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    Treasure Island Beach

    4.4 (136 reviews)

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    James W.

    Love going to this beach. The water is clear and warm. There is really no seaweed. Publix is right across the street. I was able to go get a sub and beer to enjoy while on the beach. Sunset on the beach was beautiful.

    Maryerie R.

    Went on Sunday about 11 AM and got lucky and was able to find parking. The beach stayed pretty sparse in the area where we were located. It was very nice and soothing. Can't wait to spend more summer days there!

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    Effay A.

    Love this small beach town. It was completely underwater during the two big hurricanes and it took some time to come back a little bit. The drum circle is fun. Parking is the worst part. Owned mostly by a private company Hard to find and expensive when you do. Especially since they raised the prices. Do not park at any private businesses as they will tow and it is very expensive. Enjoy the Beach if yiu make it

    Dale S.

    For me, treasure Island Beach ended up being more irritating than relaxing. It's not the worst Beach I've ever been to, but it definitely doesn't live up to its reputation and my overall experience was underwhelming with an air of pretension. Paying for parking immediately. Set the tone, especially since there's nothing particularly special about this beach. On top of that, I didn't realize until after I paid for parking that it's not dog friendly, which feels ridiculous for such a wide open public space. Sand, I did venture out for a while and the sound was ultra fine which super annoying. The views are okay and it wasn't crowded which is nice but now I know why. Most of the people I saw were much older and were fully dressed walking on the pathway and not really utilizing the beach. There are so many beaches in Florida. I'm not sure why anyone comes here. Nothing stood out or made us want to stay or really justified all the inconveniences. This beach is just meh and if you're close by ok but definitely not worth going out of your way for.

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    Lisa M.

    Thanks to a dedicated team of volunteer beach cleanup folks, Treasure Island is a delight to visit in any season. The city banned smoking and dogs on the beach which helps keep the waterways safe for visitors and native wildlife. There are beach chairs and umbrellas for rent, three different inflatable slide and bouncy type activities for purchase, and wide open spaces to relax. There are public parking spaces (fees) and restrooms available during daylight hours.

    Michelle D.

    Beautiful beach with white sandy beaches don't disappoint!!! If you have any physical limitations, it is quite a walk from the parking lot to the beach.

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    Michael L.

    Nice clean beach. Well maintained. Nice big sidewalks and walkways. Small parking area. Get there early. Not too many restaurants close to the area where we were at. Had to drive to one. Kite festival during our visit. Loved it.

    Kevin B.

    Awesome spot on the barrier islands in Tampa, lots of restaurants, bars, and shopping. Everything you need in one great location. Getting around you have several choices from free taxis to scheduled trolly service, some hotels provide bikes and walking is always an option. This place is definitely worth a visit.

    Treasure Island Beach

    Beautiful calm beach with powder soft sand. Peaceful, relaxing, great for swimming, sunbathing or just walking along the shore.

    Rachel G.

    It's truly a beach. No bars, no restaurants, no entertainment around the area. Just the community, sand and water.

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    Kristin C.

    I visited Treasure Island beach on a Sunday morning and I thought it was a great beach. There is a public parking lot but it fills up by late morning. We got there around 9am and there was plenty of parking. You can pay for parking using the Park Mobile app and is $2 an hour. There is a snack bar, gift shop, and bathrooms on site.

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    Jenny M.

