Sunset Beach Tarpon Springs

Sunset Beach Tarpon Springs is in Southwest Florida. Sunset Beach is not technically in Tarpon Springs but it’s so close that most people visiting Tarpon Springs make a point of visiting Sunset Beach.

We did too! After morning coffee and baklava at Hellas Bakery in Tarpon Springs, we headed over to Sunset Beach. It’s about a ten minute drive east on Gulf Road. Though Sunset Beach is connected to the mainland by a land bridge, it’s far enough out into the ocean that it has a great island feel. 

The park is clean and nicely done with plenty of picnic shelters, playground, restrooms and plenty of parking. The beach is nearly 300 degrees around except for the road in and out, giving it a huge expanse of fantastic white sandy beach area. 

There’s plenty of clean shallow water with lots of swim area. It’s a great beach to bring kids. Because it’s out of the way from the mainland, and generally not overcrowded, you’ll probably see lots of fish and maybe some crabs as soon as you enter the water. I wish I had brought my snorkeling gear, it’s on my to-do list next time I visit.