beach park, there is a boardwalk that goes from the parking lot, over the dunes to the south, and comes out on the sidewalk on the East side of A1A. Overall, a very nice beach park to visit the beach in the area. Full disclosure, In 2017 a woman was assaulted at this park. The city has since bought and installed camera(s) that are monitored. Be safe and enjoy. read more

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Nancee M.

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Hightower is our favorite beach to come to. It's never very crowded and they have clean facilities. The sand is nice and the view is beautiful. read more

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Kurt K.

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Wow this is not the beach access I went to when I was a kid. Used to hang out with my Rottie Briar back In the late 80's. Much improved. Smallish parking lot but bathrooms and a shower. Nice seating area above the dunes and a nice gradient on the ramp down to the beach. Handicap friendly. A nice touch. It is the beach so what can one say bad. The product is great. Not much litter which is appreciated. So thank you to all who pick up after themselves. We could see the old Vehicle AssemblyBuilding at the Cape it was so clear. You could really see the curvature of the beach. Glad the only white I saw on this Christmas was the white sand. read more

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Dianna B.

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The east coast of Florida is full of beautiful stretches of beach, and High Tower Beach Park is just another shining example of that. During Spring break, right before my cruise, it was comfortable, there weren't a lot of folks there. So that's a plus. read more

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Todd W.

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My secret spot ( maybe not now!). Small parking area with bathrooms. Beautifully sea fig wooded deck walk to beach and a seperate deck area with picnic tables. Walk down to a short but untouched beach area that is usually very private if you're looking for quiet. read more

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Hightower Beach will always have a place dear to my heart! After all, I used to frequent this beach as a young girl when I first moved to Florida and lived practically a stone's throw away! Hightower Beach has had a make over since the days of my youth, but they are positive changes to include a new and bigger parking lot and boardwalk! The beach looks great and this is a great access point to the Atlantic Ocean! This is a hot spot for locals, military members/ families, and surfers, with it's perfectly central location in Satellite Beach. read more

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Justice F.

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I like that it has free parking and is typically not too busy, but the water has rocks all on the bottom that cut my friend's foot while we were out there today! So I wouldn't recommend taking younger kids out here unless they are just playing in the sand. Lots of seashells here too! read more

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Irina N.

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One of my favorite beaches...still relatively unknown, but people are discovering this little gem. Even still, a very quiet and never overcrowded beach. A lot of surfers come here, there are often great waves. I love the little parking lot, there is a restroom and free parking , though not many spaces. There is a little wooden walk way to go for a stroll or run. The beach is always clean and there are so little people! Good food choices nearby too. Great little "secret" place. read more

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Alicia A.

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My favorite beach and a favorite for several locals. No life guards but also no questionable people. Lots of security

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Jamie S.

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Great beach with clean restrooms, picnic table/pavilion, and boardwalk overlooking the beach. Only complaints: Unless you get there super early on the weekend, there won't be any parking left. The boardwalk is pretty short.. was hoping for a longer boardwalk to take my baby in the stroller and go for a nice beachside walk. read more

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Barbara D.

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nice Beach here. not many tourists which is nice because it is not very crowded. the water is very nice and warm. the sand is a pretty color. lots of shells as well. there are some big rocks in the ocean though so watchg out for those when swimming. still a great beach you should check it out read more

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815 Hwy A1A
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
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Does Hightower Beach Park have bike parking?

No, Hightower Beach Park does not have bike parking.

Does Hightower Beach Park have parking?

Yes, Hightower Beach Park has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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