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Fort De Soto
4.8★ · 2,555 Google ratings · St. Petersburg, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 330 ft away
Walk
125 yd · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Water
89°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Fort De Soto
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 8 visitors · 2016–2026
Walk north to find seclusion
Walking past the crowds at the main areas yields quieter stretches and better shelling opportunities.
Arrive early on weekends
North Beach parking fills by mid-morning on Saturdays, though weekday visits see minimal crowds.
Expect to pay $5-$7 entry
Daily vehicle admission is $5 to $7, collected via app or kiosk at each parking area.
Bring your own shade and gear
The beach has minimal shade and no rentals for chairs or umbrellas at most areas.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
83°F · partly cloudy
Water
89°F
Waves
0.5 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 04:29 | High tide | ↑ |
| 13:39 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 3:57 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Anderson Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33715
🅿 Parking 330 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Fort De Soto?
The nearest mapped parking area is 330 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Fort De Soto?
125 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Fort De Soto have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is Fort De Soto least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
