Pinellas County Beaches and Beach Access

Know before you go!
Check our park updates page for information on temporary facility and park closures.

Pinellas County maintains three regional beach parks along the Gulf Coast. These parks offer a list of amenities that include picnicking facilities, fishing opportunities and other items of interest to residents and tourists alike.

  • Residents and visitors are reminded to be aware of risks posed by rip currents.
  • A $6 per day parking fee applies to Fort De Soto, Sand Key and Fred Howard parks through Nov. 30, 2026. Beginning Dec. 1, 2026, beach parking will be $3.50 per hour, capped at $12 per day.

Upcoming Annual Pass and Parking Fee Changes

The following annual pass rates will go into effect beginning October 1, 2026, plus tax.

Pass Type Old Price  New Price
Annual Boat Pass – Full Price $110.00 $140.00
Annual Boat Pass – Military Discount N/A $105.00
Senior Pass – Includes Beach & Boat areas $55.00 $70.00
Senior Beach Pass – No longer sold separate. $55.00 N/A
Annual Beach Pass – Full Price $75.00 $95.00
Annual Beach Pass – Military Discount $55.00 $70.00
6-Month Beach Pass Full Price $45.00 $60.00
6-Month Beach Pass – Discounted Sr. Or Military $30.00 $40.00
Limited Income Beach Pass $37.00 $55.00

Disabled U.S. Veteran passes will remain free of charge.

The following hourly and daily rates will be in effect beginning December 1, 2026.

  • Beach parking will be $3.50 per hour, capped at $12 per day.
  • Boat ramp parking will be $12 per day.
Fort De Soto beach with family playing by sailboat in gulf

Pinellas County Beaches

Annual Boat Ramp and Beach Parking Permit

Pinellas County Beach Access Parks

Pinellas County also has five beach access sites with parking (parking fee may vary by location).

Additional Beach Information

Sail boat in waters off Ft De Soto

State Parks / Hillsborough County Park