Haven't been here since i was a dude. Lol almost a decade ago this used to be way simpler n more on…read morethe wild west. Trash everywhere, people hiding in the bushes to hump, Do lines and some time fish. Used to come here with a past Lover to clean the beach or fish. No joke, its all we did. Lol No they have put even more funding into it. I understand why the banned the extra curricular activities. The Manatee sanctuary is literally right there across the water. Also locals don't respect the no wake zones n tourist want to ride the poor Manatees. Its wild as hell the huge foot print left by people n like angry parents. They took away our toys. Im actually glad. Look cleaner, healthier n its now heavy focus on family picnic not making them in the bushes ill stop lol joke aside, they opened up the property for picnics, can play a decent game of throw ball with yo kids. And cleaner trails. I did not see a grill anywhere n i must be blind cuz i cant see the bathrooms either. They added a watch tower in the middle. Keep on mind it is wheelchair accessible, so are the closer picnic areas. Cement goes away at the edge of the beach. Warning: Please bring a cooler, big sun hats, wear proper sun blocking and shoes that wont melt. The sand is paper white! It deflects the sun into you at almost full spectrum, ground gets dangerously hot. The trails are sketchy, bring water n maybe bring a buddy or protection. I did walked them almost all the way through but had to turn back cuz water. Its cute small trail. Gives nicer view of Teco facility n may see manatees. I seen Hares also n randomly snakes. No clue on gators. But it is Florida. Can see Down Town Tampa from Tower also! Ph yeah free parking! Update: yes theres bathroom!s

A lovely little beach for lounging, soaking up sun, and listening to the surf. There are many signs…read morethat discourage any swimming or wading. We were visiting in late January, so we weren't aiming to get into the water anyway, just enjoy the beach biome. This beach is quite close to the manatee viewing center and you're likely to see manatees here too as a result. I spotted a half dozen while here! Fair number of fishers here, as there are pipes to prop your rod in. Nice large parking area to accommodate visitors. Many picnic tables. An awesome (and accessible) viewing structure takes you up around fifty feet so you can look out with a 360 view! Bathrooms with running water available, no gender specified. (Love that!)

First time at AMI, what a beautiful beach! St. Pete Beach is less than 20 minutes from me so I…read moredon't find myself compelled to visit other beaches, but AMI was a treat. A lot of free street parking (even arriving at 12:30pm on a Sunday), perfect sand, and pretty water.

we had a great experience in this area. The place we were supposed to stay had a broken pipe and…read moreMichaela provided us an incredibly nice Vrbo home and was great to work with. http://www.dammrealty.com

I was in town visiting. A day pass is valid for a week between $20-25 per vehicle. There are…read moredifferent beach lots. I visited the first lot. There was parking available, accessible restrooms, trash and recycling bins next to beach ramp. The water was a bit chilly but gorgeous! It was easy to walk on the sand, not many shells. I highly recommend a visit to this beach.

Beautiful, unspoiled beach with a clothing-optional area. I enjoyed spending time here with my gf…read moreduring our trip to Florida

I love North Shore Park so much. Amazing vibes everytime. Right on the water, fun volleyball flop…read moresystem, lots of new people to meet. An amazing outdoor spot for exercises, picnics, volleyball, walking, skating, rollerblading, dolphin viewing, hammocking, slacklining, tennis, you name it! The host Reggae Rise up every year which is always a great time. They have plenty of other events they host year round here as well like tacos and tequila fest, music festivals, and so much more! I just love it here :)

This park is blocks away from our home and the go to spot for our neighborhood walk. There's quite…read morea few amenities here, the bayfront walkway, volleyball nets, outdoor gym, restrooms facilities, and community pool. The views on the walk here are stunning. On most days you can see Tampa and the view of the St. Pete Pier is beautiful. We are at the park pretty regularly, but it's also a place we take our visitors for walks.

There's something truly special about Sunset Beach. It's small and quiet, but intimate and…read morecharming. 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.

Next, I stopped by Sunset Beach in historic Tarpon Springs to see what all the hype was about. It…read morewas 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.

A couple things to note The walk from the car is kinda long…read morejust fyi There is a big visitor center you can stop at and buy things (;food alcohol sunscreen) There are big Publix bathrooms and picnic tables which is great. Parking is free No dogs allowed Water is super clear and awesome and you can go way out and just hang out Not a lot of waves. Very cool beach! Definitely recommend !! You can buy frozen drinks and take them on the beach Drinking is allowed at this beach

Made it to the famous beach! Beautiful and beautiful what a hot day and props to all the people…read morethat can walk in the hot beautiful sand with no shoes. Water was gorgeous.

North Anclote SandBar, also known as North Key Sand Bar, is a tiny sand bar and party island just…read morenorth of Anclote Key Island only accessible by boat. Because there is no bird sanctuary on this island, overnight camping and alcohol is permitted. North Key Sand Bar is probably the best party island in the Tarpon Springs area because Anclote, 3 Rooker, and Caladesi island all officially don't allow alcohol on the beach but North Anclote Sandbar does. Island Paradise Charters does a 3-6 hour adventure cruise out to North Key Anclote Sand Bar for $25, an island cookout cruise for $40, a short sunset cruise for $10, and even island wedding cruises out to the island. SaveOurSandBar.org was founded in 2002 to protect the rights of boaters that use the North Anclote sandbar, remains ever vigilant, and throws awareness parties on the island ever so often. The sandbar's land use was initially changed with no input from local residents who had been utilizing this land for 18 year. Save Our Sandbar successfully blocked a management plan to protect seagrass by not allowing boats to anchor at the sandbar and now it's still okay to anchor less than 50 yards offshore.

Went here recently, nice little mini beach. Sat for awhile, watched the boats, overhead planes, and…read morepeople. Got my groove on. $2 entrance fee not bad. Plenty of parking. They also have some trails to walk nearby , and a park. Opens up to the bay eith a great view from the beach and lets you get your "chill" on! Very relaxing

Beautiful place. There are little picnic areas. A nice little beach and trails. You can sit there…read moreall day and look out on the bay.

Yes I recommend it cuz it's Gorgeous waters but a couple of things…read more - no dogs allowed - no alcohol allowed - the little chairs with umbrellas that are out you have to rent from the shop/ cafe right there -free parking -there are bathrooms and showers -parking isn't far from your car -water is super clear and sand is great! This is. A part of Anna Maria island I believe. The little shop sells alcohol and food but you can't take it on the beach. There are lifeguards and guards that drive around. I saw some people bbq by the parking lot so not sure if that's up for grabs or not

This is one of the most beautiful, publicly maintained beach I have ever been to!…read more Here is what to expect: - Free and abundant parking - Clean bathrooms - Picnic tables, grills - Playground And the main star of the show .... the beach! The fine, white sand is made of quartz so it actually stays cools in the summer heat. If your children like hunting for seashells or building sand castles, this place can't be beat. This beach borders Longboat Key and the views going over the bridge of the undeveloped, stretches of pure white sand, and aquamarine water is breathtaking. This truly is one of my favorite places in the US to be.