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Apollo Beach (Tampa Bay)
4.1★ · 257 Google ratings · Apollo Beach, Florida
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At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Cost
Free
Water
88°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Map of Apollo Beach (Tampa Bay)
Guide
Good to know
Best visited for sunset viewing
Multiple regular visitors specifically recommend coming to watch the sunset in this location.
Visit for walking and wildlife
The site offers scenic trails, manatee viewing near the power plant, and opportunities to spot dolphins, rays, and birds.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
No swimming allowed here
Water entry is strictly prohibited; beach patrol enforces this rule even for wading in ankle-deep water.
Expect industrial surroundings
The beach sits adjacent to a power plant with visible smokestacks and some visitors report unpleasant odors.
Free parking and pet-friendly access
Parking is free and dogs on leash are welcome, though lot space can be limited during peak times.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · overcast
Water
88°F
Waves
0.2 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the E
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 07:02 | High tide | ↑ |
| 16:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 3:58 AM.
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Apollo Beach?
150 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Apollo Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
