What is the water and sand quality of the Gulf Surf beach?

The Gulf Surf beach is covered with golden shell sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is shelly, which makes it quite convenient.

What are the key activities at Gulf Surf beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Gulf Surf beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Gulf Surf 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.The waves in the Gulf Surf beach are usually strong.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Gulf Surf beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Gulf Surf 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 shell sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Gulf Surf 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 Gulf Surf beach?

The bar is located right on the Gulf Surf beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Gulf Surf beach?

There are 467 places to stay in the Gulf Surf beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Gulf Surf beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2188162&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Home2 Suites by Hilton Nokomis Sarasota Casey Key</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1552941&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casey Key Resorts - Beachfront</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8897856&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Turtle Bay Beauty</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2888950&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casey Key Retreat</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6842592&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casey Key Beach & Tennis</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6022441&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mid-Century Modern Home 1 Mi to Nokomis Beach</a></li></ul>

How far is the Gulf Surf beach from parking?

The Gulf Surf 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Gulf Surf beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Gulf Surf 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. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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Gulf Surf beach

Osprey, United States

6.8

#218 out of 266 in Florida 1

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright shell sand Shell sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Osprey • 2.9 km

Map of beach

Playground North Jetty Playground

150m

Dog Park Brohard Paw Park

5.4km

Park North Jetty Park

200m

Park Humphris Park

210m

Park Higel Marine Park

930m

Park Chauncy Howard Park

1.3km

Park Venice Beach

1.7km

Park Hecksher Park

2.2km

Park Nokomis Community Park

2.3km

Park Patriots Park

2.4km

Park John Nolen Park

2.4km

Seafood Restaurant Pelican Alley Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 280m

Seafood Restaurant Pop's Sunset Grill

9 - Excellent 280m

Seafood Restaurant Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

9 - Excellent 530m

Fast Food Restaurant Wawa

8.6 - Excellent 1.6km

Seafood Restaurant Nokomo's Sunset Hut

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Café Evergreen Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Seafood Restaurant Captain Eddie’s Seafood Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Seafood Restaurant Pinchers

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Daiquiri Deck Island of Venice

8.6 - Excellent 2.5km

Ice Cream Shop Venice Avenue Creamery

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

Bakery Croissant & Co

9.6 - Exceptional 3.4km

Supermarket Publix Super Market at Venice Shopping Center

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Nokomis Beach

90m

Tourist Attraction South Jetty Beach

260m

Tourist Attraction Lord Higel House

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Church Epiphany Cathedral

2.4km

Tourist Attraction East Blalock Park

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Venice Fishing Pier

9.4 - Excellent 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Maxine Barritt Park

9.6 - Exceptional 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Skip Stasko Park

9.2 - Excellent 6km

Historical Landmark Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Historic Spanish Point campus

2.1km

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About

Gulf Surf beach is located on the Gulf of Mexico (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 218th place out of 266 beaches in the Florida region 402 km away from its center, the city of Tallahassee. It is one of the beaches of Osprey settlement, just 2.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +27 ^o C

Air temperature

5.4 M/S

Wind

+30 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Osprey • 2.9 km

Map of beach

Playground North Jetty Playground

150m

Dog Park Brohard Paw Park

5.4km

Park North Jetty Park

200m

Park Humphris Park

210m

Park Higel Marine Park

930m

Park Chauncy Howard Park

1.3km

Park Venice Beach

1.7km

Park Hecksher Park

2.2km

Park Nokomis Community Park

2.3km

Park Patriots Park

2.4km

Park John Nolen Park

2.4km

Seafood Restaurant Pelican Alley Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 280m

Seafood Restaurant Pop's Sunset Grill

9 - Excellent 280m

Seafood Restaurant Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

9 - Excellent 530m

Fast Food Restaurant Wawa

8.6 - Excellent 1.6km

Seafood Restaurant Nokomo's Sunset Hut

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Café Evergreen Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Seafood Restaurant Captain Eddie’s Seafood Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Seafood Restaurant Pinchers