    Holy crap! It's almost a mile walk from the parking lot to the ocean at Treaure Island beach! Strike 1 - Treaure Island beach has to be Florida's widest beach with way too much sand to walk through with beach gear to get to the water. Strike 2 - bathrooms are closed. Bathrooms should close at sunset not at 5pm. Strike 3 - Concessions are closed. Strike 4 - there is no shaded cover over the playground, making the playground way too hot to use for most of the day. I've seen shading over virtually every other playground I've visited in Florida. Strike 5 - the facilities looked old, dirty, and run-down. Management really needs to pressure wash and add a fresh coat of paint to the place and modernize the 70s style architecture of this facility. Treasure Island Beach is located mid-island on Treasure Island, North of Sunshine Beach, and South of Sunshine Beach. Treasure Island Beach is also called "City of St Petersburg Municipal Beach at Treasure Island", which is unnecessarily & terribly wordy long name for a sign. When you see this worry sign, this is the best place with public beach parking for Treasure Island Beach. There are 6 volleyball courts you have to pass before you get to the beach and none of them are in use. It is along the mid-island stretch of Treasure Island that you'll find the paved Treasure Island Beach Trail, perfect for walking, skateboarding, dog-walking and bicycling. If you're in the Treasure Island area, I do not recommend going to Treasure Island Beach mid-island as the facilities are horrible and it's too far of a walk unless. The only time I do recommend visiting the Treasure Island Beach is when the Sand Ovations Masters Cup will have beautiful sand art on display in mid November every year. Otherwise, I recommend visiting Sunshine Beach on the Northern End of Treaure Island or Sunset Beach on the southern end of Treaure Island, home of Caddys Beach Bar!

    Lara T.

    Beautiful beach with plenty of white sand to get from the parking lot to the water. There's places to rent beach furniture as well as a huge inflatable water slide. They also have Sanding ovations event here. There an easy paid parking lot at the Gulf front park lot. The water is nice and clear, there's plenty of beach to walk on and I saw two dolphins playing and the most beautiful sky.

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    This was one of my favorite beaches for shelling m. Hurricanes in 2024 totally changed the landscape, but it eill always be beautiful

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    Awesome beach, my favorite in the area! Great to bring the kids to any time, week day or weekend. plenty of parking nearby

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    What a fantastic area. We really enjoyed this beach and it was so close to everything. I recommend it a lot!

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    Stay away from TI, FL on holiday weekends as the 'public' parking lots go to a fee of 2 hour minimum parking for $40 plus a 10% FU fee....

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    Ask the Community - Treasure Island Beach

    How much are cabana rentals for the day?

    Don't know price, but it's cash only

    Is the water clear like in south beach?

    Yes!

    Is the sand cold like on Siesta?

    It's powdery just like St Pete Beach, and bright white so it doesn't get too hot to walk on, but I've never heard it described as cold.

    Is this beach dog friendly?

    No, as you enter any of the beach access points you will see a sign that dogs are not permitted along with alcohol, glass or vehicles. During our last week there we did not see any pets or dogs on any of the public beaches.

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    Madeira Beach

    Madeira Beach

    4.2
    (85 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Mother's Day Madeira Beach…read more May 2026 We waited until later in the evening to finally walk out onto the beach after the Florida heat cooled down enough for us to enjoy it safely. The Gulf was is so beautiful at this time of the day , the breeze felt soft against our skin, and the fine white sand stretched endlessly beneath our feet. My mother is in her 80s now, and as we walked slowly together along the shoreline, I found myself thinking quietly... how many more days... months... or years do I have left with her? Life is so precious. Time moves faster than we all realize. Being able to spend quality time with my mother is a rare and precious gift.. moments like this at the beautiful ocean with the sound of the waves crashing along the shoreline... the warmth of the sunset wrapping us with tactile and visible heat .. At this moment in time I cherish every single moment I have with her. Nothing is forever

