See Which Beach is BEST FOR YOU! | Top Tampa FL Area Beaches

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From Caladesi Island beach to the north, to Siesta Beach to the south, we'll take you on a tour of the top 10 beaches around the Tampa Bay area. Not only will we explain why each Florida gulf beach ranked where it did on our list, but also why each beach may rank higher or lower on your own personal list of Florida's best beaches.
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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - #10 The Party Beach
01:59 - #9 The Secluded Beach
03:28 - #8 The Treasured Beach
04:56 - #7 The Locals' Favorite Beach
06:44 - #6 The Sleepy Beach
08:19 - #5 The Beach With A Village
09:45 - #4 The Beach In a Park
11:39 - #3 The Beach With the Best Sand
13:10 - #2 The Beach Bar Paradise
14:54 - #1 The #1 Beach Destination
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@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone thanks for watching our Top 10 Beaches list. We know everyone prioritizes different things when planning a beach day, so while you may not agree with our top beaches, there is likely a beach perfect for you on this list. Which beach would be at the top of your list and why? Let us know in the comments! If you are interested in seeing more of each of these beaches on this list, be sure to check out our Tampa Bay Area beach guides here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLOT_jgQ5dAKyXGhzGvQW_7NfW1cJ7zBfW

@michellestone1261 11 ай бұрын

Honeymoon Island and Anna Marie Island is just Wonderful! My sweet brother took me there once. The weather was so nice that day we ended up spending the whole day there.

@Explorcation 11 ай бұрын

Those really are two amazing islands. We're glad to hear you have nice memories of visiting!

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

Caladesi Is and Honeymoon Is are great!

@spenser5719 Күн бұрын

AHHHHH… my favorite American beach area; Pass-A-Grille beach!!!! After Mom married my step Dad, and I was aged 14, we’d been vacationing there every year since 1979. My step aunt Rosie and uncle Jep had moved there from CN in 1977, hence why we came to visit my newly acquired family. In near later years, unfortunately uncle Jep passed of brain cancer, and many years later, aunt Rosie passed of the same. While she was alive, a few members of my step family ensured aunt Rosies financial life by buying her home, paying her in a lump sum to invest, and then letting her live in her home for the rest of her life. It became the family home with the relatives coming down to stay with her, and maintaining her property, helping her with day to day, and still vacationing. Aunt Nadia held the largest share of 60%, so after aunt Rosie passed, aunt Nadia and uncle Don moved into it, and we were all still welcome. It was a fantastic time from the first day in 1979 through 2014 when aunt Nadia and uncle Don realised the property value had quadrupled, and we who were invested agreed to sell. We had bought it from aunt Rosie for a bit more than value at the time for 120k, and, well, do the math. I wanted to purchase it, but still had a mortgage on my residence, and two investment properties, and two young children, so I had to pass of buying it. I still miss that modest home of 1400sq ft 2 bed, 1 bath, seven miles in from Pass-A-Grille in St.Pete. It was always kept up but still maintained, perfectly, that 1952 early FL charm complete with tile roof, stucco exterior and FL-aqua coloured exterior amidst the neighbourhood of the same perfectly maintained original charm. BTW, Zillow (for what they’re worth) has it currently valued at $550k… lol. Oh well

@Explorcation Күн бұрын

We certainly understand why it's your favorite. We're sure you've seen it change a lot over the last 25 years, but we're thankful that it's still held on to so much of it's old Florida charm. We can hardly believe how much property values in this area have gone up just since we moved here almost 12 years ago. We would have absolutely purchased a condo on the beach if we'd known how much the values would rise, but hind sight's always 20/20!

@rotaryracing1982 2 жыл бұрын

This is why I love living in Tampa!

@romanm9718 2 жыл бұрын

Anna Maria Island is amazing and worthy of being number one. Traffic can be a nightmare on the weekends as I found out this this past weekend but the beaches are beautiful.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, we definitely have experienced "the island crawl" a few more times than we would have liked, but it's never deterred us from going back! It really is an amazing place.

@gastondeveaux3783 Жыл бұрын

What an absolutely gorgeous pup. ❤

@FaithBlanaquePH 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear and detailed!💗 I really love beaches and everything you've shown on this video is amazingly beautiful, just wow!

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind comment, Faith!

@LucasWorldTravel 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, so many amazing looking beaches! I see why Anna Maria is your favorite. The free parking sold me! The beautiful views didn’t hurt either. I loved how you explained all the pros and cons of each beach in this one. Very well done!

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much guys. We really wanted to explain why we ranked each beach the way we did. So many "Top __" videos provide rankings but never really explain the criteria. It seems like us "Travel KZfaqrs" really value free parking more than the average person 😅 I guess that shouldn't be surprising though. It was definitely one of the factors that made Anna Maria Island #1 in our eyes!

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

Very nice place!

@rhondalyn100 2 жыл бұрын

Jamie and Skylar, this is my favorite video to date! I am sitting here in cold middle Tennessee this morning having already watched this video three times, Florida dreaming! What you did so well was to compare each of the beaches to the others with regard to desires of what one is looking for, whether an exciting bar/restaurant scene or a quiet secluded wonderland. You gave excellent reasons why each beach might appeal to who. Keep the vids coming, guys, I know it is a lot of work but you both have so much to offer. I see 100k subs in your future! On another note, I have a suggestion which I think might appeal to your audience: how about a video on how y'all got to Florida, what kind of work you each do beyond KZfaq and what your hopes and dreams are for the future. I think your viewers might like to get to know y'all better which would help connect and encourage more subs. Thank you for a fantastic beach video on the mid west coast of Florida! Bravo! Rhonda

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to write such a nice comment, Rhonda. We wanted this video to be different (and hopefully better) from the other "Top Beaches" videos. By recognizing that different people have different preferences when it comes to beaches, we really hope that the video helps people make their own decision on their top beach instead of just telling them what ours is! We love the suggestion Rhonda, and we've been thinking about making a video like you mentioned for some time. We were actually going to do it at 5k views, but we hit that milestone while we were on vacation and just haven't found the time to make the video yet. But it will definitely be coming sooner or later, and your suggestion will encourage us to get it made sooner!

