28.1439277, -82.7902483

Sunset Beach Park - Sand Launch Beach Boat Ramp

Fee required Reported open Public access
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Sunset Beach Park - Sand Launch Beach Boat Ramp is a public launch on St. Joseph Sound in Pinellas County, Florida , with 1 launch lane. We currently track 3 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Tarpon Springs, about 2.0 miles away. The closest larger city is Palm Harbor, approximately 4.8 miles away. The site lies within the Crystal Bay-Gulf of Mexico watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as SUNSET BEACH PARK.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and enriched with data from the NOAA MRIP Site Register. Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 19, 2026.

Boat ramps on St. Joseph Sound

We currently track 3 public boat ramps on St. Joseph Sound , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Pinellas County

We currently track 49 public boat ramps in Pinellas County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

No, a launch fee applies here - check the official page for current pricing, since fees can change.

Yes - 40 vehicle-only spaces are recorded for this site.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Sunset Beach Park - Sand Launch Beach Boat Ramp provides access to St. Joseph Sound, one of 3 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Florida FWC records.

Yes. According to NOAA's fishing site register, tidal conditions affect activity at this site, so it's worth checking the local tide before you head out - low water can limit launching and access at some coastal ramps.

This access point also appears as "SUNSET BEACH PARK" in NOAA's fishing site register. Different agencies sometimes list the same ramp under slightly different names.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Pinellas County, Florida
Nearby places
Tarpon Springs (2.0 mi)
Key Vista (3.7 mi)
Holiday (4.3 mi)
Coordinates
28.1439277, -82.7902483 Gaia
Waterbody
St. Joseph Sound
Access type
Public
Hours
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Ramp surface
Sand,Sand
Launch lanes
1
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
40 vehicle-only

Amenities

Grill Picnic Restaurant nearby

Current weather

°F Cloudy

Wind ENE 6 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 4:17 PM

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