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North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park
4.8★ · 4,590 Google ratings · St. Petersburg, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 200 yd away · paid
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 290 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
89°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.2 miles of shoreline
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park
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 18 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive after 2:30pm on weekends
Crowds peak at midday during warm weather but thin significantly in afternoon hours.
Plan for a long walk from parking
Some lots are a significant walk from the water, which matters for those with mobility limitations.
Bring bug spray for mosquitoes
Reviewers specifically warn of large mosquito populations, particularly at sunset.
Watch for jet skis near swimmers
Multiple reviewers reported jet skis and boats operating uncomfortably close to families and children in the swimming area.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
81°F · overcast
Water
89°F
Waves
0.5 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the ENE
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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📍 St. Petersburg, FL 33715
🅿 Parking 200 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 290 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 200 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park?
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 North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 290 ft from the listing.
When is North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park 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.
