Turtle Beach (Florida 34242)
4.7★ · 1,805 Google ratings, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 220 ft away · free
Walk
180 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 250 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
88°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Sand
160 ft from the water to the back
Map of Turtle Beach (Florida 34242)
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1Parking220 ft from the listing2Restrooms250 yd from the listing3Showers175 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 19 visitors · 2018–2026
Best for sunset viewing
Multiple visitors rated sunsets here as exceptional, and the beach stays quiet even into evening.
Expect darker, coarser sand
The sand resembles Atlantic Coast beaches more than nearby Siesta Key's white powder sand.
Ideal for families seeking quiet
The beach has a playground, free parking steps from the water, and far fewer crowds than nearby Siesta Beach.
Arrive before 10am on hot days
The beach gets crowded in afternoon heat, with competition for space from dozens of fishermen.
Watch for fishing hazards in water
Reviewers reported stepping on PVC pipe holders and getting hooked by loose fishing lines left by anglers.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · partly cloudy
Water
88°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.5 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the E
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:59 | High tide | ↑ |
| 14:10 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:31 AM.
Practical
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📍 Florida 34242
🅿 Parking 220 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 180 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 250 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Turtle Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 220 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Turtle Beach?
180 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 Turtle Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 250 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
