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Fort De Soto Park Beach Day | One of Florida's Best Beaches?

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It is in fact actually our favorite beach in the area. I tell you why. It's got a ton of amenities.

The water is a nice emerald green color at the moment. With my polarized lenses, it looks even more vibrant.

It's been a beautiful day. Wonderful beach day. Love coming out here. It's so calm and peaceful.

Pro tip number two is don't skip on the fort cuz it's an added bonus. How many beaches can you go to with a fort?

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring all your beach stuff, set up your tent, have a good day.
Don't skip on the fort because it's an added bonus.
If you don't bring food, they have a snack bar, but you can also bring your own food.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Crowding at popular beachesVisit the snack bar beach for more space compared to North Beach.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy is Fort De Soto Park considered one of the best beaches in Florida?
QWhat activities and amenities are available at Fort De Soto Park?

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We headed to Fort De Soto Park for a relaxing beach day to see why it's consistently ranked as one of the best beaches in Florida. During our visit, we explored the park, grabbed lunch from the Fort De Soto snack bar, spent time on the beach, and cooled off with a swim in the Gulf. From beautiful views and calm water to the park's laid-back atmosphere, we can definitely see why so many people recommend Fort De Soto for a day trip near Tampa Bay. In this video you'll see: • Fort De Soto Park beach experience • Swimming at Fort De Soto Beach • Lunch at the Fort De Soto snack bar • Park amenities and facilities • What to expect during your visit • Tampa Bay beach day adventure • Our honest thoughts on the park Professional Weekenders covers travel, theme parks, cruises, and real experiences — with honest insights on what's actually worth your time. VIDEO GEAR WE USE (Amazon Affiliate Links) Water Bottle (Iron Flask): https://amzn.to/3TdHnu7 Microphones (DJI Mics): https://amzn.to/40vqDSU GoPro Hero 13: https://amzn.to/3UkL3KJ Camera (Canon EOS M6 Mark II – Body): https://amzn.to/44ItuID 360 Camera (Insta360 X5): https://amzn.to/43q87Na Drone (DJI Mini Pro 4): https://amzn.to/4ptAd2h As an Amazon Associate we earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. TRAVEL DEALS & RECOMMENDATIONS Book a Hotel (Ad): https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101lAE5g/pubref:Weekenders Viator Trips (Ad): https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00144184&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=Weekenders SAVE MONEY ON GAS WITH UPSIDE (Ad) Referral Code: EGHBFW Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/upside-cash-back-gas-food/id1099997174 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.upside.consumer.android OUR OTHER CHANNELS Weekenders on the Water: https://www.youtube.com/@WeekendersontheWater Weekender Rides: https://www.youtube.com/@WeekenderRides CONTACT US professionalweekenders.contact@gmail.com INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ProfessionalWeekendersVlog AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE Some links are affiliate links and we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel.