I had read about this park from Trip Advisor and me and my group decided to give it a try. The fort, historically, was not very significant. There were no guides or interpreters present the day I visited. This was disappointing. On the up side the remains and the cannon are very well preserved. The fishing pier is very nice... More

Easy to drive to though the toll has gone up a few cents Try taking the ferry over to Egmont Key More

I was not prepared for such a natural and beautiful setting as the North Beach at this park. So much is left in its natural state that it is unlike any beach I have been on. There is even a spot where you are in the water yet shaded by a large tree. Worth the drive and it is only... More

A unique looking beach park...and the North Beach is very clear and calm. Must be due to the currents or such...Probably the second clearest beach I have ever been to, except for Caladesi Island. Definitely worth your entrance fee and tolls to get there---I would imagine the sunsets are beautiful. :) Lots of facilities, and the fort is interesting, not... More

Spent the day at north beach and it was absolutely beautiful. The water is so warm and calm. The beach was pretty full, but we didn't have trouble finding close parking or on a nice spot on the beach. We also spent one night camping in the campgrounds and we were happy with the experience. More

This is a nice beach to go early and take pics of shore birds, not many people on the beach if you get there early. All kinds of shore birds, and you can walk around to different spots to see birds nesting. Late afternoon was also a good time to go, but a few people on the beach help to... More

Fort de Soto park is beautiful. You don't have to walk far along the beach to get away from the crowds. Whilst we were sitting having our lunch, we saw a dolphin swim in the water next to us, and a pelican and heron wait companionably for fish to come to them. There are good views over Tampa Bay and... More

I've been to 2 weddings on the beach there and it was beautiful! Had the reception under the huge pavillion. More

Things have changed. It used to cost $.35 a car, now it is $5.00 a car. That is quite a jump. We like to go to the beach farthest to the north, it is the shortest walk from the parking lot to the beach. There are picnic tables in the wooded area. We have rented kayaks and traveled through the... More