Beaches· park
Fort De Soto Park
Tierra Verde, St. Petersburg|$
This 1,136-acre Pinellas County park spans five keys with award-winning North Beach, a historic Spanish-American War fort you can climb, kayak trails, fishing piers, and a famous fenced dog beach with small- and large-dog sections. Beach parking is $6 per vehicle per day, and a seasonal ferry runs from the park to Egmont Key ($45 adults, $25 kids 3-11).
Why our team sends guests here
North Beach's shallow lagoon is our pick for toddlers, and low tide uncovers some of the best shelling in Pinellas County.
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