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Fort De Soto Park

3500 Pinellas Bayway, Tierra Verde, FL 33715
727-582-2267
4.5 of 5 stars 258 Reviews
Type: Parks, Beaches, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Birdwatching, Picnicking, Camping, Fishing
Traveller Description: The Fort The fort houses 2 of the original canons that defended the coast as well as a few of the surrounding support strucutres. One of the old... more »
Useful Information: Wheelchair access
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Tampa, Florida
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Had a family bar-b-que plenty of grills and tables. beach was very nice with clean white sand. Kids went fishing at pier and said they had fun.

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Cambridgeshire, UK
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Quiet at the time of year we went, beautifully clean and plenty of places to stopm for a picnic. Bike hire available and recommended.

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Winston Salem, North Carolina
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

I had read about this park from Trip Advisor and me and my group decided to give it a try. The fort, historically, was not very significant. There were no guides or interpreters present the day I visited. This was disappointing. On the up side the remains and the cannon are very well preserved. The fishing pier is very nice... More

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Easy to drive to though the toll has gone up a few cents Try taking the ferry over to Egmont Key

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Surfside Beach, South Carolina
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I was not prepared for such a natural and beautiful setting as the North Beach at this park. So much is left in its natural state that it is unlike any beach I have been on. There is even a spot where you are in the water yet shaded by a large tree. Worth the drive and it is only... More

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Tampa, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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A unique looking beach park...and the North Beach is very clear and calm. Must be due to the currents or such...Probably the second clearest beach I have ever been to, except for Caladesi Island. Definitely worth your entrance fee and tolls to get there---I would imagine the sunsets are beautiful. :) Lots of facilities, and the fort is interesting, not... More

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Orlando, FL
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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Spent the day at north beach and it was absolutely beautiful. The water is so warm and calm. The beach was pretty full, but we didn't have trouble finding close parking or on a nice spot on the beach. We also spent one night camping in the campgrounds and we were happy with the experience.

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Illinois City, Illinois
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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This is a nice beach to go early and take pics of shore birds, not many people on the beach if you get there early. All kinds of shore birds, and you can walk around to different spots to see birds nesting. Late afternoon was also a good time to go, but a few people on the beach help to... More

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London, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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Fort de Soto park is beautiful. You don't have to walk far along the beach to get away from the crowds. Whilst we were sitting having our lunch, we saw a dolphin swim in the water next to us, and a pelican and heron wait companionably for fish to come to them. There are good views over Tampa Bay and... More

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Tampa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I've been to 2 weddings on the beach there and it was beautiful! Had the reception under the huge pavillion.

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