Golf Coast Sunset
Treasure Island is located on the breathtaking Gulf Coast of Florida. Find it nestled in the middle of Madeira Beach and St. Pete Beach in the Tampa Bay area. It does not take long to figure out why it is known as "the treasure of the Gulf Coast" with its abundance of natural beauty and things to do.
Natural Things to Do
Make time to see the 3 miles of pristine, white sandy beaches along the Gulf Coast that make up Treasure Island. Enjoy a day at one of three beach areas, relaxing in the sun, swimming in the cool waters or strolling on the boardwalk. Explore the narrow northern end of Treasure Island that is known as Sunshine Beach. It, along with the opposite end of the island, offers a more noncommercial setting of sand dunes covered with sea oats. Each has parks offering services and amenities, such as picnic areas and restroom facilities. Walk on the half-mile Blind Pass Boardwalk that runs along the southern tip of the island in the Sunset Beach area. It is also one of the best fishing spots in the vicinity. Watching a sunset from the beaches of Treasure Island is a definite "must see" for any trip to the island. The center of the island is the widest and offers an abundance of waterfront hotels and motels plus numerous dining and shopping options along its beach.
Nautical Things to Do
Bring your own boat, launch it from one of the three public boat ramps located on 84th, 100th as well as 123rd Avenues and enjoy a day on the water. Take a fishing charter boat, a relaxing cruise or rent some fun from one of the many Treasure Island businesses. Enjoy the day deep-sea fishing with Outer Limits Fishing Charters, Coov's Charters, Contagious Fishing Charters or AAA Votex Charter Fishing. See the area in a more leisurely way aboard one of the many cruises, like Imperial Majesty Cruise Line, a Touch of Class Cruises or Sunburner Cruises Incorporated. Or party and gamble aboard the Suncruz Casino Cruises that depart from Johns Pass daily and has casino type gambling. Other nautical things to do include riding exhilarating parasail boats or wave runners rented from Fly-N-High, Gators Parasail & Watersports or Bad Boys Waverunner Rentals.
Dining, Drinking and Shopping
Treasure Island has a wide variety of dining and drinking options including many serving fresh seafood or cold tropical drinks right on the water. The majority of businesses are located in the center of the island and within easy walking distance of each other. Choose from The Floridian, a popular local establishment serving the best Cuban sandwiches in the region, Ricky T's Bar and Grille that is another local hangout or The Pearl Restaurant, which is known as Treasure Islands fine dining spot. Take a walk and enjoy discovering all of the dining and drinking options giving you plenty of things to do. Prepare to party the night away listening to live entertainment as the exciting nightlife begins after watching the sunset over the gulf. Shopping on Treasure Island includes John's Pass Village on the north end, St Pete Beach on the south and several other specialty shops scattered among the areas hotels, restaurants and bars.
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