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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]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Another beautiful sunset over the Gulf of Mexico near Howard Park in Tarpon Springs. Every night, it is a different but beautiful sunset.
Quiet and peaceful; I was surprised that parking was free! Bathroom was fine. Lots of available benches when we visited.
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...
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!
A hidden gem. Awesome place to go and see the gorgeous sunsets. Was lucky enough to see a few dolphin swim by... neat!
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.
Love it! Went the day after Independence Day. Not crowded and found close parking. It was a perfect and relaxing day.
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.
1 year ago
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
3 months ago
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
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
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
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
9 months ago
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
10 months ago
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
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
1 year ago
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4 years ago
Quiet and peaceful; I was surprised that parking was free! Bathroom was fine. Lots of available benches when we visited. read more
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
6 years ago
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
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
4 years ago
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 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
2 years ago
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
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
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
4 years ago
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
2 years ago
2 years ago
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
8 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
A small beach with free public parking and benches. A great place to visit and relax for awhile. read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
What a small but beautiful beach to sit quiet and watch the sunset. Every sunset is different. read more
8 years ago
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5 years ago
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
4 years ago
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1800 Gulf Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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I am visiting Port Richey and am wanting to take a walk on beach late 1 night before I leave. Some say 24 hour but are gated, some say no dry sand but you can be in wet sand. Does anyone know a public access spot for this?
Sunset Beach does close at sunset along with Fred Howard Park.
Is this park/ beach dog friendly?
We have been there a few times and have never seen a dog there.
Are their any Restaurants on the beach?
No but it is near Tarpon springs and Greek influenced food .
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