This was such a great experience that I wasn't really expecting. This layout a former military…read morebase and a lot of of the cannons are still intact. I just kept walking around this place thinking how cool would be that they maybe need to film a Michael Bay film here or even a zombie movie. I'm not sure if they're old prison cells or just storage but the doors are removed, but you can walk in. They've done a great job as far as keeping the structural integrity in place as well as preserving history. They have a gift shop with some snacks and ice cream in it and I also snagged a really cool hat and T-shirt combo for just 25 bucks. I took a lot of cool pictures and videos and was sending them to my elderly mother and she loved all of it. Great overall experience

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.

Really enjoyed our beach day at Pass-a-Grille! It's a clean, family-friendly beach with food…read moreoptions within walking distance, which was super convenient. We felt safe leaving our beach bags on the sand while we enjoyed the water. The weather was great during our visit, with a few clouds passing through but nothing that looked like it would turn into rain. Parking was the only downside, coming in at nearly $20 for three hours, but overall we had a really nice time and would definitely enjoy another beach day here.

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!

Really enjoyed our beach day at Saint Pete Beach! It's a clean, family-friendly beach with…read moreconvenient parking and stores nearby, which made it easy to quickly grab a few beach essentials we had forgotten. The weather ended up being fine during our visit, with a few big clouds passing through but thankfully no rain. Parking was the only downside, as it was still pretty expensive for just a couple of hours, but overall it was a decent beach and we had a nice time.

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!!

Beautiful beach. Short walk from the park if you're driving and need to park. Signed entrances…read moreshowing public access next to The homes. No parking near the entrance of this beach but worth seeing. Rough waters be careful not to swim in this area. You can see the AMI mix with the Tampa bay here the water looks dark where it mixes. Came on a cloudy cold day to just walk around before the sun came out.

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!

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.

Beautiful beach in St Pete. I've been there twice this year. The parking can be tricky. Not many…read morespots available. Street parking available but most places have a no parking sign. Don't forget your sunscreen.

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

We love this adventure for our family of five. We were traveling with our three adult children in…read moretheir 20s. Everyone had a great time. Scott and his wife are amazing tour guides and we loved supporting this family run, small business. If you're going in the summer, go early to avoid the heat. It was the perfect combination of sightseeing and downtime at the beautiful shell Key beach. Great adventure looking for shells and for spending time in the beautiful water, highly recommend.!

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!