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?

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!

R.O.C. Park opened in 2015 in Madeira Beach. It's not on the beach. It is on the intercoastal, so…read morethere is still a nice water view on the side. I've been here twice or three times, since they shoot their fireworks in this water. They are quite nice. This park has many nice open space areas for recreation including a splash pad and baseball diamond. They hold festivals here and most recently their Merry Market Christmas fest which I also went to last year. It's a good space for vendors and food trucks and entertainment to gather. Parking is right beside the park and if it's a big event, it can be a challenge to find parking. It's nice they have this space. I do love Madeira Beach, & this festival and fireworks is great. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 is their Xmas Boat parade in this same location with their market.

What!? This park is AMAZING…read more Waterfront? Check Baseball fields? Check Tennis courts? Check Basketball courts? (Free) Parking? Check and plenty of it! Restrooms/facilities? Check Benches and grassy areas? Check Maintained? TRIPLE CHECK ROC park seriously rocks! There is even a pier you can fish, dolphin site, or simply meditate from. If you are looking for more reasons to love Madeira Beach (LOL as if you need anything more than the stellar sunsets and cool local businesses of the whole middle beaches area.) this is certainly one of them. This park is tucked into the inner coastal, turn just before the library and there you are! My only ~words of warning~ are that the speed bumps are BRUTAL. So drive slowly :-) (which you should be anyway) and take it easy.

Beautiful beach with convenient parking and clean restrooms. We came here to take some sunrise…read morephotos and were not disappointed!

I love coming to Indian Rocks Beach. It's very clean, and…read morenot packed with visitors. You don't have to make it an all beach day here, you can go ANYTIME during the day, and won't have to worry about parking. There's tons of restaurants to go to after the beach, or maybe you want to grab a dinner and walk to the beach and watch the sunset. I HIGHLY recommend coming here for your beach time, Clearwater and St.Pete are totally overrated beaches. This is the only beach I hang out at in the Tampa Bay Area. No crowds!

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!!

This is my favorite park in St. Petersburg…read more The Gorgeous Pink "Vinoy" across the street from the Park gives it a unique Deco Vibe & lovely vintage upscale feel. It's also across the street from one of my favorite restaurants. La vie en rose! OuiOui. The views are spectacular of the bay, in the early morning fog, with the Vinoy in the backdrop, it is reminiscent of a 1930's epic Hollywood movie set. One of the most romantic places to take a stroll with the one you love or just by yourself.. A perfect place to ponder, watch the boats go by. The decorations at Christmas were gorgeous this past year. It is just a completely magical place indeed. Added to moi lists of the most romantic places & moi list of most zen places & peaceful parks. Highest Recommendations.

Nice and clean open park. Very close to the Pier. Good views of downtown. I recommend a nice stroll…read morethrough it. Also it is close to many different vendors, places to eat and a parking.

Beautiful beach with rentals to enjoy your day. Bring your…read moreown concessionaires. Bathroom facilities on site.

So sad! Free parking will be over tomorrow. We went on the last day. Immediately saw the signs that…read morewere still covered til the paid parking goes live on Monday, 5.22.26. Just in time right before Memorial weekend. Now there really won't be anymore free parking in the beach in Pinellas County / St. Pete to Clearwater Beach. We have a tiny few in Clearwater we found. That's about it. So sad. From looking it up, it looks like the meter will be $4.50. This is cheaper than Pass A Grille and Clearwater Beach off hand which is $5-6 an hour at the meters. Still love this beach bc it's not crowded, and very peaceful and chill.

3rd beach stop exploration. My favorite beach. Beach is not crowded. My kinda vibe. More private…read moreand open. The sunset is absolutely just gorgeous. We ended up taking family photos here. We all fell in love with this beach. Vibe of peace, meditating and mindfulness, and romance. Absolutely stunning beach. Definitely one beach I will return to. Oh my handsome guy, come find me and let's come here! Lol

The Sunset Vista Park & Beach Access Point is located on Treasure Island on the Northern End of…read moreSunset Beach, 400 yards North of Caddys Beach Bar & Grill, off Gulf Boulevard and West Gulf Boulevard across from a large beach parking lot and a 711 Gas Station & Convenience Store. Many locals come to Sunset Vista Beach for a tranquil spot with hassle-free parking to watch the beautiful Florida beach sunsets and enjoy the beach away from all the commotion of Caddy's Beach Bar & Grill. The Sunset Vista Trailhead Park sign gives the back-story for the funding & origination of this park: "Property for Sunset Vista Trailhead Park was purchased with funding from the Florida Communities Trust Preservation 2000 Program, and assistance of the Trust for Public Land. Construction of the Park was funded in part with Natural Resource Damage Funds recovered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for Public Recreational Losses caused by the 1993 Tampa Bay Oil Spill." The Sunset Vista Park has bike racks, showers, 2 long boardwalk walkways for getting to the beach, and a pavilion that provides ample room and seating for those who do not wish to walk down to the beach. There is a 2 mile Beach Nature Trail that winds along Sunset Beach's dunes with display signs telling you about the fragile dune ecology. Treasure islands coastal dunes have 3 vegetation zones. The frontal zone has sea oats, beach sunflowers, railroad vines, beach morning glory, American sea rockets which have tough root systems to help stabilize the dune. In the back dune zone, palmetto, wax Myrtle, cabbage palm, and sea grapes colonize the dune. I was surprised to see that Raccoons live among the dunes and saw some Nice Wild Red Dune flowers in bloom w Yellow Tips! If you're looking for an easy spot to park at Sunset Beach in Treaure Island close to Caddys Beach for only $2 per hour, I highly recommend parking by Sunset Vista Park as it is a lot better option than paying $25 to park at Caddys if the Pelican lot is full. Sunset Vista Park is a great spot to learn about dune and go for a hike or enjoy the beach without a lot of music or people!