@NatetheeGreat_888 2 жыл бұрын

This video was put together very well, thank you for the info! 🙏🏽

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and for the kind comment, Nathaniel! Many hours of filming and editing went into this one!

@howwefindhappy 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you break down all your good and bad about each beach. Some of these I have been to yet.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind comment, guys. We did our best to explain why certain beaches may be better or worse for certain people.

@melissadavis167 2 жыл бұрын

We LOVE Anna Maria island we visit from Canada at least once per year . Love your videos !

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Melissa. It sounds like you are in agreement with our #1!

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Soon enough we will move down to Florida and I will have to rewatch all your videos and take careful notes then. You two are the experts of Florida and its beautiful beaches, this is an amazing list and just watching this video and seeing all those beaches make me so happy! :)

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Yay you guys would love it down here, and we'd love to have ya! We feel ya about beaches making you happy. I can't think of one time that I've walked onto the beach and didn't instantly feel better!

@DailyMyChildhood Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning beach ! Absolutely incredible happy to watch your awesome video .

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We're really happy to hear that you enjoyed our video!

@metarus208 Жыл бұрын

thank you! thank you! we used this video as our Tampa Bay guide for Dec 2022

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! We're so happy to hear this video helped you to make the most of your vacation!

@cagesrages Жыл бұрын

Excellent video !! Love how you ranked them for their differences..

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Thank you. We tried to make it in a way that would be helpful in determining which beach is best for the individual, versus which is best in our own personal opinions. We're glad you enjoyed it!

@chrispham7064 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Love Siesta Key beach ,great video.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

We love Siesta too, Chris. It was so close to being our number 1. We easily could have made Anna Maria, St. Pete Beach, and Siesta a 3-way tie as they all have so much to offer!

@MarceloLaraM 2 жыл бұрын

Your voice and narration is the best in KZfaq. Beautiful sound of your voice and, this beach video guide is gold.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind and thoughtful comment, Marcelo. It sure was a challenge to cram over 15 hours of footage into a 17 video, but we are happy with how it turned out 😊

@LeBoof 2 жыл бұрын

Another great and informative video. Thank you for all you do to bring these videos to us.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

And thank you guys so much for your continued support! We really do appreciate it.

@justinsorrell3015 Жыл бұрын

This was a really good list. Thank you so much!

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, Justin! We're really glad to hear you enjoyed it!

@judithmiddleton8996 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very informative video. I’ve watched most of your videos, and this really explains the differences of the beaches. I’ve been to half on this list and because of your very helpful video I will be traveling to more. I really love Madeira beach. This beach checks all my boxes. It has nightlife, daytime entertainment on the beach, JohnsPass, many food options, and it’s a more laid back non crowded beach. I love how you include all the pluses and minuses each area has to offer.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind comments Judith. It's always so nice to here from someone who has watched many of our videos! A big goal of our channel is to help inspire people to get out and explore new places, and it's so great to here that we've encouraged you to check out some new beaches! We can certainly understand why you love Madeira. It really does have a little bit of everything! Thanks so much for your support, Judith.

@shaunah.creations9233 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing you guys touring my area 😄

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

It's such a beautiful area and has endless things to see and do. We love it!

@jenniferjohnson6559 2 жыл бұрын

My husband and I absolutely love this video! We couldn’t agree more with your rankings! We agree with your #1 pic for obvious reasons as we live less than 8 miles from there, but shhhh don’t tell everyone the best beach lol. Keep it up you two, great job as always!!

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

We're glad you agree with our #1, Jennifer! It was so hard to chose, as we could easily make a case for any of our top 3 to be #1. But Anna Maria just has that X factor for us, and even though we live an hour away now we still will be visiting frequently.

@ramunegaizutis1286 2 жыл бұрын

Great video guys! Absolutely agree with your number 1! We visited Anna Maria in October and fell in love...it's the perfect mix of so much to do while still feeling laid back....not to mention the pristine beaches! My husband and I still have a long list of beaches we'd live to visit in Florida so this video really helps us choose where to go to next....keep these videos comin'! 🙂

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Ramune. We've been wanting to do a top 10 video for a while now, but it was so hard choosing which beaches to include. There were a few we left off the list that we absolutely love, so someday we may have to make a top 20 list! We're so glad to know that the video will be helpful in your future Florida travel planning!

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

Caladesi Is paradise😮

@BridgeGuitar 7 ай бұрын

I love your channel! Keep up the great work!

@Explorcation 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

@romanandfizah 2 жыл бұрын

Here we are again, Big fat support from us, looking forward to the next one.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always, guys.

@genehinders9639 8 ай бұрын

Just watched the Top Ten SW Beaches video from today (thanks for the info by the way) and heard you mention this one. I don't know how I missed this one previously but it is the area we've been heading to for a few years now so I'm going to watch it for things and places we've missed or enjoyed ourselves!

