Avery
Berkeley
I hear a lot about beaches in Florida in general, but never about Tampa beaches specifically, so I'm at a loss about where to go. I'd love to lounge at some beautiful beaches while I'm down there! Any suggestions?
The bodies of water in Tampa are actually mostly swampland, but luckily, there are several really gorgeous beaches that are within an hour's drive away! Here are my favorites:
If those aren't enough for you, here's a list that has a few more beaches on a Tampa tourism site.
Have fun! :)
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Saint Pete Beach is the best option in the Tampa Bay area. Try Postcard Inn as a hip place to hang out. Clearwater Beach is very touristy and all the other Tampa Bay beaches are nice --- but not incredible. I would also HIGHLY recommend Siesta Key, which is an hour south of Tampa --- maybe a little less from St. Pete. Best sunsets on the Gulf of Mexico and great beaches.
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The beaches in tampa are on the bay and not very nice. go any where on the gulf. Honeymoon Island State Park is supposed to have one of the best beaches. Clearwater Beach is the most popular
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Clearwater Beach is the main big popular beach in the area but can get very crowded. Clearwater Beach has a great sunset festival. If you're looking for a gorgeous beach check out
Caladesi Island You'll need to go to
Honeymoon Island State Park and take the ferry across. Also
Fort Desoto State Park And Beach is one the top beaches in America. It's only about 45 minutes from
Tampa
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Indian Rocks Beach is awesome and mostly quiet. If you go be sure to check out Keegan's Seafood Grille
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