With multiple beaches, picnic areas, a public pier, museum, hiking trails, biking paths, and even more amenities, Fort De Soto is a popular military park for a reason. This is the main parking and visitor area on the island. If you have time, it's worth riding over towards the beach and checking out the pier.

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With multiple beaches, picnic areas, a public pier, museum, hiking trails, biking paths, and even more amenities, Fort De Soto is a popular military park for a reason. This is the main parking and visitor area on the island. If you have time, it's worth heading over towards the beach and checking out the pier.

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1. Fort DeSoto Recreational Trail — Fort DeSoto County Park

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2. New Tierra Verde bridge – Pinellas Bayway Bridge loop from Grand Central

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3. Pinellas Bayway Bridge – New Tierra Verde bridge loop from Gulfport

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Location: Pinellas County, Florida, United States

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Fort De Soto Batteries and Beach

1. Fort DeSoto Recreational Trail — Fort DeSoto County Park

2. New Tierra Verde bridge – Pinellas Bayway Bridge loop from Grand Central

3. Pinellas Bayway Bridge – New Tierra Verde bridge loop from Gulfport

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