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12th Avenue Beach Access Park
4.7★ · 423 Google ratings · Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 30 ft away · about 17 spaces · free · fills up
Restrooms
Yes · 325 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
88°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Sand
150 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Sun 8am
Map of 12th Avenue Beach Access Park
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Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 24 visitors · 2016–2026
Best for escaping crowds
This small access point draws far fewer visitors than Clearwater Beach while offering the same clean water and white sand.
Visit for sunset views
Multiple reviewers identify this as their favorite sunset spot, with clear views across the water and good photo opportunities.
Arrive before 9am for parking
The lot holds only 10-13 free spots and fills by mid-morning, especially on weekends and during peak season.
Expect no public restrooms here
The beach has only an outdoor shower; nearby convenience stores or the 17th Avenue access point offer the closest bathrooms.
Parking is free but limited
The lot offers free public parking with no app or fee required, though availability is the main challenge.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · overcast
Water
88°F
Waves
0.5 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the E
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:34 | High tide | ↑ |
| 14:32 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 3:58 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 47 12th Ave N, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
🅿 Parking 30 ft from the listing, 12th Avenue Beach Access Park
🚽 Restrooms 325 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at 12th Avenue Beach Access Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 30 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at 12th Avenue Beach Access Park?
350 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does 12th Avenue Beach Access Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 325 yd from the listing.
When is 12th Avenue Beach Access Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sun 8am and the busiest at Sat 7pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
