Quick Summary:

  • Averaging 361 days of sunshine a year, Tampa is the ideal beach destination.
  • From the city’s downtown, you are only a short drive from several beaches, including family-friendly ones with full amenities such as Clearwater Beach as well as quiet and more peaceful stretches such as in Caladesi Island State Park.
  • The mild climate means that Tampa is a year-round tourist destination with the high season being in the summer and around spring break time.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Archibald Beach Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Archibald Beach Park | Beaches in Tampa, Florida
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2. Ben T. Davis Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Ben T. Davis Beach | Beaches in Tampa, Florida
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3. Caladesi Island State Park

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Caladesi Island State Park | Beaches in Tampa, Florida
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4. Clearwater Beach

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Clearwater Beach | Beaches in Tampa, Florida
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5. Davis Island Beach

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Davis Island Beach | Beaches in Tampa, Florida
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6. Egmont Key State Park

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Egmont Key State Park | Beaches in Tampa, Florida
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7. Fort De Soto Park

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Fort De Soto Park | Beaches in Tampa, Florida
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8. Indian Rocks Beach

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Indian Rocks Beach | Beaches in Tampa, Florida
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9. John’s Pass Beach

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John’s Pass Beach | Beaches in Tampa, Florida
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10. Madeira Beach

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Madeira Beach | Beaches in Tampa, Florida
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11. Pass a Grille Beach

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Pass a Grille Beach | Beaches in Tampa, Florida
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12. Redington Beach

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Redington Beach | Beaches in Tampa, Florida
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13. Sand Key Beach

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Sand Key Beach | Beaches in Tampa, Florida
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14. St. Pete Beach

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St. Pete Beach | Beaches in Tampa, Florida
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15. Treasure Island Beach

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Treasure Island Beach | Beaches in Tampa, Florida
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16. Picnic Island Park

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Picnic Island Park | Beaches in Tampa, Florida
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17. Honeymoon Island State Park

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Honeymoon Island State Park | Beaches in Tampa, Florida
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