St. Petersburg • Clearwater 2008 - (Page 33) : TRAVEL TIPS Follow Lynn’s advice for enjoying one of the best assets of the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area. For more information about these and other beaches in the St. Petersburg/ Clearwater area, visit www.FloridasBeach.com/topbeaches. To get to the more remote beaches, try these companies: 8. Sand Key One Word: Undeveloped On the Postcard: Stretched out on the pale sand, looking across the turquoise waves at the Clearwater Beach skyline, and I’m wondering why you’re not here. Best Asset: Sugar-white sand Go: 7 a.m. to sundown Has: Picnic tables, showers, restrooms, lifeguard (from March through Sept.), Paw Playground, cabana rentals Ferry Services Caladesi Island: Caladesi Connection, 727-734-5263. Egmont Key: Tampa Bay Shuttle, 727-393-1947, www.hubbardsmarina.com Shell Key: Shell Key Shuttle from Pass-a-Grille, 727-360-1348, www.shellkeyshuttle.com; Tampa Bay Shuttle from John’s Pass, 727-393-1947, www.hubbardsmarina.com. 9. Clearwater Beach One Word: Excitement On the Postcard: Definitely the best city beach on the Gulf. Caught a national beach volleyball tournament, then a juggling act at Pier 60. P.S. Bought you a handcrafted necklace at the sunset festival. Best Asset: Sunsets at Pier 60 Go: Anytime Has: Lifeguards, pier, beach volleyball courts, restrooms, showers, playground, concession stand, marina 7 8 10 State Park One Word: Peaceful On the Postcard: We kayaked, then devoured lunch at this charming little café (the only concession in the park). Collected some cool shells. Best Asset: No crowds Go: 8 a.m. to sundown Has: Four miles of beach, dog park, hiking trails, nature center, guided nature tour, kayak rentals, playground, concession, showers, restrooms, $5 entry fee www. F loridas Beach. com 9 10. Honeymoon Island 33 http://www.FloridasBeach.com/topbeaches http://www.hubbardsmarina.com http://www.shellkeyshuttle.com http://www.hubbardsmarina.com http://www.FloridasBeach.com
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