Treasure Island Beach Verified listing

With a name like Treasure Island, you know this is a town that doesn’t take itself too seriously – one where old salts and young folks alike will have a blast. The beach here is uncommonly wide in most parts, which means you’ll find plenty of space to spread out. Old-school mom ‘n’ pop hotels lend T.I. (as locals call it) a ton of Old Florida charm, as does Sunset Beach, a quaint neighborhood on its southern tip.

The main attraction of Treasure Island is its incredibly wide beach, perfect for families with gentle Gulf waters that lap at the shore. It’s a popular destination for kite-flyers (there’s even a kite festival each year). You can rent paddle boards, kayaks and shaded cabanas from local vendors right on the beach. The kiddos will love racing down the giant inflatable water slides just west of the beach parking lot at 104th Avenue.

If your getaway is a friends’ or couples’ trip, Treasure Island is a great place to order adult beverages from a beachfront eatery such as Sloppy Joe’s (or Caddy’s on Sunset Beach) and stroll right out onto the sand for a dreamy sunset.