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Daiquiri Deck Island of Venice

8.6 - Excellent 2.5km

Ice Cream Shop Venice Avenue Creamery

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

Bakery Croissant & Co

9.6 - Exceptional 3.4km

Supermarket Publix Super Market at Venice Shopping Center

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Nokomis Beach

90m

Tourist Attraction South Jetty Beach

260m

Tourist Attraction Lord Higel House

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Church Epiphany Cathedral

2.4km

Tourist Attraction East Blalock Park

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Venice Fishing Pier

9.4 - Excellent 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Maxine Barritt Park

9.6 - Exceptional 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Skip Stasko Park

9.2 - Excellent 6km

Historical Landmark Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Historic Spanish Point campus

2.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

2.2km from the beach

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Located at nearest locality

Osprey • 830m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

5.7km

Nokomis beach

7.5 Very good

5.9km

Turtle beach

7.4 Good

6.8km

North Jetty beach

6 Pleasant

7.4km

Venice beach II

5.9 Pleasant

8.5km

Venice beach

7 Good

9.8km

Crescent beach

8 Very good

12km

Siesta Key beach

7.9 Very good

12.4km

Caspersen beach

7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

Osprey • 2.9km

Main locality of province

Tallahassee • 402km

Transport

Airport

VNC • 12.2km

Bus Station

N Tamiami Trl @ Shumard St • 3km

Train Station

Venice Train Depot - Public Boat Ramp • 9.2km

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6.8 Good

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6.8 Good

Dylan Lane

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

I have fond childhood memories of coming to this beach with my family, and those memories will always hold a special place in my heart. This place is truly a gem! Additionally, you can even discover shark teeth here. The owners and other guests are warm and welcoming, and the beach itself offers incredible convenience, being less crowded compared to the public beaches further south. I wholeheartedly recommend it!

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Shayna Anderson

Beach Practitioner • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

The location of this beach is absolutely fantastic! It's conveniently situated near all the essential amenities, yet it manages to maintain its secluded and peaceful atmosphere. The beach itself is quiet and comfortable, and the people there are amazing! Dana, in particular, is absolutely wonderful. I will definitely be returning to this beach in the future.

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Lara Zander

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

What an incredibly relaxing and tranquil vacation! The staff was absolutely amazing, and the room was impeccably clean with all the necessary amenities. The sunsets were absolutely breathtaking. We were so impressed that we've already made reservations for next year.

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Ryan Delacroix

Beach Practitioner • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

Nice

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Layla Andrews

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

This place has a charming Old Florida vibe that we absolutely loved! During our honeymoon, my husband and I had a fantastic time here. Our unit was impeccably clean and had everything we could possibly need. We stayed in Unit 5, which had its own private entrance to the beach. The resort also provided beach chairs, toys, umbrellas, and anything else you could think of, all free for guests to use. I brought my own beach chair, but I didn't even bother taking it out because I didn't want to get sand in the car. They also had a washer and dryer available for guests, and they only asked for a $1 fee to cover the use of their equipment and detergent. The beach was not crowded at all, offering a perfect retreat for those who prefer a more peaceful atmosphere. We are already looking forward to our next visit! For future guests, we highly recommend two restaurants. Juicy Seafood in Savannah, which is about 20 minutes away from the hotel, and Pops Sunset Grill, which is only 10 minutes away. We tried several local restaurants, including Deep Lagoon (which we didn't enjoy) and Casey Key Fish House (we think we just ordered the wrong dishes because they have great reviews). However, the standout was Yoders Amish Restaurant, where we had the best biscuits and gravy we've ever tasted. And trust us, we both grew up in the south with biscuits and gravy as a regular breakfast staple. It's a must-visit for breakfast! The only thing we would have appreciated are clear check-out instructions, perhaps posted on the fridge or somewhere similar. There may have been some provided, but we must have overlooked them. Nevertheless, our stay was absolutely outstanding, exceeding our expectations!