Sand Key Park

Amazing! We had a little extra time and decided to check out this scenic park. After spending only $5.50 on parking for the day, we walked along the beautiful uncrowded beach. The sun was shining with the perfect breeze. Couldn’t have picked a better place or a better day. Watched a variety of birds enjoying the beach and ocean and there were many intact seashells for collectors. Restrooms were clean and we were able to hose off our sandy feet outside before returning to parking lot. Will definitely return. In fact, we noticed a nice hotel among the lovely condos where we may stay on our next visit.

Beautiful beach, clean and easy access. Parking is $5/day til 6pm. The park closes at Sun down. It has play ground as well for kiddos to enjoy. You'll see basket in the main entrance going to the beach, to help the beach clean pick up trash. Food truck in vicinity, clean bathrooms. Plenty of parking spaces. The beach has many cracked shells so just pick the right area to hang out. It is very calm and at the end of the Key you can see Clearwater Beach (key).

I love Sand Key Park. It's a great beach. Less crowded. They have clean restrooms and outside shower. There is a snack truck there also. Lots of sand dollars at this beach.

Beautiful beach! Clean and great for families. Parking meter provided in the parking lot or you can pay via Park Mobile. There are picnic tables with trees for shade. Along the jetties side, there are more private spots with an open entrance and slightly covered with trees where you can fish and enjoy the scenery. There was a wedding when we went, that’s how beautiful the area is. Able to fish the jetties on the side. Caught pompano, blue runners, ladyfish, and Spanish mackerel. There were sheepsheads as well but we didn’t catch any. Just saw them by the jetties.

There are many pavilions with restrooms in them. The only real drawback is that there aren't any vending machines at least at pavilion 7 where I was for lunch. Parking seems ample and can be done electronically with Park Mobile. Vehicles do not sit in shade on the beach side as the majority of the parking lot only contains palm trees. This park is pretty darn huge! It would probably be a very good spot for coming to the beach. The beach is exceptionally wide in this location. The water seemed to be very fluid with no stagnant areas.

If you bring everything with you snacks and drinks and such then you should be okay otherwise you may want to find a different location.

I love this place. The beach is amazing, the water is clear and during the summer is warm, perfect to spend a whole day with family and friends. The park has a good playground, restrooms, showers, dog park and picnics and events areas. Great access to the beach and affordable parking price ($5 per day)

Beautiful! You can rent chairs and umbrellas, there’s a food shack (truck) lifeguard (not sure hours) baskets to carry with you to collect your trash, (newest idea ever!) bathrooms, pavilion/cabanas for parties/get togethers, does cost to park and I believe dogs aren’t allowed in the beach but elsewhere in the park is ok.

*** dogs not allowed on Beach ***

! beautiful. a nice place to spend the day. either on the beach w the dolphins or on the trails w the 'Yotes. the fishing pier is most excellent. such diversity. rest/ change rooms and beach showers.
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It was very cold so we couldn’t stay in the beach. They have chair service which is great. White sandy beach.
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This place is nice to visit in midweek. Not crowded at all! Quite, after 5 PM, there is a place where you can use the bathroom and change clothes! 👍⛱🌞

Less crowded than Clearwater beach and much easier to park! Highly recommend for sand dollar finding along with shells!!!!

That park has all you need for your family and pet/pets. Dog park is well maintained and clean. Lots of areas with shadows from trees and covered benches. Located next to the beach where early in the morning and later in a day your pet can enjoy the ocean.

Beautiful Beach almost walkable from Clearwater Beach (Separated only by a canal)
And you can enjoy a much more relaxed family friendly atmosphere without the skyscrapers and construction of Clearwater looking over your shoulder

Make memories here. Our family was gathered for an evening sunset at sand key beach. And it did not disappoint. The view is spectacular. The parking lot was easy entering and exiting. Pay by plate service.

Went here to watch the sunset! Absolutely gorgeous. Plenty of parking and beautiful views.

Was a gorgeous evening and wow the sunset was amazing!

Loved watching the sunset with the one I love!

Saw the moon lit up in the pink sky. I had to stop. Haven't been to Sand Key in a long time. So grateful that they saved a portion of natural Beach. For everyone to enjoy nature at its finest.
Hike, swim, just relax and enjoy the view while getting a tan. You definitely need to be prepared. Sunblock, water, food, and an umbrella. There is a small food truck with limited hours. I hope everyone enjoys our beautiful beaches here in Pinellas county.

My husband and I took a picnic lunch to the park, and then went to the beach. It is a very family oriented beach with clean white sand. Not over crowded during the week.

First time visiting this beach and park. Very nice beach. We parked on the north end. You get a great view of Clearwater Beach and the boats coming in and out of the channel. Looking south is very pretty!

Sand key beach ⛱ is the best place in my own opinion in Clear water if you want to enjoy the same beautiful sand and water in a relatively less crowded area compared to pier 60 Beach.
Better parking availability as well.
Showers, bathrooms, and changing rooms available

I love this place. It's very peaceful and pleasant beach. You need to pay $5.00 for the parking fee. Nice environment where everyone is friendly. Me and my family enjoyed the day relaxing and I saw the dolphins swimming close to where the people swim.