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Sunset Beach (1800 Gulf Rd)
4.6★ · 3,111 Google ratings · Tarpon Springs, Florida
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
270 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 160 ft away
Water
88°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
225 yd of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Sunset Beach (1800 Gulf Rd)
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 22 visitors · 2017–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 16 visitors · 2017–2026
Perfect for small children
Water stays shallow far out, remaining under a foot deep 20 feet from shore with no waves or currents.
Plan to stay for sunset
The views are the main draw with sky colors of orange, pink, and purple reflecting across the water.
Arrive before sunset for parking
The lot fills quickly as evening approaches, with cars parking illegally on sidewalks and roads during peak sunset hours.
Bring water shoes for walking
The bottom has shells, rocks, seaweed, and can be muddy or squishy rather than typical firm sand.
Check bathroom status beforehand
Facilities are sometimes under renovation or maintenance, and cleanliness varies between visits.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · overcast
Water
88°F
Waves
0.4 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 04:29 | High tide | ↑ |
| 13:28 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 3:57 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 1800 Gulf Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
🌊 Water 270 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 160 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Sunset Beach?
120 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Sunset Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 160 ft from the listing.
When is Sunset Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 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.
