Pinellas County

What is Fort De Soto Park and why is it popular?

Answered by Mike T.

Fort De Soto Park is a 1,136-acre county park on five interconnected islands at the southern tip of Pinellas County, and it's regularly voted one of the best beaches in the US. The park has white sand beaches on both the Gulf and bay sides, a historic Spanish-American War fort, campgrounds, kayak launches, and a dog beach. It's uncrowded compared to most Gulf Coast beaches and the water is stunning.

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