Florida's Sun Coast
Location Information
Florida's Sun Coast is the area that lies along the Gulf Coast of the state within Pinellas County. It is also considered part of the Tampa Bay Area, being located west of Tampa on the Gulf of Mexico. Florida's Sun Coast extends from Tarpon Springs in the north, to Pass-a-Grille in the south and includes all the coastal communities of the Barrier Islands. The principle coastal communities of the Sun Coast area include Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Bellaire Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Redington Beach, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille. St. Petersburg, Largo and Seminole are also included in the Sun Coast area. Portions of St. Petersburg and Tampa are accessible by boat from Tampa Bay. The Sun Coast area is easily accessible from the north from US Hwy 19 and from the east and south via Interstate Bypass I-275 which runs west and south off of Interstate I-75 in Tampa.
Summary of Florida's Sun Coast
The Florida Sun Coast's primary city of St. Petersburg, boasts an average of 361 sunny days per year, which explains the name "Sun Coast". It is no surprise that this coast is a center for sports and outdoor recreation. With a yearly average temperature in the low to mid 70's, this coast is a favorite among boaters and beach goers. The long chain of Barrier Islands offer what seems like a never ending Gulf coastline of beautiful beaches. Miles of water frontage on the Intercostals’ waterways, including the various bays which are supplied from the Gulf of Mexico, allow many places easy access by boat.
Recreational Interests
Outdoor activities such as tennis, hiking, kayaking, boating, fishing and camping are readily available throughout Florida's Sun Coast. With an abundance of top notch golf courses in the area, your game certainly won't suffer. Sun coast boasts not just one, but three award winning beaches with Fort De Soto awarded the #1 US Beach in 2005, Caladesi Island the #2 US Beach in 2006 and Clearwater Beach the #1 City Beach in the Gulf Region. With beautiful award winning beaches, history, art, culture, dining, entertainment and a slew of natural preserves and wildlife parks, the Sun Coast area is a smart choice for any vacationer regardless of their budget.
Unique Qualities
There’s no doubt that Florida's Sun Coast
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