Sand Key is a park located on the edge of Clearwater Pass so it is a short drive over the pass bridge to Clearwater Beach. Sand Key is an oasis surrounded in a sea of high rise condos and hotels. This park is a common destination for athletic activities. People visit for beach/paved park runs and open water swims. Sand Key park also has a dog park and lifeguard on duty during parts of the year. This beach is very deep from water to the metered parking lot and includes sand dunes and sea oats and is bordered on the north side by a long jetty. This can be a great beach for a more low-key beach day and can be a good location for shelling.
Over the bridge to Clearwater Beach, many restaurants, bars, hotels, activities and shops are available. Clearwater Beach is a tourist heavy location and any beach activity is available there.
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is still essential. Only go to the beach if you are able to keep 6 feet or 2 meters away from others. Follow the instructions provided by your local health authorities. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter our efforts to curb the virus’s spread.
- Met water quality standards less than 60% of the time
Historical Status
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is still essential. Only go to the beach if you are able to keep 6 feet or 2 meters away from others. Follow the instructions provided by your local health authorities. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter our efforts to curb the virus’s spread.
- Met water quality standards less than 60% of the time
- Historical Status
Sand Key is a park located on the edge of Clearwater Pass so it is a short drive over the pass bridge to Clearwater Beach. Sand Key is an oasis surrounded in a sea of high rise condos and hotels. This park is a common destination for athletic activities. People visit for beach/paved park runs and open water swims. Sand Key park also has a dog park and lifeguard on duty during parts of the year. This beach is very deep from water to the metered parking lot and includes sand dunes and sea oats and is bordered on the north side by a long jetty. This can be a great beach for a more low-key beach day and can be a good location for shelling.
Over the bridge to Clearwater Beach, many restaurants, bars, hotels, activities and shops are available. Clearwater Beach is a tourist heavy location and any beach activity is available there.
