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8th Ave Beach Access
4.7★ · 209 Google ratings · Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 400 yd away · paid
Restrooms
Yes · 475 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
88°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
180 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of 8th Ave Beach Access
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2026
Come for sunset views
Multiple visitors report this as one of the most beautiful sunset locations in the area.
Great for families seeking calm water
Reviewers consistently praise it as uncrowded and ideal for children compared to busier nearby beaches.
Arrive early for parking
Only 8-9 public spots exist, filling by mid-morning on weekends and peak season.
Expect paid parking from May 2026
A fee system launches May 18, 2026, replacing the current free access.
Bring your own water and restrooms
No public facilities exist at this access point; the nearest restroom is at 17th Ave Beach.
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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📍 2 8th Ave N, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
🅿 Parking 400 yd from the listing
🚽 Restrooms 475 yd away
Nearby
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Questions
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Where do you park at 8th Ave Beach Access?
The nearest mapped parking area is 400 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at 8th Ave Beach Access?
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 8th Ave Beach Access have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 475 yd from the listing.
When is 8th Ave Beach Access least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sun 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
