Markam said:" There is a small municipal beach and fishing pier west of The Villages at Crystal River.
crystal river fl - Google Maps
About 1-1/4 hours away.
St. Pete municipal beaches are much bigger and nicer but are another 45 minutes away. "
LndLocked said:"The OP asked for the closest gulf beach .... and that would be as someone noted the small beach at Crystal River. Others talked about nice beach area's .... that are hours further away......"
Thank you both, for actually answering the OP's question. It is refreshing.
Wife and I will try to get to Crystal River this weekend.
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