@Explorcation 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. It is easy to miss episodes on YT, but glad you were able to find this one from the SW Beaches episode!

@TheAverageTourist 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a fan of pretty much every beach I visit - but some of these definitely have nicer amenities and are easier to access than others. One thing we always look for is shaded seating options and beach bars. So some of these beaches definitely stand out more than others. Perhaps Treasure Island might be the best for us!!

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

The best beach really is so subjective. Different people have different tastes, and people even have different tastes on different days! As far as a beach that offers good beach bars and shade, Treasure Island really might be the best option. We were actually just there last weekend and had a great time!

@williamcooper909 2 жыл бұрын

I am a lifelong Floridian and generally have issues with tanking our beaches. You presentation was informative, entertaining, and well done. It was very helpful and gave well thought out information why each received they rank they were given.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

This comment means so much to us, William. Like you, we usually are not fans of the various top beaches lists and often wonder if the creators have even visited all of the beaches. We wanted this video to be better and different, and we are so glad that you noticed.

@ScullyPopASMR 2 жыл бұрын

What an epic show today 🔥

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Scully. We're glad you enjoyed it!

@southernbella3028 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I love your beach videos! Very detailed! I can't wait until our trip to Clearwater 🌴⛱️

@Explorcation Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind comment! We hope our content helps you to make the most of your trip to Clearwater. Have an amazing time!

@altheiasarenas5427 Жыл бұрын

Love this episode

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Altheia!

@HyperXism Жыл бұрын

Your videos are amazing!

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the incredibly kind comment!

@stacyambramorin 2 жыл бұрын

I always love your videos! We leave tomorrow for Fla! Driving from Maine to Palmetto. We definitely plan to check out Anna Maria!

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

That's so exciting, Stacy! It will certainly be much warmer in Palmetto than Maine! Anna Maria is a very short drive from Palmetto so you should absolutely check it out. We hope you love it as much as we do!

@3103Juan 2 жыл бұрын

Love this list. Siesta Key was the reason me and my wife moved to Florida from nyc 13 years ago. Lido key is great as well.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

We're so happy to hear you enjoyed it, Juan. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment! We hope you are as happy with your decision to move to Florida as we are!

@CMJDT Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed list. I think you've convinced us to check out Anna Maria this time.

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! We hope the video helps you find the "best beach" for you, whether it's Anna Maria or any of the other amazing beaches in this area!

@howardlloyd9183 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Madeira. I now live in T.I. and ft. Desoto does have a permanent resident. My good friend Dave is the head park ranger there. And lives full time. Great content.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Great information, Howard. Thanks for sharing! We've been considering moving out to the beach and always thought Madeira Beach or Treasure Island would be great spots. Do you see many benefits of living in one over the other?

@jules3934 Жыл бұрын

Anna Maria had the best beaches ❤️ thank you for the upload! Great video!

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, Jules. We're so happy you discovered our channel and really appreciate you taking the time to comment!

@TheMapPinners 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome videos, guys! So many beautiful beaches to choose from! Anna Maria definitely looks incredible. We'll be in Florida in April (farther south in Bonita Springs), so we might have to take a trip up north to see it!

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome that you'll be making it down to Florida for sure! I'm sure you guys will love Bonita Springs. Like Anna Maria, it's a super chill place and a great place to relax! But if you do find the time to make it up to Anna Maria, we'd definitely recommend it!

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

Well worth it😮!

@ellisonmade Жыл бұрын

We are blessed to be surrounded by some of the most incredible beaches within a short distance here in Pinellas county. I'm a Florida native, born in St. Petersburg, I spent my youth at the Thunderbird in Treasure Island, we moved to Seminole where I frequented IRB, Redington Shores & Clearwater Beach in my teens and I later went on to get married and settle down in Palm Harbor where I'm raising a family of my own on the beaches of Honeymoon Island and Fred Howard Park. We are launching a vacation rental home in the area and this will be a great resource guests visiting! Thanks :)

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

We sure do agree that we are blessed, Brittany! And we can only imagine how fun it would have been to grow up in this area. Thank you so much for sharing your story and for sharing our channel with your future vacation home guests.

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

Caladesi Is and Shell Key!

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

Nice!😮

@Explorcation 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Mark!

@cassityphillip8783 Жыл бұрын

Great content! Anna Maria has turned into our favorite beach getaway. We jut got back from there in February and the mid 70 degree temps were perfect! Can't wait to come back!!

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Anna Maria really is a one of a kind place, and we''re glad you enjoy it as much as we do! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Cassity!

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

Really a great place!

@jadeheart911 2 жыл бұрын

Im still in Buffalo NY and it's 24 degrees ! Its snowed pretty good last night so I shut the blinds and was whisked away to the beach with your video !!! thanks you two !!!

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

We're glad that the new video was able to give you a temporary break from the cold! Thankfully spring is right around the corner. Our cold spell here seems to have come to an end, as we were over 80 degrees this weekend.

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

No snow in Florida...

@strtupj882 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I live in the area and I’ll still be sure to save this one!

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

We're so glad that you enjoyed the video! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

@zachoryjohnson4984 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Have you guys been to Chris’ Beachside Bar at St. Pete Beach? Great unassuming place for well-priced drinks and friendly ambience

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

We have been to Chris's and love it! We actually didn't know about until recently though (after we made our St Pete Beach Video) as I (Skylar) discovered it while staying nearby for a bachelor party. We played hours of beach volleyball right by the bar and must have bought at least 50 buckets of beer over those three days. It was an awesome time!

