Egmont Key is a boat-only state park at the mouth of Tampa Bay, reached by ferry from Fort DeSoto or a private boat. There are no cars, no concessions, and limited shade. Fort Dade ruins and a lighthouse sit on the island; the Gulf side has a long undeveloped beach. Bring water, and check ferry hours before you go. Read more…
Eglin Beach Park in Fort Walton Beach is a Gulf Coast gem with soft, white sands and sparkling emerald waters. Its gentle waves are perfect for families, offering safe swimming or paddleboarding, while kids enjoy building sandcastles. Couples can take romantic sunset strolls, with vibrant colors painting the sky. The beach’s laid-back vibe and scenic views create a relaxing retreat, while nature lovers may spot dolphins or shorebirds. Nearby picnic areas and parking ensure accessibility, Read more…
Ed Walline Beach Access, located along Florida’s scenic 30A, is a Gulf Coast gem with powdery white sands and emerald waters. Its gentle waves are perfect for families, offering safe swimming or paddleboarding, while kids enjoy building sandcastles. Couples can take romantic sunset strolls, with vibrant hues painting the sky. The beach’s proximity to coastal dune lakes creates a unique ecosystem, attracting nature lovers who may spot shorebirds or fish. The serene vibe and lack Read more…
East Beach is the Tampa Bay side of Fort DeSoto Park, not the Gulf. The water is usually calmer than North Beach, with a view toward the Sunshine Skyway. Same park entrance fee. Better for kids who want quieter water; the open-Gulf swim beach is North Beach on the other side of the park. Read more…
Earl Lifshey Ocean Park in Hollywood is a serene Atlantic Coast gem with soft, golden sands and gentle waves. Perfect for families, its calm waters are ideal for swimming or wading, while kids enjoy building sandcastles. Couples can take romantic sunset strolls, with vibrant hues painting the sky. The beach’s quiet vibe and nearby palm-lined paths create a peaceful retreat, while nature lovers may spot shorebirds or dolphins. With amenities like restrooms, picnic areas, and Read more…
E.G. Simmons Park is a Hillsborough County park in Ruskin on Tampa Bay, with camping, a boat ramp, and a bay shoreline. It is not a Gulf barrier-island beach. The water is bay, not the open Gulf of Clearwater or Fort DeSoto. Use it for camping and launching; swim-day sand is on the Pinellas islands to the west. Read more…
Dune Beach is a Gasparilla Island State Park Gulf access on Boca Grande — one of the park’s named parking areas between Sea Wall and the lighthouse / Sandspur end, with dune walkovers and a quieter natural strand than the village street-ends. Pay the state park vehicle fee; restrooms are stronger at the lighthouse and Sandspur lots than at every small access. Use it for a less crowded swim or shell walk when Range Light’s Read more…
Dune Allen Beach Access, located along Florida’s scenic 30A, is a Gulf Coast gem with powdery white sands and emerald waters. Its gentle waves are perfect for families, offering safe swimming or paddleboarding, while kids enjoy building sandcastles. Couples can take romantic sunset strolls, with vibrant hues painting the sky. The beach’s proximity to coastal dune lakes creates a unique ecosystem, attracting nature lovers who may spot shorebirds or fish. The serene vibe and lack Read more…
DuBois Park Beach in Jupiter is a serene Atlantic Coast gem with soft, white sands and calm, turquoise waters. Nestled at the Jupiter Inlet, its gentle waves are perfect for families, offering safe swimming and snorkeling among vibrant marine life. Couples enjoy romantic sunset walks, with vibrant colors painting the sky. The beach’s lagoon-like setting and nearby mangroves attract nature lovers, who may spot fish or shorebirds. Shaded picnic areas, restrooms, and parking ensure accessibility, Read more…
Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park Beach in Dania Beach is a serene Atlantic Coast gem with soft, golden sands and gentle waves. Perfect for families, its calm waters are ideal for swimming or kayaking, while kids enjoy building sandcastles. Couples can take romantic sunset strolls, with vibrant hues painting the sky. The beach’s scenic dunes and mangroves attract nature lovers, who may spot shorebirds or dolphins. Amenities like restrooms, picnic areas, and parking Read more…



