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Treasure Island Beaches
Treasure Island beaches are like a dinosaur - thin at one end, much, much thicker in the middle, and then thin again at the other end.
We have essentially three beach areas, all fronted by Gulf of Mexico.
The first area is mid-island. It is a very wide beach and it is here that you will find most of our gulf-front motels, hotels and, the newest breed of vacation lodging, the condo-hotel. It is a commercial area with many restaurants, shops and conveniences all within a short walking distance.
At either end of the island, with John's Pass to the north and Blind Pass to the south, the beaches are narrower yet no less beautiful. These beaches, known as Sunshine Beach and Sunset Beach respectively, are more residential than commercial, and home to everything from quaint beach cottages to Key West-styled three-story homes. Here you will find dunes of sea oats lining the beach with walkovers providing access.
At the southern tip of Treasure Island, in Sunset Beach, is a 5/10 mile boardwalk which encirles the tip of the island. This is where Blind Pass and the Gulf of Mexico meet. It's popular for fishing and just strolling.
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This is a superb site that contains a wealth of information, especially for boaters
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