Sand Key Beach

Angie and I found this gem of a beach when we first moved to Florida. Great beach, affordable parking and great beach friends we've met over the years.

Beautiful beach, very clean and well maintained. There are some cabanas and chairs to rent, but they dont take over the whole beach like Clearwater. Mich more space open for families to set up. There is a food truck (which i dont recommend, high prices and the food wasn't very good) as well as public bathrooms / changing rooms. Parking is $6 a day which isnt bad. They have kiosks in the parking lot to pay.

Easy parking & short walk to the sand. I suggest downloading the Park Mobile App before arrival. (About $7 for all day parking) Beach is clean & water was clear. Chair rentals were advertised & available. Traffic was minimal on a Monday afternoon in April.

Sandkey Beach is another one of my favorite places. It's acres of park like grounds along the Gulf. The views and beach sand are impressive with white sand and beautiful shells to collect. If you're lucky you'll see dolphins, manatees or even sea turtles. I have been here several times and even when it's busy there's space for everyone. There's pavilions, trails and even a dog park inside. Parking is only $6 a day but be careful using the meters they have been hacked. Go directly to the website to pay and don't use the QR code and you'll be fine. A family destination that you'll absolutely love. No huge waves and plenty of sunshine. Enjoy 🐬🐦

This was a beautiful beach! There was ample parking (and it was only $6 for the day). Plus there were bathroom and outdoor showers. The beach was clean and spacious. And an added bonus was spotting a manatee! There was mention in some of the earlier reviews about it being a long walk to the beach from the parking lot, but we didn’t feel that way at all. Of course it’s all relative, but it didn’t feel extra long to us. I highly recommend Sand Key Beach. Not crowded at all, lots of parking, and clean!