St. Pete Beach Park

Ft. Desoto North Beach has won prestigious awards and is consistently rated as one of the top beach areas in the U.S. When you visit North Beach, you will see why. It has so much to offer and lots of amenities, plus areas that remain very natural and unspoiled. It's very expansive, and has excellent soft, white sand. There's plenty of picnicking, boating, and swimming. The beach has an incredible atmosphere which makes every outing here extra special.

	People flock to this beach to experience it's natural beauty and enjoy the great outdoors.
	This father and son clean up after a fun day at Ft. Desoto's North Beach.
	There's plenty of room to put your board in the water at this magnificent beach.
	These youngsters contemplate the next wave to ride. The warm climate and normally gentle surf provides the perfect spot for skim boarding.
	Sit down, soak up the sun, and enjoy beach side nature at it's best. You can find peace and seclusion if you prefer, but the park also has all the amenities needed for the more active types.
	Everybody makes their way down the beach to find the perfect spot. These people are heading down to the sand dunes in the northwestern corner, where it is very natural and unspoiled.
	Let's go and play on a warm summer day. It's so much fun to splash in the water on a raft.
	This boy is intent on building a great sand castle.
	Wave runners and boats abound on the beautiful seas of Ft. Desoto North Beach. The park's 30-lane boat ramp is only about 3 minutes away by water.
	These beach goers enjoy a perfect beach day, on an incredible beach.