@iamjustbill Жыл бұрын

As a native Floridian your videos are always greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to produce Florida content. 🙏

@shaunah.creations9233 Жыл бұрын

Me too! My husband and I get ideas in our state to travel to with them traveling in florida. We live right by the beaches. Just 5 mins away driving there 😄

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Bill. As long as you all keep watching them, we'll keep making them!

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the support, Shaunah!

@AquariusTraveller 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing list you have put together here offering so many different types of experiences and facilities available. It's a really great way for any visitor to decide where they want to go and how easy it's going to be to access. well done on putting this one together! I do prefer the low key beaches, and less tourists, but A couple of bars or places to eat, would be great. You have some of the most amazing white sand around this entire area and so many different options. :)

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. We've been wanting to do a top 10 for a while but wanted to make sure that we knew that our top 10 was before actually making it. It was really hard, as we had to leave some beaches out that we really do love. Maybe next year we'll do a top 20 😆. More often than not we enjoy the lower key beaches as well, but every once in a while a good beach bar crawl is in order!

@AquariusTraveller 2 жыл бұрын

@@Explorcation I couldn't possibly manage picking in order on how you rate them. I've done a few "Beaches in an area" before, which have done well, but said the good points for each. I let the viewer decide on what's best for them, as everyone is different. But well done in trying to rank them :)

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

@@AquariusTraveller exactly it's so subjective, but everyone still always asks us which beach is the best. It helped to identify a few different categories and rank each in individual categories and then total those numbers up. Ultimately though we just wanted to make a video that helped people determine which beach was right for them and I think we accomplished that!

@AquariusTraveller 2 жыл бұрын

@@Explorcation that you did 💖👍

@darcyferrigno 2 жыл бұрын

This is great. We live in Clearwater beach and sadly have not visited all these on your list. Our personal favorite is Caladesi (but we own a boat so it makes it easier) and south of Clearwater Beach is Sand Key and it is a state park beach which means no restaurants or bars, but less people on those busy days. We haven't checked out Anna Marie Island yet, but will have to do that...it looks beautiful.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Darcy. Not sure why it took us years of living down here to finally visit Sand Key, but we finally did (in our Clearwater Beach to St Pete Beach trolley video) and we really enjoyed it. We can sure understand why Caladessi would be your favorite, especially with a boat!

@m.m.m.c.a.k.e Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure. Thank you for watching!

@kylelanksy5405 2 жыл бұрын

I went to Clearwater beach yesterday and it was beautiful! I did pay $6/hour for parking which I thought was a lot, however it was the only parking available that wasn’t already taken

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, parking at CWB is a bit steep, but it's still one of the best beaches around. Thanks for watching, Kyle!

@maryteahon2493 2 жыл бұрын

Indian rocks beach, gulf coast of florida. Many years of happy memories.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Indian Rocks was actually the first place I (Skylar) vacationed while in Florida, and ever since then, I knew that I would eventually move to the Florida gulf coast. We do love that how Indian Rocks is a bit sleepy and very reasonably priced compared to many of the neighboring beach towns. We certainly understand why you have such great memories of the place, Mary. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

Me too!

@TheReyes351 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful. I have to visit Tampa.

@Explorcation 10 ай бұрын

The Tampa area has some of the best beaches in the world! We hope you get to visit sometime soon!

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

You won't be disappointed .

@EllieM_Travels 2 жыл бұрын

We all saw it coming. Ten years ago Clearwater Beach was the best! Beautiful, easy to access, plenty of parking, not too crowded. Then the “Best Beach in the US” came out and we braced ourselves. As predicted, it has been destroyed. Thanks.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

I believe it, Elaine. We would have loved to have the chance to experience it back before it was so popular and crowded. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

@momandwarrior47 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jamie and Skylar! thanks for this very informative video! Loved watching it! We will be a small family of 3 visiting this June to the area to go to Disney so we are looking for a day trip to one of these beaches you have listed. We are leaning towards Ana Maria Island almost definitely! Our beach day will either be a Tuesday or a Thursday... I dont anticipate too much crowding on the beach at these times but what about the places to eat? Is it better to go later in the week like Thurs to find the best variety of things open? Our priority is a pretty beach, less crowds, a decent place to eat lunch and have a nice treat before heading back to Orlando area. What time do you suggest getting to Ana Maria Island in the morning for optimal parking? Thank you again so much for all your great videos! You guys are my favorite for FL beach videos!!

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tara. Tuesday and Thursday should both be great days to visit. Most restaurants are open 7 days a week, although some of our favorites are not open for lunch. Our favorite lunch spots include Wicked Cantina (tex-mex), Tide Tables (fresh local seafood), and Ugly Grouper (great smoked wings). For a snack, we really enjoy the Donut Experiment (design your own donuts) and Tintos (authentic Columbian Coffee shop that also does some delicious empanadas and baked goods). Parking on Anna Maria is abundant on the south side of the island, as there are multiple public lots that rarely fill up during the week. For a more secluded beach experience though, you'll want to head to the north side of the island which does have much less parking. I'd recommend getting to the beach before 10 AM if you want to find parking at the beach accesses on the north end of the island. We hope you have a wonderful Florida vacation in June. Thanks so much for watching!

