Sunset Beach has always been a favorite spot for our family. Great place to relax in the sun, enjoy a walk, let the kids play in water, the park or even a game of volleyball. Its a beautiful neighborhood gem. read more

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Next, I stopped by Sunset Beach in historic Tarpon Springs to see what all the hype was about. It was definitely much busier than Robert K. Rees Memorial Park. Families were enjoying the water, and they were even setting up for a wedding ceremony while I was there, which gave the beach a really warm, community feel. For me, though, I had the same experience I did at Robert K. Rees. As soon as I stepped into the water, I could feel a soft muddy layer mixed in with the sand under my feet. The water also looked like it had very little movement, almost as if it wasn't circulating much, which just wasn't appealing to me. I know plenty of people love this beach, and that's perfectly okay. It's simply not the kind of beach I'm searching for. I'm still on the hunt for those crystal-clear waters and firm, sandy bottom that make me want to stay all day. read more

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Yet again another non-swimmable beach. This was another Tarpon Springs Beach we stopped at since there was no way we would get close to Clearwater Beach on the Sunday they had the take over and it was chaos! This beach is pretty bc of the palm trees on the beach but the water is very shallow here like not even ankle deep until you walk far in and there's tons of seaweed. Come for a picnic when it's cooler out, but don't expect to be swimming in the water. Non residents pay $5 a day or pay for a yearly permit. Residents are free with a registered City-issued permit. read more

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Earlier in the afternoon, I asked the Internet where to find the best sunset in the area and it sent me to the aptly named Sunset Beach here in Tarpon Springs. That was absolutely the right call and since it was such a clear afternoon, it worked out very well. The beach is at the end of a narrow causeway and at the end is a decent sized parking area with a pavilion that has picnic space, a proper beach and even restrooms. There was plenty of parking on this early Spring evening and I had no problems with the Sprinter van. Walking out to the pavilion was easy as it is paved and completely handicapped accessible. Super windy and a little crowded with about 100 people who had the same idea as I did. Some of the more mature folks had cleverly brought chairs which was the right move. Departing took a bit as most weren't interested in staying after the sun went down. Like me! The roads do lead to here but it's not easy. Trust your GPS and take the first parking space you spot. [Review 386 of 2025 - 2035 in Florida - 23948 overall] read more

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This isn't the worst beach, per se, but it's nothing I'd write home about. Overall, it's definitely a nice little spot where you could play volleyball or have a nice little picnic if you wanted to. The sands are relatively clean, though I will admit some places are a bit muddy due to the rinsing stations, but that's to be expected. It's small but has its charm as a neighborhood beach. As far as compliments go, that's all I got. Criticisms are a different story. The parking situation is an absolute nightmare, especially during events. I get that it's more a neighborhood beach and people are expected to walk to it but having parking in the middle of the drive when it's already narrow enough, and the roads are rather bumpy when getting close to parking near the beach. Also...The bathrooms are abominable and are akin to what I've experienced in grade school; unkempt, smelly, and just putrid. More often than not they tend to be out of order. I'd rather be constipated again than ever use one of their bathrooms on this beach; they're *that* bad... The water? It is warm without any waves sadly, and it is just...really dirty. A lot of seaweed and muck to be found in these waters, and who knows what people (including me) have stepped on in the past whenever swimming was done. With how badly the bathrooms are in disrepair around here, I think I know why the waters are so warm around here...I'm shocked I haven't found any traces of defecation in the waters on this beach; I can certainly smell it from there, that's for sure. Needless to say, I wouldn't recommend you go swimming in the water around here. It's a relatively nice beach to come to if you live in the area, and very close to it...If you're looking for a beach to actually have a beach day at? I wouldn't recommend this one. read more

This beach is absolutely gorgeous and I found it on Tripadvisor and glad I did. There was plenty of parking however I can imagine this being so popular. It gets busy on the weekends. I read online that dogs are not allowed, but I came here and left my dog in the car until I noticed many people did bring their dogs out on the beach. read more

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There's something truly special about Sunset Beach. It's small and quiet, but intimate and charming. One of my favorite things about our little town is how everyone gathers here in the evenings to watch the sunset--it's such a beautiful, shared experience. The beach has clean bathrooms, a playground, a boat launch, and plenty of free parking, which makes it easy and family-friendly. They also host sunset movie nights, which I've heard are a must-do. Whether you're a local or just visiting, Sunset Beach is the perfect spot to slow down and soak it all in. read more

Sunset Beach - My husband enjoying the magic of Sunset Beach - Beaches Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

This is the locals beach. A lovley white sand barrier island that hase good parking, lots of area and a Free Little library - take or give. Plenty of oarking up and down the street leading out to the island head. Great place to see a sunset or catch the fireworks read more

Depends on what you go for? Not a lot of walking room on the beach. Ending up walking down the road. But the wood bridges through the trees is relaxing and quiet read more