    Madeira beach is moi fave walking beach to breath in moi life force, improve moi Chi, energize moi…read moreAura. Gorgeous scenery, never ending blues that fade into pure white sands, beach-houses so spectacular the design cognoscenti applaud for their visuals gleaming in the sun kissed backdrop of "La Florida" The Land that Ponce de León claimed for his king and faith, naming it "La Florida" AKA "Feast of Flowers." OuiOui. What a beautiful feast indeed, non-commercialized, natural, secluded, what seems to be a never ending dream.. a paradise, as far as the eye can see, never crowded. Keep walking, ponder life's journey, then, keep going.. breathe in the sea air, you become "elated." To walk or tread on air is to feel "elated." Every breath you take, every step you make, walking, breathing, free flowing breathing, living in the moment, breathing in the Madeira beach sea air, breathing in the precious spark of life, inhale, exhale, the name of God, reminds me of the story of the name of God.. "There was a moment when Moses had the nerve to ask God what his name is. God was gracious enough to answer, and the name he gave is recorded in the original Hebrew as YHWH. Over time, we've arbitrarily added an "a" and an "e" in there to get YaHWeH, presumably because we have a preference for vowels. But scholars and Rabbi's have noted that the letters YHWH represent breathing sounds, or aspirated consonants. When pronounced without intervening vowels, it actually sounds like breathing. YH (inhale) ~ WH (exhale) So a baby's first cry, his first breath, speaks the name of God. A deep sigh calls His name - or a groan or gasp that is too heavy for mere words. Even an atheist would speak His name, unaware that their very breath is giving constant acknowledgment to God. Likewise, a person leaves this Earth with their last breath, when God's name is no longer filling their lungs. Being alive means I speak His name constantly. In sadness, we breathe heavy sighs. In joy, our lungs feel almost as though they'll burst. In fear, we hold our breath, and we often have to be reminded to breathe again in order to help us calm down. When we're about to do something challenging, we take a deep breath to source our courage. When you think about it, breathing is giving him praise. Even in the most difficult moments. God chose to give himself a name that we can't help but speak in every moment that we're alive." All of us, everyone, everywhere forever walking, sleeping, breathing, with the Breathtakingly beautiful name of God on our lips. "YH" inhale, "WH" exhale.. breathing, walking Madeira beach, on moi path, "elated" treading on air, Glorifying moi life force, moi Chi, moi Aura. Glorifying YH WH. "Added to my list of top 10 beaches in America." Highest Recommendations.

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    Treasure Island

    Treasure Island

    4.1
    (15 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Treasure Island. Just the name conjures up images of Robert Stephenson's famous book. This Florida…read moreresort town is definitely a different read. The sunsets are still spectacular. Nature won't let you down. But the actual island is slowly going down hill. The famous white sand beach is still there, but is suffering a little from erosion and now has areas of scrub as well. Recently extra sand was imported in, but 2 back to back hurricanes have spread that new sand everywhere but on the beach. Beware of the parking situation. It's funny that you can park in downtown St Petersburg or at Tampa Airport for less money than on Treasure Island. Unless you are staying at a motel or hotel on the beach that gives you a parking space along with your room expect to pay at least $6 an hour for parking on the beach. Stick to city owned parking lots. The privately owned lots are true tourist traps. At Pirate Square strip mall I paid online and still received a $63 parking ticket! There is no way to contact the company to complain and if you pay within a few days they reduce it to $43 to encourage people to not fight the ticket. Fortunately this lot has been torn down but the damage has been done and other private lots are following suit. Every year the Sand Sculpture competition in November and the Kite Festival in January bring back the festival crowds I remember from decades ago. In between times there is just an overpriced resort town as high end luxury hotels and corporate owned tourist trap store chains slowly replace the quaint little motels and local owned shops that gave the area its unique flavor. You can still find some of the Treasure Island spirit but you have to look hard.

    Went to see the sand art again this year. There did not seem to be as many as last year. The…read morebeach was nice and bought a few things from the vendors. The parking lot at the beach was full so had to park across the street and it was very expensive $28 for two hours.

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    Sunshine Beach

    Sunshine Beach

    4.0
    (3 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Found Sunshine Beach while looking for free parking and found it here. I added in the tips where…read moreexactly bc I forgot off hand. Looking on the map, I see it's called Sunshine Beach and I would have not known that otherwise. It's in Treasure Island. I actually came from Sunset Beach so Sunset beach to Sunshine Beach! There's no amenities here. It's straight up beach. If you have a lot of beach stuff, better bring a wagon or a lot of people to carry it. It's a bit of a hike. When you get to the beach, you will forget. Just enjoy the view and let the beach take you away!