@OurTravelPlace 2 жыл бұрын

This was a really well done video guys! I've only been to Clearwater of the beaches on your list, but I think I would be very happy visiting any of them! It was interesting to hear the reasons behind your ranking. I think I like the look of Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island the most but they all look amazing.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind comment. We're really glad you enjoyed it! We wanted this video to be a little more than the typical top 10 list and to actually explain how we came up with out rankings and why each beach may rank differently in someone else's list. It was so much harder than we thought it would be to put them in order. We actually had to leave a few beaches we really love off of the list altogether. So maybe someday we'll have to do a top 20 list!

@OurTravelPlace 2 жыл бұрын

@@Explorcation I was thinking while watching it that it must have taken you ages to rank them!

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

@@OurTravelPlace yes, it certainly did!

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

Shell Key!🎉

@havingfunwhereverwego 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite beach is Bahia Honda just south of Marathon in the Florida Keys.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

That one has been on our list for a while now. We've been planning a keys trip for quite some time now, but we keep coming up with new beaches we want to visit that are closer to home first (especially now with the crazy gas prices). But sooner or later, we will get to check it out for ourselves. Thanks for watching!

@spenser5719 Күн бұрын

4 years ago, we stayed just 6 homes down a street from Pass-A-Grille beach in a VRBO. We became friends with the owner, Demetrius, who also owned 2 other homes there, and he bought them to supplement his retirement. He kept them up so well, as these were all original 1930’s small homes around 900sq ft. About 2.5 years ago he let us know that St.Pete had changed the zoning laws and no longer let the Pass-A-Grille community rent or sublet, as anything like VRBO be allowed any longer. This council decision totally ruined his retirement income plans, as he had to sell all 3 properties. Such a shame, as it was driven by big city investors in a way to enable them to eat up the properties. I speculate within 10 more years as the existing property owners die off and/or others to sell, Pass-A-Grille will change forever from a quaint old FL community to spoiled resorts and only a matter of time when the Don Caesar gets bought out and levelled. Give it 20 years and it will all be a memory; so experience Pass-A-Grille while you still can, as old FL appeal…..and fight the change by lobbying as you can!

@Explorcation Күн бұрын

We sure hope your prediction is wrong, as we love Pass-A-Grille just the way it is, but sadly it wouldn't surprise us if it does end up that way. People who rely on that short term rental income to make a living should definitely be grandfathered in when the city decides to make zoning changes like that.

@big3fan916 Жыл бұрын

I've been going to Clear Water Beach for 25 years ( I live in St'Louis ) Though I still love it , I did like it better 15/20 years ago

@TravelwithSuri 2 жыл бұрын

I love Florida because I live in California….) 300 sunny days in both the states.. but I never been to Florida.. lots of beaches similar to Southern California. Thanks for sharing!

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Yes we love California too. We prefer the warm Florida waters, but I (Skylar) wish that we had the waves here in Florida like you get in California. We LOVE the Joshua Tree area too!

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

Florida Gulf coast is warm and great... The Beachcomber!

@hoppas77 10 ай бұрын

Out of these beaches, which one is the best for shelling in your opinion? Or is there another beach better for shelling that is not on this list? I love your channel and just subscribe :)

@Explorcation 10 ай бұрын

We're not big shellers, but we always see a ton of Pass A Grille and the northern part of Clearwater Beach. We've also heard that parts of Fort Desoto are really good. Perhaps the best of them all is Shell Key, but you have to have a boat (or take a ferry) to get there.

@seanglassman3266 2 жыл бұрын

I would also recommend indean rocks beach just south of Clearwater

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Great recommendation Sean. We had such a hard time cutting our list off at 10 and definitely considered including IRB. For someone looking to save some money and avoid the crowds, it could easily be their #1. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

@michaeldyer9457 Жыл бұрын

Biased bc I’m a Park Ranger at Caladesi but.. nature lovers who think amenities, high rises and tourists are overrated, then here’s the list: 1 Caladesi- no other island you mentioned has a forest of live oaks (maritime hammock) and pine trees where you can hike, look for a great horned owl, then chill at beach. 2 Ft Desoto- wide open vibes mixed w/ cool fort gives a sense of awe. Camp, bike, etc. it has it all. (Tip- Get out on kayak and fish Seagrass) 3 Pass A Grille- more amenities, nice little beach, nothing much else to say. 4 Treasure Island- more amenities, closer to downtown St Pete, a nice wide beach feel more secluded despite being fairly built up. Good work giving insights on parking availability and price. Ultimately, getting out and exploring all the different beaches and deciding your personal favorites is most satisfying.

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Hey Michael. If you take amenities out of the equation, our rankings would definitely change significantly, and like you, we'd probably rank Caladesi at the top! As you noted, deciding which beach is your personal favorite is indeed most satisfying, but for those who aren't able to do that for themselves, we hope this video helps them determine which beaches are best for them. Thanks for watching.

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

All nice places... Think I will stay😮!

@BeingBedingfield 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are so spoiled for choice when it comes to beaches 🥰 if we ever visit, we’ll have to stay long enough to visit all of them 🤗 The parking costs are quite steep at some of those beaches though 😬🙈

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah luckily they are so close that you could probably visit 5 in a day if you really wanted to! But might as well just book a month here so you have some time to enjoy them! We agree that some of the parking is pretty steep. It's hard to justify paying $15 in parking for a day at the beach when some of the other beaches that are just as nice charge nothing.

@lilysgram5886 2 жыл бұрын

Siesta Key is my absolute favorite beach.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

It's certainly up there for us too, Lily. The beach is so wide and the sand is so soft, plus, how can you not love the Village?! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment.