The name of this beach says it all. This is a nice place to come and watch the sunset. There are a number of benches available if you don't happen to have your own chairs or forgot to being a beach towel. This place is mainly visited by local residents and is not a touristy spot. You will not find sugar white sand here and as it is located on the inner coastal side, seashell hunting will be somewhat limited. There are times this location can get crowded but most of the time there is usually plenty of room, at the entrance there are several places to have a picnic with bbq pits, and the restrooms are well maintained. In closing, this is not were I would come to enjoy the water, or look for seashells. It is however, one of our favorite spots to watch the sunset. read more

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Great beach if you want to feel like you're at the beach without having the full beach experience. If you're looking for a nice, sandy beach, this ain't it. It reminds me of a lake more than a beach. My cousins chose this beach to spend our Memorial Day get together because of the grills, picnic tables, and shaded areas. We had a pretty big group and not everyone wanted to go in the water. Plus, we all brought food and my cousins wanted to cook. My family of four loves the beach and were a little disappointed at this particular one. We were excited to lay out and play in the sand all day and even came prepared with beach chairs, toys, and accessories. After about an hour we were ready to go. The beach area has a lot of seaweed. I'm not sure if smoking is prohibited, maybe not yet at the time, because we saw a few people smoking. As expected, it was packed on MDW. Parking was a bit challenging but we managed. If it were up to me (and not my extended family), I wouldn't return. read more

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I'm here right now and everything is great, except there are no working showers (there are 2 rinse stations). The only running water is in the bathroom. I feel especially bad for the bus load of teachers and elementary school kids that will have to get back on the bus full of seawater stench and sand. read more

I love sunset beach is quant and quite ans sooo peaceful. Rather you do with friends or family or solo it's a great trip always!

Another beautiful sunset over the Gulf of Mexico near Howard Park in Tarpon Springs. Every night, it is a different but beautiful sunset. read more

Sunset Beach - Sunset over the Gulf of Mexico - Beaches Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

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Quiet and peaceful; I was surprised that parking was free! Bathroom was fine. Lots of available benches when we visited. read more

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There aren't really any bad beaches but certainly we can all agree some beaches are better than others, I personally think this beach would be better described as a great location to watch the sunset and less about the beach. I love the beaches on the Gulf Coast of Florida but location is everything - anytime the word "silt" is mentioned when a beach is discussed it raises a flag for me and I immediately lower my expectations and I also make sure I bring an extra pair of flop-flops to walk through the muck to get to the water. The parking lot here is awesome being it's a very short walk from anywhere you park to the water, although there's probably never enough parking at any beach I think the number of parking spaces aligns well with the size of this beach. The interior of this small peninsula is filled with sand, small palm trees and benches that are scattered throughout this small area, the entrance to the water is surrounded by a number of larger rocks that can become slippery and may be a challenge for some to navigate (silt promotes algae growth and weeds). The water is warm and clear this time of the year and it's easy to see the rocks that emerge from the silty sand but there are many hidden rocks as well so I choose to wear flip-flops or water shoes. I don't want to paint a negative picture, I just don't want you to think this is a sugar sand patch of paradise - if you just want to catch some rays and stake out a small claim near the water this is probably a place you'll love but don't expect to jump up from your beach towel and run out into the water unobstructed, it's more of a stand up and find a path to walk out into the water type of place. As far as a place to watch the sunset this is a great destination, but if you're still driving here 10 minutes before the sunsets you're gonna miss the event. If your intention is to merely to watch the sun disappear into the water come early and hangout and you'll be rewarded... read more

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This is a lovely park with accessible beach. There is a lot of parking, but it can fill to capacity for the sunset. This beach also has a Free Little Library, for exchanging books to read. There are picnic tables, if you forget chairs and tables. A volleyball net was being used for sport, even though a sign said no organized sports. A nearby pavilion was used by young children doing summersaults. For the sunset, you can sit or stand on the beach. You can sit in your own chair. Several benches are available on the beach or in the concrete before the beach. It is much cooler here than in town, so we enjoyed the breezes. It wasn't very crowded, and there is no admission fee. Palm trees were all over the place, adding shade & atmosphere. Since most every stranger is 6 feet apart, we felt it was not necessary to wear our masks. There are bathrooms, water fountains, and a playground, too! Very nice place to hang out! read more

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A hidden gem. Awesome place to go and see the gorgeous sunsets. Was lucky enough to see a few dolphin swim by... neat! read more

Sunset Beach - Beaches Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

Sunset beach is a beautiful place to catch of course the sunset. The beach park has a nice playground area for the kids when they are tired of the water and a nice pavilion right on the beach for those who need to stay out of the sun or for that family get together. There are also vending machines, restrooms, and showers. Yay for showers to wash off the sand before getting in your car. The beach is located at the southern tip of Treasure Island. It has some great history with adventures awaiting. read more

Sunset Beach - Beaches Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

What a wonderful gem So much more peaceful.than expected. Named perfectly Don't miss put on this place

Love it! Went the day after Independence Day. Not crowded and found close parking. It was a perfect and relaxing day. read more

Sunset Beach - Sunset Beach view on 7/5/22. - Beaches Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