    Sunshine Beach is located on the northern end of Treaure Island, North of Treasure Island Beach…read moremid-island, North of Sunset Beach on the southern end of Treaure Island, South of John's Pass, and South of Madeira Beach. Sunshine Beach is more residential than commercial, and home to everything from quaint beach cottages to Key West-styled three-story homes, although there are some of the smaller motels from the 50's and 60's in these neighborhoods. Here you will find dunes of sea oats lining the beach with walkovers providing access. Sunshine Beach does not have 1 big beach access parking lot but a bunch of small ones, which makes finding parking a bit more of a tedious task. The biggest parking lot is off Kingfish Drive with 28 spaces by Crabby's on the Pass, formerly JP Gators on the Pass. Crabby's on the Pass has bathrooms but no showers. The Kingfish Drive lot is across the street from Sunshine Beach but there is a walkway under John's Pass Bridge that you can take along John's Pass and the rocky jetty. There's a little fishing pier on the north end of the beach and lots of people fish on the pier or on the John's Pass side. Smaller Beach Park lots do not have bathrooms or showers and include the Ibis Lot off 121st Avenue & Gulf Boulevard with 19 spaces, Off 124th Avenue street parking with 17 spaces, at the White Egret Lot off 126th Avenue with 12 spaces, off 127th Ave end-street with 6 spaces. If you're at the 121st Ave parking lot, Sunset Vista Beachfront rentals next door has bathrooms, a shower, and a beach bar but I'm not sure if they welcome visitors. I assume anyone that is a customer willing to buy a drink can use the showers or bathrooms. Sunshine beach goes on for about 7 blocks, starting just south of the John's Pass Bridge. The north end of the island features a concrete walkway dotted with benches along the rocky pass, leading to a jetty in the Gulf of Mexico. A few Australian Pines make for a shady stroll along the walkway, which is a prime spot for watching boats go to and fro through John's Pass. The sand is softer and deeper here, but the expanse is much narrower, making it easier to schlep your gear out to the water. It's a much less populated stretch of beach, more residential than commercial, so you'll see more couples and retirees than families with small children or teenagers. Difficulty of parking, absence of showers, and absence or bathrooms unless you park near a business makes this beach lose stars, but otherwise it's a nice peaceful beach with tons of boats passing by to see.

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    Sunshine Beach, North end of Treaure Island
    Archibald Memorial Beach Park

    Archibald Memorial Beach Park

    4.4
    (16 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Gorgeous beach. The water is that lovely green/blue color and so clear. The sand is super soft and…read moreyou just get a relaxed vibe being here. We came on a saturday and it got pretty crowded but I didn't feel like it was too much, it didn't feel like there were way too many people. We also may have come during jellyfish season? Because they were literally everywhere in the water so I steered clear. I don't know if they sting or not but just something to be aware of I guess, and that's just kind of a thing at a lot of beaches but this seemed more than usual. A lot of people were also smoking in this beach which was really disappointing to me, because there were tons of families with young children around and I just feel like the beach is supposed to be a safe, clean space away from things like cigarettes but I don't know. Something that is nice, though, is you can rent an umbrella and chairs for $25 for entire day, they close at 7pm. I think it's either 10 or $15 for just the chairs. The concession and gift shop part is just awesome. There's live music every saturday and the lady who sings is incredibly talented and a great entertainer. They have so many different food options I was not expecting, and the food was actually decent. Parking is not free but I don't think it's over expensive. Great area!

    I'm partial to this beach entrance as it's the closest to my house, but it would be a good beach…read moreregardless! All of the Gulf views and nice sand as the rest of the Pinellas County beaches, without the crowds of St. Pete Beach and Clearwater Beach, with some parking difficulties but still easier/cheaper than the former and definitely more plentiful than Indian Rocks Beach. Parking has expanded, too- you can now park across the street in the lot adjacent to the CVS and a bit down the road at the now-closed pub. If you don't want to deal with the machines, they're on the WayToPark app. This is the northernmost main access point to Madeira Beach, and tends to have fewer tourists because it's not close to any big hotels. It has a snack bar and gift shop, which is handy if you get hungry or forget something or want a break for some shade. There's sometimes live music, which is nice while you're on the patio but does detract from the beach experience a bit unless you walk a ways. You can rent a chair/umbrella or you can walk a bit past the rentals and sit for free. All that really is extra though-- it's a pretty beach with nice sand and great views, what else do you need?

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    78 degrees and sunny!
    Island Ferry St Pete Beach

    Island Ferry St Pete Beach

    4.8
    (55 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    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.

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