@lilysgram5886 2 жыл бұрын

@@Explorcation Loved your video. I lived in Tampa almost 20 years and we always went to Siesta. Although Clearwater & St. Pete Beach were great too.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

@@lilysgram5886 there really are quite a few great beach options in this area. Thanks so much for watching and commenting, we really appreciate your support :)

@BrianBrick-uo3xi Жыл бұрын

Hello from Atlantic City NJ from Brian and Wendy 🍺🍉🍷💚

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Hey guys. Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to reach out. Cheers!

@Jeff-xy7fv Жыл бұрын

I just came back from a Florida beach vacation. My favorite was actually Bradenton Beach.

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

We love all of the beaches on AMI, but Bradenton Beach is particularly amazing. Thanks for watching, Jeff.

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

Really nice place😮!

@marcusaurelius5576 Жыл бұрын

As a gu thg who owned a place on Anna Maria but sold hack in 2008 I kick myself daily as I watch the values skyrocket there. Looking in these areas now but likely never find that gem again.

@tranthitiem-kmm4259 Жыл бұрын

Mến chào bạn cảm ơn bạn đã chia sẻ bạn video thật là tuyệt vời chúc bạn ngày mới vui nhiều sức khỏe thành công trong cuộc sống

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. We wish nothing but the best for you as well!

@MB-rr1fb 2 жыл бұрын

North Redington Beach, Indian Rocks Beach

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

We were just there a few weeks ago. It really is a nice area and can certainly see why it would make your top 10. Thanks so much fro watching and taking the time to comment!

@JJ-rf7dg Жыл бұрын

I like beaches with board walk.

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

While there's not too many of those in the Tampa Bay area, Treasure Island does have a great one!

@MrJersey 6 ай бұрын

I’ve been watching your videos about h SW Florida as I am on vacations here with my family and let me share something funny that happened…my 8 years old daughter Olivia have been watching with me and today she stopped by to watch with me again and she said “yeah, Explorcation” …I did not understand why she said that, but she kept saying and asking….is this Explorcation, dad?! Then I realized I did not remember your channel name but noticed she did and was mentioning it to me….thanks for your tips! I am in St Pete and have decisions to make tomorrow, deciding what beaches should I visit. 😉

@Explorcation 6 ай бұрын

😂 That's a great story, thanks for sharing. We're glad that our channel name was able to stick with your daughter, but that's also a good reminder that we need to do a better job of reminding people of what our channel is actually called. We hope you and your family are having a great vacation in SW Florida, and that our channel is helping you to make the most of it!

@MrJersey 6 ай бұрын

@@Explorcationyou don’t need to do anything extra. I blame myself as I am researching last minute and moving faster than normal (aging does not help me too 😂). We’ve decided to come to Clearwater today. We want to try the other ones, St Pete Beach, Anna Maria beach and Siesta but the weather seems like is pranking us, turning into our Portland, OR weather….😂 Hope this changes. You guys keep up the great work!

@Explorcation 5 ай бұрын

@@MrJersey we hope you enjoyed Clearwater! Unfortunately it has been a cooler and rainier than usual December 😞

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

Shell Key😮!

@jessicac348 2 жыл бұрын

We're visiting the St. Pete/Sarasota area in a month of so, and would love to see a video about Covid safe activities in the area for those of us that are high risk. Less crowded beaches, nice scenic walks, and great local restaurants that are still featuring curbside pickup.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

That is a good video idea and certainly one that we're sure many would find valuable. Regarding less crowded beaches, we'd recommend anything north of Madeira Beach and South of Clearwater (Redington Beach, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Belleair Beach). We made a video on Indian Shores that you might enjoy. Parts of Fort Desoto are also not very busy. Regarding parks, we'd recommend Boyd Hill and Weedon Island in St Pete (both of which we've made videos on). There are also some really great parks in Largo and Palm Harbor that you might want to check out!

@melvano4014 Жыл бұрын

Get out and get Vitamin D and fresh air. Stress creates illness

@fathergoose220 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Our top 3 priorities are: clear, blue water, sugar soft sand & seashells. I can see the water colors in the video, wondering what the water & crowds are like weekdays the beginning of October? Also, no mention of shelling. We are use to the Pensacola area. Thank you!

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

We tend to find that the beaches with the best sand around here tend to not be great for shelling. That said, we have found good shells towards the south end of Siesta and the north end of Clearwater Beach, both of which have amazing sand. Most beaches in our video would not be too crowded on a weekday in October, as October is typically one of the least busy times of year. The water is still generally fairly warm though and it's a great time to visit the beach, as long as there isn't a tropical storm/hurricane!

@fathergoose220 Жыл бұрын

@@Explorcation Good to know about the sand/shells. We vacation off season & it's always a threat of hurricanes in October.😥. Do you find the water is just as clear in October? Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

@@fathergoose220 I would say it depends on the day and weather. If there have been storms and the sand has been disturbed then the water is cloudy. But if there haven't been storms, the water can be just as clear in Oct. Thank you so much for watching :)

@denadi4594 Жыл бұрын

@Explorcation are those beach still warm enough to go swimming, the month of December? Thank you for sharing this awesome Video!

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

Caladesi Is and Shell Key! The best...

@stephenkrauss8240 Жыл бұрын

Far north of the pier in clearwater

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

That really is an awesome stretch of beach, Stephen. We love walking it all the way to Caladesi.

@TiaandAndy 2 жыл бұрын

As I sit here and watch the snow fall outside of my window....I can't say I would say no to being on any of these beaches right about now. We would definitely prefer one of the options that are much less crowded.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

We could imagine how almost any beach (or just anywhere warm) would look good for you about now. Thank goodness spring is right around the corner for you guys!

