There is plenty of sand and walking trails. There are amenities and very good parking. The drive is a little long, but the view and the nature are worth it.
Come here every time we are down to Florida. Nice board walk out to fishing pier. Good boat launch also. Very nice and clean beach. You can see many different shore birds here washroom are clean. Only draw back dogs are not allowed on beach
FI Beach is the best place around to watch the sunset. Dolphins are typically just off shore. Very peaceful. As for a beach, the sea birds take over, lots of bird poop in the area reserved for swimming. Smells. Still, it has charm and mostly beautiful white sand (they just replaced the sand within the recent past). Sand spurs are plentiful in the grassy areas - so wear shoes. Nice place for a picnic.
We went looking for a little beach time and found this gem of a beach and it is free. It is by Crystal River. Number of people fishing nearby and lovely sand looking out over the gulf. Very pretty spot. I would definitely come back again
Small beach area. White sand and a couple of open shelters for shade and eating. Nice pier with fishing opportunities. Beautiful for sunset viewing. Biggest turn off the huge number of sea birds and droppings especially in the late afternoon. Bathroom facilities, no shells found on the beach. Not crowded even on a nice day. On the drive to the beach (Fort Island Trail) scenic natural coast beauty interrupted by what looks like a power plant tower with steam/whatever coming from the tower - what a shame.
This is a very relaxing Beach to go to.The Beach is very quiet and not crowded...The White Sand is Clean and Beautiful.The water was very calm.Nice way to spend the day!!
its has a beautiful scenery to look out at and to watch the sun go down makes for lovely pics ,enjoy the fresh air off the water, but the power plant takes away from the natural beauty and who know what might be in the water being so close to it so i dont swim there personally.
A very nice spot and tranquil. Get there early for a good free parking place. They also have a free boat ramp just down the street.
Peaceful and quiet. No seashells, but pretty white sand. Great place for kids with no waves. I explored the jetties. It was clean and pretty.
Of course, it was February and shortly after arriving in Florida, we wanted a beach experience. This beach is not like what you might expect, but is nestled in the estuary/island/marsh areas around Crystal River. The drive to the beach is unique and interesting. The facilities are pretty nice, and the beach is small. But if you are in the area, you should visit. Great place for a sunset!