Fort De Soto Park was honestly one of the biggest surprises of our Florida trip. The second we…read morearrived, we could see why so many people love this place. The beaches were absolutely beautiful with soft white sand and clear Gulf water that looked straight out of a travel magazine. Even though it's a popular park, it still felt peaceful and relaxing. One of the coolest parts was how much variety there is here. You can relax on the beach, bike the trails, go kayaking, fish, camp, or explore the historic Spanish-American War-era fort. Walking through the old fort while looking out over the water was such a unique experience and made the park feel completely different from a normal beach destination. We also spotted wild Nanday Parakeets flying around the park, which made the whole place feel even more tropical and unforgettable. Seeing bright green parrots while standing near the ocean was definitely not something we expected. Everything felt very clean, well maintained, and easy to access. Fort De Soto Park is the kind of place where you could easily spend an entire day and still not see everything. We would absolutely come back again and highly recommend adding this spot to your Florida bucket list. Check out our video on our socials @reessroots

We went to dog park by Bay Pier at De Soto…read more The signs are clear. The ground around the bathrooms are little untidy. The beach is clean.

I've written reviews before about this place. It's magical. The whole area of Pass A Grill is…read morebreathtaking and simply beautiful. I like the atmosphere and the small touristy atmosphere as well. It's not overwhelming and there is so much to see and experience. The beach alone is amazing. The water is the perfect temperature. Depending on which area you choose the settle down in on the beach is where you will find either the nice sand or the Shelly kind of sand. This weekend we had the Shelly kind of sand which is at the southern point. But it is ok. It will work out and you will still have a great time.

This is a beautiful beach with pristine water and a great location--there is no shortage of things…read moreto do in the immediate area, which makes it a fun spot for a day out. However, I would definitely recommend wearing water shoes or sandals. The sand is quite rough and packed with broken-up shells, making it sharp and fairly painful to walk on barefoot. Additionally, the parking situation is a bit steep at $6/hour. Compared to other nearby beaches that offer free or more affordable parking options, it feels like a bit much. If you don't mind the extra cost and are prepared with footwear, it's still a lovely place to visit!

Upon having a discussion with my Mr. about how the sun rises in the east and sets in the west it's…read moretime for show and tell ROADS LEADING TO THE BEACH TO WATCH THE SUNSET LETS GO!! White sand beaches, clear water and such a laid back atmosphere. it's a beautiful day, couples are laying together on their blankets, kids are playing with sand building their own sand castles, collecting seashells, chasing birds, running in and out of the very cold water I think the temperature this day was about 72 degrees the sun was setting for the night , food was amazing the views of the perfect sunset just right for smooching on the beach with your love one!!

We come back every year. A second home! We always love it and there is No place better than SPB!read more

I saw a video on IG a few months back that stated this beach would make you feel like you were on a…read moreisland, so I had to check out Bean Point Beach. It was an hour plus drive south from my friends house in Gulfport to Anna Maria Island. Bean Point is the north point of the island. Be cautious if you park in a neighborhood as they will ticket you $75 if your car is touching the road. We find out the hard way:( We walked a few blocks and found a public beach access. When I saw the beach I couldn't believe my eyes. The water was a gorgeous color of blue/green! It was hard to belive this was Florida lol. We walked for a while and I found some pretty shells to take home from my adventure. This part of the beach wasn't too crowded which I loved. A few people were fishing and others were sitting and relaxing. While a few tourists were in the water. Brrrr it was too cold for me. I only let it hit my feet lol. I highly recommend checking out Bean Point Beach so you can see this lovely water and beach for yourself!

We checked all the beaches in Anna Maria Island, so of course we had to come to Bean Point. It…read morefeels like a more private beach, surrounded by vacation rentals, but it is still open to the public. Parking is not easy to find, and on weekends it is probably even harder. We came on a Thursday late afternoon, and it was already a bit difficult. There are no bathrooms or restaurants here, just you, the sand, and the ocean. It's quiet, peaceful, and not crowded at all. It feels romantic but also nice for families who want a calm beach day. It's definitely worth visiting, but it's less accessible than Coquina Beach or Manatee Public Beach.

