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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 91th place out of 266 beaches in the Florida region 547.6 km away from its center, the city of Tallahassee. It is one of the beaches of Shell Island settlement, just 3.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and white sand, 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, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Turtle beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.
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 at some distance, within 300 meters.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Keewaydin Island beach, which has a rating of 7.2.
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Turtle beach (Florida) region (Collier county sub-region) is located outside the Shell Island settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Turtle beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
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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.
Beach surroundings
Transport
- MRK• 10.2km
- Floridan Ave and Har...• 7.9km
Localities
- Shell Island• 3.6km
- Tallahassee• 547.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Turtle beach?
The coastline of Turtle beach is covered with snow-white sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Turtle beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Turtle beach has comfortable sun loungers, 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.
Turtle beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Turtle beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of Turtle beach?
Turtle beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Turtle beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Turtle beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Turtle beach?
There are 476 places to stay in the Turtle beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Turtle beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
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. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
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 20°C and water 20°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Turtle beach (Florida) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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