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Turtle beach
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Turtle beach is located on the Gulf of Mexico (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 130th place out of 266 beaches in the Florida region 396.1 km away from its center, the city of Tallahassee. It is one of the beaches of Vamo settlement, just 2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and gray fine pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Turtle beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Crescent beach, which has a rating of 7.9.
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Turtle beach is located in Florida region (Sarasota county sub-region) within Vamo, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach offers free access to the public and ample parking space. You can enjoy a picnic on the tables provided or grill some delicious food while taking in the serene atmosphere. There are also showers available for your convenience. The beach is a great spot to launch your kayaks or go fishing. It is an ideal location for a perfect day out."
Avery Grace Carter
"Nice beach for indulging in paddle boarding. It's important to keep an eye on the tides to ensure the optimal time for a visit. However, navigating the natural bay can be challenging due to the strong currents. Despite the workout, the beach offers a serene and tranquil atmosphere for relaxation."
Megan K.
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"The beach offers free access to the public and ample parking space. You can enjoy a picnic on the tables provided or grill some delicious food while taking in the serene atmosphere. There are also showers available for your convenience. The beach is a great spot to launch your kayaks or go fishing. It is an ideal location for a perfect day out."
Avery Grace Carter
"Nice beach for indulging in paddle boarding. It's important to keep an eye on the tides to ensure the optimal time for a visit. However, navigating the natural bay can be challenging due to the strong currents. Despite the workout, the beach offers a serene and tranquil atmosphere for relaxation."
Megan K.
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What to do in Turtle beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Turtle beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Turtle beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Turtle beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Turtle beach?
The Turtle beach is covered with gray small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Turtle beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Turtle beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Turtle beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the Turtle beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Turtle beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Turtle beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Turtle beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Turtle beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Turtle beach.
There are 2 restaurants nearby.Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar - Sarasota is the closest place located 4000 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Turtle beach?
There are 816 places to stay in the Turtle beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Turtle beach include:
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How far is the Turtle beach from parking?
The Turtle beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Turtle beach?
There are 2 attractions near Turtle beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point Campus located in 3.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Turtle beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Turtle beach is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 19°C and water 19°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Turtle beach (Florida) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Turtle beach (Florida) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Turtle beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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