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Sunset Beach Oh boy, this place is a must when you visit Clearwater. It's a small park but with the best view ever here in South Florida. The parking is free and it's not that big. You have beach access with a few benches and then here you can also see the most amazing sunset. read more

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This is a pretty spot to visit. We found a parking spot easily but it would definitely fill up quickly in peak times. Currently, the washrooms and rinsing stations are closed/ not operational (Dec.15/24). read more

Warm Gulf water, a beautiful sandy beach dotted with shells that are colorful and uniquely shaped, parasailers seen in Florida's blue, blue sky. Add in the delightful squeals of kids enjoying the area under the watchful eye of their parents...Ahhhhh, Florida Our visitors from Minnesota, Paul & Patty, totally enjoyed dipping those toes in The Gulf of Mexico even though Patty (with a broken knee) had to venture in using her crutches. What a good sport Good fun...great memories. read more

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Beautiful beach with easy parking, clean restrooms, and incredible views. Be sure to stay after the time of sunset for the best colors. read more

Sunset Beach - Sunset Beach December 10, 2022 - Beaches Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

Free parking beach in Tarpon Springs, not like the beach with waves like a larger beach but a low key stretch of beach you can go in the water, sit and watch the sunset in a perfect location. It's definitely more relaxing here. They also have pavilions to have get togethers. Also impressive were the number of public restrooms for such a small beach. Definitely a little secret in Tampa bay. read more

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Great place for locals to go. This place has a boat launch as well as beach areas. It has plenty of benches and tables to sit and take in the view or make use of the table for a variety of social happenings. It's a perfect place to take out a kayak or just sit in the water. if you're looking for some rest and relaxation come on by and I may just see you there. read more

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Great place for gatherings, picnicking, swimming, boating! Has a new playground, boat ramp, bathrooms and you can often find live music under the bandshell. Best sunset around, but bring bug spray at night for no seeums . read more

Sunset Beach has free parking, a bathroom with 2 stalls (where I changed clothes), and a kid's playground. Then there's the beach. The sand was very soft and it was easy to walk barefoot. The water was clear but yellow? I don't know why. The thing I was disappointed about is that the ocean is only knee deep at this beach. You can literally walk 2 football fields into the water and still be knee deep. Weird. Plus there's these odd underwater sea grasses that I didn't feel comfortable walking on. This beach is perfect for children under 5yo because it's shallow water, and many families were having a great time and even hosting birthday parties in the shelter right on the beach. I got some much needed sunshine and everything was free, but I was hoping for deeper water. read more

Quaint little getaway great for families and solos alike. Sure, the water isn't as clear or colored as some of the other beaches, but it's clean, has great parking to beach distance, and amenities like concerts at sunsets and clean restrooms. The water was so calm and warm. Great for kids! And also for parents who gave a lot to haul from the cars since the beach begins pretty much 15 feet depending on parking. Would love to be here again. Great sand too. read more

Sunset Beach - Beaches Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

Beautiful area and nice curved peninsula type Layout!l We just loved this beach so much. We went specifically for the sunset! No entry fee and there are bathrooms. read more

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Quite, free parking. Beach itself is small low key. Not the waves of other beaches. On the rockie side. Bathroom and some shade parking and picknick tables. read more

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Sunset beach a nice small beach with soft sand ,free parking , public bathrooms and a playground for the kids . Enjoyed my day never overcrowded at all read more

A small beach with free public parking and benches. A great place to visit and relax for awhile. read more

Sunset Beach - Beaches Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

What a small but beautiful beach to sit quiet and watch the sunset. Every sunset is different. read more

Sunset Beach - Sunset at sunset beach park, August 2021. - Beaches Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

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Very beautiful and peaceful. been needing this for a long time. this will be a come back for sure.

So I've visited the beach on a Sunday and then again on Monday... Both days were serene. There was a lot of seaweed buildup but I assume they wait until a certain point in the week to come and scoop it all up. *shrugs* The water isn't as pretty as the Atlantic or Pacific but that's just based on my own observations. And the murkiness wasn't stopping anyone from swimming (well except for me lol). Lots of tiny crabs and ants galore. But maybe I have the high wind to thank for not being bothered much by either. Kiteboarding is a serious water sport for this beach too. Each day throughout the day people continued pumping up their sails and suiting up to sail with the wind. Saw a few jet skis too but I didn't notice if they were for rent or brought by the people at the beach. It's quaint, free parking, has a play area for kids, and not packed with people, so I'd recommend it. read more

Look like a perfect spot to pull up your beach chair relax by the sea enjoy and let your mind and body breathe and and savor the beauty. Watch the palm trees flow in the breeze read more

Sunset beach is one of my favorite places to visit, very serene beach. I really enjoy it here. Seems like all ages out enjoying themselves from kids playing, seniors relaxing, people fishing, boating and jet skiing. Clean restroom, mini library and free parking. read more

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Sunset Beach is off the Fred Howard Park and is beautiful! We love kayaking and snorkeling there!