BEACHES VisitSPC.com/Beaches TREASURE ISLAND A casual classic: Treasure Island harbors a classic family vacation vibe with colorful mom and pop shops and motels, and a non-skyscraper skyline. Its clear waters and expansive beachfront add jaw-dropping beauty to its kitschy charm. A massive shore: Lest you be confused by its name, St. Petersburg Municipal Beach is in Treasure Island. It offers one of the widest stretches of shore with 800 feet(!) of sugary sand on the Gulf coast. Add the winding, paved, 1.9-mile Treasure Island Beach Trail, and you have amazing, scenic ways to log your steps. Where to stay: Sleep in sleek style with ample amenities at the FUSION Resort. Or, stay right on the beach at the Treasure Island Beach Resort, where you can indulge yourself with the newest accommodations on the Gulf. The luxury property includes 77 one-and two-bedroom suites, all offering a view of the Gulf, with kitchens and a porch or balcony. Where to play: Catch some air and glide over the Gulf with the help of Parasailing the Pass, located at Crabby’s On The Pass. Find out your net worth at the Treasure Bay Golf & Tennis Recreation Facility, home to waterfront golf, FootGolf, tennis and pickleball. Fresh-air fun: Sanding Ovations, a premier annual sandcastle competition, takes over the beach each November, and the Treasure Island Kite Festival takes flight in January. Browse the Treasure Island Friday Morning Market every Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. September through April. 34 AMERICA’S BEST BEACHES
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