📜 A true gem on the Florida coast with three miles of sparkling sand.
🔍 Known for its wide, soft sand and crystal-clear water, perfect for relaxation and stunning sunsets.
🏖️ Wide, soft sandy beaches for sunbathing and swimming
🌅 Spectacular sunsets, popular for photos and weddings
🚶♀️ Explore the .85-mile beach trail for walking, biking, or dog-walking
🪁 Ideal for kite-flying and water sports like paddleboarding and kayaking
⚠️ Can get very crowded, especially on weekends
🗓️ Visit on a weekday morning for a more tranquil vibe
🦶 Perform the 'Stingray Shuffle' in shallow waters (April-October)
🐢 Sea turtle nesting season (May-Oct), do not disturb nests
💰 Parking rates apply 24/7, considered affordable; no entrance fee.
🕒 Daily 5:00 AM – 1:00 AM.
🅿️ City-owned lots, pay via smartphone or ParkMobile app.
🗺️ Free public parking available about a mile from main areas.
🚫 Backing into parking spaces is prohibited.
🚿 Public restrooms and outdoor showers at Sunset Beach Pavilion and Gulf Front Park.
♿ ADA beach access mobility mat at Gulf Front Park.
🦽 Beach wheelchairs available for rent at City Hall (return daily).
🚫 Not allowed on public beaches (service animals excepted); permitted on City Beach Trail.