Easy access to the beautiful and inviting natural beaches, lakes and rivers greatly adds to the appeal of the Tampa Bay area. The pressures of hectic city life and busy highways melt away as you paddle the scenic Hillsborough River. Of course, there’s also snorkeling, diving, sailing, fresh and saltwater fishing, kayaking, sunset cruising or simply soaking up the sun. Don’t worry, you don’t need to do it all in one day. The weather’s just right just about every day of the year.

E.G. Simmons Park
2401 19th Ave. N.W.
Ruskin

Anna Maria Bayfront Park
Anna Maria Island

Ben T. Davis Beach
7740 Courtney Campbell Cswy.
Tampa

Caladesi Island State Park
One Causeway Blvd.
Dunedin

Clearwater Beach
West end of S.R. 60
Clearwater Beach

Davis Island Beach
900 Martinique Ave.
Tampa

Fort DeSoto Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway S.
Tierra Verde

Fred Howard Park
1700 Sunset Dr.
Tarpon Springs

Honeymoon Island State Park
One Causeway Blvd.
Dunedin

Indian Rocks Beach
1700 Gulf Blvd.
Indian Rocks Beach

John's Pass Beach
129th Ave. along Gulf Blvd.
Madeira Beach

Madeira Beach
143700 Gulf Blvd.
Madeira Beach

Pass-A-Grille Beach
Off Gulf Way, from 1st Ave. to 22nd Ave.
Pass-A-Grille Beach

Picnic Island
7404 Picnic Island Blvd.
Tampa

Redington Beach, North Redington Beach, and Redington Shores
18200 Gulf Blvd.
Redington Shores

Sand Key Park
1060 Gulf Blvd.
Clearwater

St. Pete Beach
Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach

Treasure Island Beach
10370 Gulf Blvd.
Treasure Island