Your adventure into unspoiled Florida starts as you follow the Pinellas Bayway South kissing goodbye to the manicured fairways of the Isla del Sol Yacht and Country Club and passing through the beautiful Pine Key.  Cabbage key is the next landmark before setting off across the bridge where the vista is truly magnificent.  In the distance you enjoy an exhilarating view of the sunshine skyway and if you catch it a sunrise it will be especially rewarding.

On arriving at Fort De Soto you are presented with so many choices no least of which is the beautiful white sand, calm waters and relaxed atmosphere of the unspoilt  Florida coastline.  There is also the 12 inch mortar battery located inside the fort.  This mortar battery was added in 1978 to the National Register of Historic places.  Inside the Fort there is also the Quartermasters Storehouse, a museum housing vintage firearms, which enhance the historic feel to the whole area.

For those who enjoy family fun there are fourteen large, award winning aesthetically designed group picnic areas each with several BBQ’s.  There is also a snack bar and souvenir shop.  This is really an area where families can relax and enjoy each others company.

Once on the beach you can either relax or wander around the area marveling at the wildlife watching the pelicans and dolphins in their natural habitats.  For those who enjoy fishing you have opportunities off either the 1000ft North beach pier (Gulf coast) or the 500ft Tampa Bay pier.

After enjoying your day in paradise coming back to the city could not be easier and within 15 minutes you will be on the interstate 275 heading home.