Treasure Island promises three miles of beaches in three distinct neighborhoods. Here’s information about its beaches, including their locations, amenities and parking. A favorite in this treasure trove of white sand is the City of St. Petersburg Municipal Beach, located at 11260 Gulf Beach Blvd., Treasure Island, FL 33706.
Vibe
Popular and family-friendly, with convenient amenities and epic sunsets.
Though a favorite with tourists and locals alike, Municipal Beach isn’t a party-hearty stretch of sand. Here, expect to see families, groups of friends, couples and everyone else who needs a baptism of salt water.
See, feel
The City of St. Petersburg Municipal Beach welcomes visitors with generous dunes, beach volleyball courts set in the sand, a smattering of palm trees and a concession that promises ice cream and beach toys. The sand is white and smooth, with only a few shells; while the water – shimmering with the trademark, stunning emerald color of most Gulf beaches-- tends to be tranquil and shallow, with a gently sloping bottom. The beach is wider than most, so expect a bit of a walk to the waves.
While the water is usually calm, winds, tides and offshore systems can occasionally cause rough conditions.
On or near the beach
Grab a candy-colored beach umbrella to plant in the sand and work on your tan; splash in the inviting waters; or meander by the surf to see shorebirds and glimpse dolphin. The little ones will love the spiraling slide in the playground, and bigger kids can burn off steam on the sand volleyball courts.
Fuel the fun with a picnic; a burger from the concession; or head across the street to Waffle House, serving up decadent breakfast delights 24/7.
Accessibility
The park offers beach-accessible wheelchairs and ADA parking, which is free. Here’s information about accessibility at other Treasure Island beaches.
Facilities
The City of St. Petersburg Municipal Beach offers a playground; restrooms, showers and changing rooms; beach volleyball courts; a concession serving up food, snacks, beer and wine and selling beach essentials; and beach umbrella and chair rentals on the beach. Though the park is open from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, the concession and restrooms are only open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lifeguards
There are no lifeguards; swim at your own risk.
Parking
You’ll find one of the largest area beach parking lots at the City of St. Petersburg Municipal Beach. All city-owned parking lots are metered or have pay stations and accept credit cards. Here’s more parking information, including costs. You can pay by using a smartphone using the ParkMobile app, or at the meters or pay stations using credit/debit cards only. Click here to find a list and location of city parking lots.
