Discover Treasure Island

Treasure Island offers a range of options to consider when planning your trip: the wide beach on the Gulf of Mexico, a paved path along the waterfront, parks with specific amenities, and seasonal markets and events. You can choose your destination based on whether you want to focus on the beach, outdoor activities, park visits or an event date.

Beach, waterfront trail and coastal areas

Treasure Island has a wide beach with the gentle waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The beaches are widest in the central section, which also has numerous amenities. Sunset Vista Park features an elevated observation deck for watching sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico, as well as wide steps down to the beach.

The scenic Treasure Island Beach Trail is one mile long, paved and runs along the waterfront. You can use it for walking or cycling. Local vendors at Treasure Island Beach offer stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and shaded beach cabanas for rent. Sunset Beach is at the southern tip of the island.

Accessible parking spaces are available at Treasure Island’s beach parking lots. Mobi-Mats near the Gulf Front Parking Lot make it easier for people with limited mobility to access the water. If this assistance is important to your plans, check whether the Mobi-Mats are available before your visit.

Dunes and geographic orientation

Significant natural primary dunes are found in parts of Treasure Island; artificial dunes have been created throughout the island. Three different bridges connect Treasure Island to other communities, providing a specific point of reference for the island town’s geographic connections.

Parks with different features

Rosselli Park includes the John Morroni Memorial Dog Park. Treasure Island Community Center Park is home to the Causeway Bridge Historical Monument. The parks mentioned therefore have distinct features: a dog park at one, and a historical monument at the other. Community Center Park is also the site of a seasonal market.

Markets and events

The Friday Morning Outdoor Market takes place at Treasure Island Community Center Park from December through April. Sanding Ovations is an annual sand sculpture exhibition and competition on Treasure Island. The Treasure Island Holiday Lighted Boat Parade is also an annual nautical event held on the island’s waterways. The three formats are clearly distinct: a seasonal market, a sand sculpture exhibition and competition, and a nautical parade. If you’re planning your trip around an event, check the specific date for your travel year.

Coordinate your travel dates and hotel search

To plan your stay, you can first decide what matters most to you: the beach and waterfront trail, a park visit or an event date. The market runs during the stated period from December through April; for events, check the dates for your travel year. This lets you align your trip plans with Treasure Island’s seasonal and date-dependent offerings before comparing specific hotels.

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