Sand Key Beach Clearwater Open Water Swimming

Sand Key Beach, located in Clearwater, Florida, is a pristine stretch of sandy beach open water swimming. The beach is accessible via a public park with ample parking and is also reachable by local bus services. Some users suggest swimmers can enjoy long-distance routes parallel to the shore, starting from the designated swimming areas, but confirm with the local group below.  Beware of occasional strong currents.

The Sunshine Open Water group organizes frequent swims here weather permitting, check their website or Facebook group for updates. Water quality is frequently good, confirm with local (such as Tampa Bay Waterkeeper) and US EPA sites. There are lifeguards present during peak hours. For a quieter experience, visit early in the day.