What Is The Closest Beach To Downtown Tampa Florida?

Davis Island Beach is the closest beach to downtown Tampa. It is a very family friendly beach, a white sand beach and there are picnic tables, a dog park and even a dog beach located there. The closest beach to the Tampa International Airport is the Ben T Davis Beach.

Ben T Davis Beach

The Ben T Davis Beach For Tampa Bay Area Beach Lovers

Let's face it there are a lot of Tampa Bay area beaches. Some of which are phenomenal pristine beaches. However, there is something to be said for not driving all of the way to those locations. At ben Davis beach you will find restaurants, picnic shelters, beach volleyball and a nice white sandy beach.

If I was wanting to swim, I would go to Clearwater Beach. However, for just some good ole beach fun I would head to Ben T Davis Beach which is located on the southeast side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway. If you're staying in downtown Tampa then Davis Islands Beach.

How About White Sand Beaches On A Gulf Coast Barrier Island?

Many Tampa Bay beaches are actually on barrier islands. They stretch from secluded beach of Honeymoon Island State Park to the southernmost of the Tampa Bay Beaches at Fort De Soto Park. Of these the two most famous are St Pete Beach and Clearwater Beach. Of those two I believe the choice is obvious because Clearwater Beach is closer and has the superior beach town. It is #1 among the best beaches near Tampa Florida. Go for the cabana rentals if at all possible.

To the south along the barrier island chain and Gulf Boulevard are Sand key Beach & Sand key Park, Indian Rocks Beach, Madeira Beach, Treasure island and ultimately Fort Desoto Park and it's five interconnected islands. Of those 5 islands North Beach is the best choice.