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    Sand Key Park

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    1060 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767-2701
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    Very Quiet Oasis near Clearwater

    Good Parking, with a very quiet beach, Something for the wildlife lover as well with a little shrubbery - definitely worth a visit if you are in Clearwater

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank ChairmanJon
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Nice

    First visit. Very nice and not overly crowded. Good parking and restrooms. Several boardwalks to the Beach.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank 472donb
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Clearwater Beach, Minus the Crowds

    Although Sand Key doesn’t have as much going on as the nearby Clearwater Beach, that’s what makes it so good. Parking is easier and costs less. There is also a block containing ladies and gentlemen’s restrooms and changing rooms, between the beach and the car...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Wiltshirewall
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Lovely quiet beach

    Friendly for kids! Has a play area for kids. And rest rooms for all. Really pleasant place for families with kids.

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank MukundR_13
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Hidden gem beach near Clearwater Beach

    We spent two enjoyable afternoons at Sand Key Park. The park is just south of Clearwater Beach. The beautiful beach was not very crowded compared to Clearwater Beach. Furthermore, the adjacent parking lot is right next to the beach and the $5 parking fee is...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    1  Thank bfg1943
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great way to spend to time exploring

    This is a huge nature park, just south of Clearwater Beach, that has plenty of parking, lots of trails, and a beautiful shoreline to explore.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank James K
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Secluded beach

    I visited the beach across the road.A wonderful little beach next to the sailing club which is practically empty.I sat in the oceon and relaxed in the sun in total quiet.The jolley trolley goes past here.

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Livvyinthestars
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Ocean view

    Sand Key is a beautiful beach south of Clearwater. Great place to shell, swim or walk the beach. Check out this hidden gem.

    Date of experience: March 2018
    Thank sallym420
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Huge Beach, tons of parking

    I think this beach is less crowded because there's no restaurants or bars. Really big, wide beach with white powder sand just like Clearwater Beach. TONS OF PARKING. Hundreds(?) of spaces.

    Date of experience: December 2017
    Thank plutoniumpopcorn2
    Reviewed October 31, 2018
    Found on accident

    Hubby and I were at Clearwater beach and wondered what was over the bridge we spotted. so we drove across and found sand Key Park. The entrance winds around and then their are several parking lots. $5 for all day. This time we wanted to...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    1  Thank Denise S
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    mhanley911
    July 5, 2018|
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    Response from Corrissa B | Reviewed this property |
    Sun rise and dusk, there is a small sign that post sunset time.
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    Eleanor L
    March 15, 2018|
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    Response from Joe Z | Reviewed this property |
    Not really, It is mostly beach.
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    January 23, 2018|
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    Response from gonorr | Reviewed this property |
    jolly trolley stops outside. It is bikeable too. shops and restaurants located nearby too. certainly a lovely location.
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    Mid April activities for kids (3 Replies)
    Looking for ways to entertain my 12 year old boy and 8 year old girl. She's excited about seeing dolphins, finding great seashells, the Clearwater Aquarium, Lowry Park Zoo, and Busch Gardens. He wants to go snorkeling and fishing from a charter boat (their equipment, not ours) and see manatees. A few questions: 1. We're staying at the Marriott on Sand Key. Where would be the best place to take my daughter to collect shells: Sand Key? Clearwater Beach? Caladesi? Someplace else? 2. Do you...More
    March 25, 2014|
    Response fromMarkBee|
    Sounds like ya'll will have a great time. Sand Key is just over a bridge from Clearwater Beach. It will be a very short drive or trolley ride, but probably too far to walk especially with young ones. I think the Marriott offers a van shuttle from the hotel to the beach on Sand Key, so that will be convenient. 1- Best place to get shells will probably be Caladesi and Honeymoon Island. But without a car and drive, you can check both Sand Key Beach, and as far North on Clearwater Beach as...More
    jhill55
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    Marco Island or Sand Key ???? (1 Replies)
    Hi ! My family is looking to visit Florida May of 2012 and we are not sure where to visit. My Father and Mother in law are in their 50's and like a little beach but would also like some activities and site seeing. My wife, sister in law and myself can lay on the beach or by the pool all day with a cold drink and also like some good restaurants and activities. (Def wanna go Tarpon fishing with a fly) We will also have my daughter who will be 11 months and my 7 year old niece. We are looking to...More
    September 15, 2011|
    Response fromAhHah|
    Not sure how they do tarpon fishing here but I don't think it is like fly fishing. And you may have to hire a boat and captain that does fishing tours. For the other requirements try Clearwater Beach. Read that forum to see if it fits.
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    Sand Key to Aquarium without car (2 Replies)
    hello, is it possible to get to the Aquarium without a car, from Sand key? Does the trolley go there, or are taxis readily available? Thanks very much
    March 01, 2008|
    Response fromBrad R|
    Yes the beach trolley goes there, just not to the mainland anymore
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