Great place to hang out and enjoy the beautiful Tampa Bay ... living on the island of Tierra Verde…read moreoff the coast of St. Petersburg

My husband and I rented a 2 bedroom condo here - it is the only weekly rental availability on…read moreTierra Verde. I think it is the closest place you can stay by Fort DeSoto Beach. Also very close to St Pete Beach, Treasure Island, and Madeira Beach. They are all privately owned units, we stayed in E-52 which overlooked the bay and salt water pool/hot tub. They had a tandem bike which they allowed us to use. We rode all over the island and saw beautiful multi-million dollar homes that surrounded us. A cool bar/restaurant called Billy's was waling distance. The unit was clean, had two bedroom, 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen, flat screen TVs, and a living room with a balcony. And we paid way less than if we stayed at a hotel - less than $800 for a full week! Would definitely return and recommend this complex. There was so much to do - I am sure we will be returning for more.

Not my most favorite beach of all time but what I DID like was the mix of young and old .. it…read morewasn't flooded with young children or seniors , there were couples of all ages holding hands.... It was the perfect mix of people .. also .. not TOO many people either .. very populated but not crowded and having easy access to a food place , a bar and restrooms ( Caddy's ) is a very nice feature. Also.. it's very easy to haul all your stuff onto the sand unlike many beaches which have very difficult access.

What a beautiful beach this is. There are certainly tons of beaches to visit in Florida but this is…read moreone of my favorites. The beach is large and spacious, they have common sense parking and there's millions of seashells for you to find. Definitely worth the drive!

Wow! What an experience! We took a 9am tour to Shell Key on Cap'n Dalton's boat. There were only…read moresix passengers on board, which meant there was plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the sunshine. Dalton provided expert commentary about the area, even pointing out a few celebrity homes and yachts along the way. It was a gorgeous ride over to Shell Key, and we even saw a few dolphins along the way. Once on the island, we had about 45-50 minutes to explore the beaches and do a little snorkeling and shell-hunting. The island is aptly named, with rows and piles of shells along its white, sandy beaches. The water was warm and perfect for swimming. Soon enough we were back on board and heading back to the harbor. And that's when the magic happened: dolphins! Following along in our wake, and no doubt attracted to the enthusiastic squeals of one of our dolphin-loving fellow passengers, the dolphins put on quite a show. Even Dalton, who I assume sees a LOT of dolphins, was impressed by how long they followed in our wake and performed jumps and flips for us. It was truly one of the most remarkable experiences of my life! Thank you Dalton and Island Ferry for an amazing and memorable tour and one of the true highlights of our vacation!

Lovely tour! Our guide was very nice and chill, she definitely wanted to make sure we had a good…read moretime. Obviously its never a guarantee, but we saw dolphins and a manatee on our tour. Groups are small and the boats are very comfortable. They use pontoon boats so you have shade, which I definitely appreciated. The beach they took us to to snorkeling was gorgeous.

Shark tooth city!!! The crew of the Fort De Soto fairy to Egmont Key had us all laughing and…read moreenjoying a good time. The only thing I regret is that we didn't have more time on the island. if you're thinking about enjoying this incredible experience, I would definitely consider taking the early cruise over. this way you can come back with a full set of teeth! Happy hunting!

Booked a trip with Hubbard's Marina. We departed from Ft De Soto…read more Art and Skip were our captains and they were great! We left Ft De Soto at 11am. Arrived around Egmont Key around 11:15am or so. We had to be back on the boat by 2:15pm for a 2:30pm departure to arrive back to Ft De Soto by 3pm. The boat was $30 per person. The park entrance fee is $5. Worth the trip and money. Leave early and allow plenty of time for traffic The boat offers covered seating and a galley on board selling snacks, soda, and water. Definitely pack snacks and food. We didn't thinking we wouldn't want or need it but regretted it. I brought 2 40oz water bottles, which was enough for me. Wear beach clothing with a bathing suit and cover-up. Bring sun protection too. If you don't want to buy food, drink and snacks on board be sure to pack a small cooler.

Hidden gem, the water is easy to access with a parking lot conveniently located next to the beach…read more The beach is a 1/2 mile wide and miles long with soft-white sand that doesn't stick to you. The beach is lined with hotels, motels, beautiful homes and a few restaurants that are great for a quick bite to eat and have drinks. This beach is family friendly and nice for jogging along the water.

I love St Pete Beach so much I decided to live here! It's quiet, clean, and the beach is beautiful!read more

My god, best tour guide ever. Excellent tour. Scott was extremely personable, he gave us a…read morecomplete rundown of the area, and also gave us advice for or trip including places to eat and other fun things to do. I came in 2025 with my son Mikey and Daughter Antoinette. Scott was very entertaining. Memorable experience.

This was such a great kayak tour. It's suitable for beginners as it is at a relaxed pace. Scott is…read morea fantastic tour guide with lots of local knowledge of the area. He leaves time for shell collecting on a beach. This is a family-owned business and they do it so well. Highly recommended!