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

Caladesi Is. awaits...

@BobCarlson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mainly to your many videos, we have visited every beach on this list you can drive to EXCEPT Anna Maria Island. We are already decided to visit and just need to put a date on it. I think once I send this video to my girlfriend, that date will be soon.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for joining us on the ride! It's been almost a year and a half now since we started taking this KZfaq thing seriously and I think you've been with us for most of that time! It's so great to know that our videos help to inspire you and other's to visit our area of Florida and experience all the beauty that it has to offer!

@deanstein3093 Жыл бұрын

The best thing I did was leave this city its nothing to do boring, I live in Hallandale Beach which is next Miami and Hollywood Beach the night life is amazing and its always some were to go and enjoy yourself.

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

If night life is a top priority, then the Miami area is definitely a great place to be. We're glad you found the area of Florida that is right for you, Dean!

@Editer38738 2 жыл бұрын

St. Pete Beach is my favorite

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

We can certainly understand why! Thanks so much for watching and sharing your favorite!

@JDS. 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely forgot Lido Key. Been to all these beaches and Lido is definitely up on this list

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

We can definitely see the argument for it, especially if someone puts a lot of value on the high end shopping and dining that can be found at St Armonds Circle. Lido would have made our top 11 or 12 (along with Indian Rocks/Indian Shores). You know you are spoiled with amazing beaches when beaches as good as these don't even make your 10!

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

Nice place!

@SellingTampaArea Жыл бұрын

Clearwater Beach!

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

We don't always love the crowds at Clearwater Beach, but there's not denying it is one of the best!

@johnwarner6909 Жыл бұрын

I know that it would be expensive but more beaches need to have wheelchair access

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

We agree, John!

@TideKnotTravellers 2 жыл бұрын

Any one of these beaches looks like a great place to be but Siesta key with the soft sand and free parking and Anna Maria for those same reasons would probably be our top choices!

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for weighing in, guys. You definitely can't go wrong with either Siesta or Anna Maria, especially with the free parking.

@chadkuipers5660 Жыл бұрын

I recently enjoyed beautiful Siesta Key Beach. But RED TIDES have become much more common in the Gulf in SW Florida. During my December visit, it was red flag (swimming not advised as you can get a rash), and even walking on the beach, my eyes watered, my throat felt restricted (some were even wearing masks), and there were dead fish every five feet or so. Since 2017, there was a 15 month period of red tides, unlike the old days with only one or two weeks during the year.

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Yeah, red tide is a real issue, and unfortunately it really can ruin a beach vacation. We hope this is not the new normal and that it will eventually go back to only a week or two per year. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Chad.

@northernstardoula6184 8 ай бұрын

Exactly. It’s disgusting and I won’t go back because of how gross it is...

@sionosedio4201 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Tampa , and Anna Maria Island beach is the best beach in Florida !

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

You sure won't get any argument from us, Sionose. Thanks so much for watching!

@23janneter Жыл бұрын

How about in Miami?

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

Also Shell Key😮!

@hstrinzel Жыл бұрын

#1 = Clearwater Beach (on a bicycle), #2 = Caladesi Island (on a canoe)

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

We actually agree that Clearwater Beach is significantly better on a bike (or electric scooter) than in a car. The main reason we didn't have it ranked higher is because of how terrible it can be trying to drive around there. We've only walked to Caladesi and loved it, but would imagine that canoeing there would be pretty great as well. Thanks for watching!

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

Both great!😮

@surfboard396 Жыл бұрын

A cross between Rush and Zeppelin. Maybe?

@brookelofton2832 Жыл бұрын

Only Siesta Key only

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@osmanivegen9876 Жыл бұрын

The most beautiful is the clearwater beach. Hotter than hotel bath water.

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Lots of people would surely agree with CWB at #1.

@Editer38738 2 жыл бұрын

Shell key Island

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, we considered including it on the list, but ultimately it didn't make the cut since you have to pay a lot of money (or have/rent a boat) to get there. It really is a great spot though!

@iceandflames Жыл бұрын

These are not in the Tampa area but Hallandale beach Florida and Hollywood Beach Florida beautiful beaches.

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

We have only seen pictures but they do look beautiful. We will surely experience them in person some day soon!

@marknewton6984 5 ай бұрын

Caladesi Is. See it to believe😮

@pdogakron1623 2 жыл бұрын

When did St Pete to Clearwater start charging for parking? Used to be a zillion free spaces

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

There are still some free spots in between the two, but St Pete Beach and Clearwater Beach have both been charging for parking for as long as we can recall. Thanks for watching.

@laurakruger6701 2 жыл бұрын

funny thing, at Clearwater beach, that parking is now $5 per hour

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that, Laura. We do love Clearwater Beach, but that crazy parking cost is the main reason it was not up near the top of our list. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

@sheen.dlro1 Жыл бұрын

do they have a public transpo or busses that goes to anna maria island? ps We don't have a car, could you suggest anything besides uber from tampa?

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately we are not aware of any form of public transportation that can get you all the way from Tampa to AnnaMaria. Once you're on Anna Maria Island there is a free bus called the Monkey Bus that you can get around the island on. But as far as getting to the island, you may have to use an Uber.

@user-pc5tb6lz8p 21 күн бұрын

Boca grand beach is the best!

@Explorcation 20 күн бұрын

The beaches at Boca Grande are awesome!

@jasongross4241 6 ай бұрын

Which one has the best sunset?

