If you go to the beach, the Gulf beaches are so much prettier and safer to swim in than the Atlantic side. Treasure Island has several public beaches, parking fills fast so go early. The municipal public parking lot has a snack bar too (closes at 4) and you do pay to park. The beach is beautiful there. Another favorite and slightly further is Siesta Key Beach. Once again in the summer go early, parking lots are huge and free but fill fast. Mid week is best, avoid weekends at all beaches in the summer time. Treasure Island is near St. Pete, about 2 hours, Siesta Key is more like 2 hours 20 min. but a more direct shot down 75 south. Enjoy!!
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