Photo of Battery Bigelow beach with light sand & pebble surface

Photo of Battery Bigelow beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Battery Bigelow beach with long straight shore

Photo of Battery Bigelow beach with very clean level of cleanliness

6.6

Good

Battery Bigelow beach

Tierra Verde, United States

#238 out of 266 in Florida

6.6

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Light sand & pebble Sand & Pebbles bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

Click on any feature to view all similar beaches in area

Located outside the settlement

Fort De Soto • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Park Fort De Soto Park

2.1km

View all on map

About

Battery Bigelow beach is located on the Gulf of Mexico (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 238th place out of 266 beaches in the Florida region 347.1 km away from its center, the city of Tallahassee. It is one of the beaches of Fort De Soto settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, partygoers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Battery Bigelow beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Fort desoto beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

Battery Bigelow beach (Florida) region (Fort De Soto Park sub-region) is located outside the Fort De Soto settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Battery Bigelow beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +28 ^o C

Air temperature

3.6 M/S

Wind

+30 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Fort De Soto • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Park Fort De Soto Park

2.1km

View all on map

Booking.com

Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

6.4km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Wander Residence Condo near Fort DeSoto

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fort De Soto • 6.3km from center

Booking.com View deals

Oceanview Tierra Verde Escape with Balcony and Pool!

8.8km from the beach

Three Little Birds - A newly completely renovated waterfront luxury home with Gulf of Mexico views

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Fort De Soto • 8.8km from center

Booking.com View deals

View all nearest stays

Booking.com

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

View map

Nearest Beaches

2.5km

Fort desoto beach Fort desoto beach

7.8 Very good

3km

East beach East beach

5.9 Pleasant

6.7km

Shell Key beach Shell Key beach

6.8 Good

7.4km

Pass A Grille Dog beach Pass A Grille Dog beach

7 Good

8.3km

Pass A Grille beach Pass A Grille beach

8.1 Very good

8.9km

Bean Point beach Bean Point beach

8.2 Very good

11.8km

Saint Pete beach Saint Pete beach

8.3 Very good

13.4km

Anna maria beach Anna maria beach

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Fort De Soto • 250m

Main locality of province

Tallahassee • 347.1km

Transport

Airport

SPG • 19.9km

Bus Station

Pine Ave/N Bay Blvd (Ami Pier) • 9.2km

Train Station

Amtrak • 28.9km

All nearest beaches

You can set the search radius & filter nearest beaches by features

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.6 Good

Contribute

Share your experience with other travelers

Average Reviews rating

6.6 Good

Jeff White

10 Exceptional

I visited to do a bike ride and was impressed by the history and visit to the fort. A great destination for a 20mi ish ride. You can ride the rode, paved bike path or dirt roads between parking areas and the beach. Parking was plentiful. $5 for the day. All spaces you need to pay via park mobile app or at the kiosk at each main path to beach from each parking area. North beach was packed on a Sunday. Overall biking was awesome.

James LaBonte

6 Pleasant

Moved to the area a few years ago. Decided to check this place out last week. I've been to old forts around the country, and this one isn't anything special. It's from the Spanish American War. It has half a dozen cannons and a few rooms. There are some cool picks and maps in one of the rooms. Beach nearby as well as a pier. It's worth checking out at least once.

PNW Nikki

10 Exceptional

Came to the park to see the Egmont Key lighthouse from the pier and I was not disappointed. The pier was busy with fishing by people and birds. So many birds of all shapes and sizes. Fort De Soto Park is huge with lots of trails and space. The beach was beautiful and busy. The fort is small but full of history.

Sarah Jewel

10 Exceptional

A fantastic park. Has a great beach which is very shallow so wonderful for kids. The nature walks are beautiful and well kept up. Kayaking their is so fun and you see so many animals. The fort is a great experience has so much info. Plus you can go inside parts of it and see how it felt to be there.

Thomas Mertz

6 Pleasant

If you're looking for a historical fort experience, you won't find much here (the only architecture left standing at this site is Battery Laidley). On the other hand, climbing on top of the battery gives you sweeping views of the barrier islands to the north and south. Battery Laidley is entirely overgrown with vegetation, although the rooms within have been preserved. There are pictures and maps of how the fort once looked, and there is a gift shop and a small museum on site.

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Battery Bigelow beach?

Battery Bigelow beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Battery Bigelow beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Battery Bigelow beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Battery Bigelow beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

The waves in the Battery Bigelow beach are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Battery Bigelow beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Battery Bigelow beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Battery Bigelow beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Battery Bigelow beach?

The bar is located right on the Battery Bigelow beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Battery Bigelow beach?

There are 450 places to stay in the Battery Bigelow beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Battery Bigelow beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Battery Bigelow beach from parking?

The Battery Bigelow beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Battery Bigelow beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Battery Bigelow beach is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 19°C and water 19°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Battery Bigelow beach (Florida) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Battery Bigelow beach (Florida) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.