@Explorcation 6 ай бұрын

There are so many variables that when it comes to sunsets and it's really hard to say one beach has better sunsets than others. It does seam that the best time of year to see great sunsets is in the summer and fall though, often times after a thunderstorm!

@travelandlifewithbowwow9709 Жыл бұрын

Anna Maria is the best ❤️❤️❤️

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

You sure aren't gonna get any argument out of us! Thanks so much for watching, guys!

@danielcluley870 2 жыл бұрын

North AMI is the best. Bean Point. Siesta is great, but crowded. Then Lido (left off the list somehow, but great in it's own right). Then Pass-a-grille or Fort Desoto.

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Daniel. We lived 10 minutes from Lido for 6 years and because of its location was one of our most frequented beaches. We do think it's a great beach and it definitely would have made our top 11 or 12. Perhaps we underappreciate it since we visited it so much! 100% agree with you on Bean Point... you get the wide beaches and ridiculously soft sand of Siesta without the crowds. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

@danielcluley870 2 жыл бұрын

@@Explorcation Your video was great. I really like that Lido has both the old beach pavilion, as well as St. Armands close by, Mote Marine, north lido has the dunes and seagrapes you walk through to get to the shore, and the park to go kayaking on the south side into the bay. Overall a great spot, IMO. (A bit touristy for St. Armands in season, but still great variety).

@Explorcation 2 жыл бұрын

@@danielcluley870 Lido Key really does have quite a bit to offer. Hopefully those who read the comments will keep it on their list of gulf coast beaches to visit. You've shared some really great reasons to at least check it out :)

@frankrizzo7454 Жыл бұрын

1100ft boardwalk. New Jersey laughs.

@tyrone-tydavis5858 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, nothing like a shithole beach in New Jersey to compare the Florida. I know that's where everybody dreams of going to the beach....... New Jersey.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@chrontoke Жыл бұрын

I've never really been to the beach. I've never really been to Florida. I've been to Orlando with high school concert band but we didn't go anywhere or do anything. I'm thinking about moving to Florida. I feel like it's something I really want to do. After my lease is up at the house I live in. I'm going to pack everything in the van. Me and my dog are going to head down there from Ohio and try and make a life for ourselves there. I have a couple questions. I noticed you pointed out there were dog beaches. Most beaches do not allow dogs? I think this is the case, if so. Do most beaches have a specific area where dogs are allowed? How common is it? few and far in-between? Are there places near these areas for people to camp or park an RV (van)? At first when I move down there I plan on living in my van or buying a small used camper. What is the cost of living compared to living wage around in these areas? Im a chef I plan on using that experience to find something when the time comes. Thanks for any feedback 🖖🏻

@Explorcation 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching our video and taking the time to comment. We hope you are able to visit the Florida beaches really soon. I'm sure you and your dog will love them. Most beaches here do not allow dogs, but there are several that do. The best one in the area is the Fort Desoto Dog Beach. It's a huge stretch of Beach that is normally full of dogs on the weekends. There's also a nice dog beach on Honeymoon Island and on Passa A Grille (south end of St. Pete Beach). We don't really know much about places to park an RV or a van, unfortunately. Rent here in St. Pete has gotten quite expensive over the past couple of years, but I've been noticing that wages seem to be going up as well, although probably not at the same rate. We still do love living here, but it's definitely not the hidden gem that it used to be!

@chrontoke 11 ай бұрын

@@Explorcation I wrote this comment before I started binge watching 😅 I did see your video with the dog parks in St. Pete and pass a grill looks awesome! I also saw someone saying you could get a dog permit or something, is what some of the locals do.. IDK. Hopefully I can make it work down there living on restaurant pay. That's unfortunate I'm coming to the party so late! I have until May for the place I'm renting It'll all work out somehow someway or another, better late then never 😆

@Explorcation 11 ай бұрын

@@chrontoke we agree....better late than never! So glad you were able to the the dog park episode, that was a fun one 😁

@lf3288 Жыл бұрын

We appreciate you all showing off our local area. Just some kind feedback--wish you'd say what you're getting discounts and/or freebies on. It's hard to believe everywhere you go has great food, etc. Also, the amount of alcohol consumption is very high. Wish that was more balanced.

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to share your feedback. Please know that we do disclose in videos when we receive any discounts or when there is a sponsor. Most of the time we pay for our experiences full price as we do want to be able to share our honest experiences. We are not being paid by establishments for a good review. Also, typically we do quite a bit of research to ensure we are including establishments that are known to have good food and/or drinks. We aim to be a positive channel and to focus on the positive experiences that we have at each establishment. As far as the alcohol consumption, can you share more of what else you would like to see included to make it more balanced?

@lf3288 Жыл бұрын

@Explorcation we'd love to hear more about things that could have been better (if any). As we all know especially in Tampa Bay prices have gone up so much our entertainment budget is super tight. We also enjoy drinking and completely understand having a adult beverage. It just feels that every video you all multiple at each location. Just thinking about how that looks and maybe looking for things that may not be about a pub etc. for those that are trying to avoid alcohol consumption. Also, driving (even on scooters) after appearing to drink doesn't role model great behavior. We loved the fact about the secret garden and added that to our things to do. Maybe focus on more activities that are free or reduced cost around the area. We have tons of parks that we'd love to have reviews on. Maybe a video more geared to locals vs. Those coming in for vacation? Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and listen to feedback.

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

@@lf3288 thanks so much for taking the time to provide honest feedback. This is the time of year where we are planning for 2023 so it is helpful to hear from our viewers as we begin brainstorming for future episodes.