Waterfront, boating, laid-back
Apollo Beach
Waterfront and canal-front living on Tampa Bay
About the area
Apollo Beach
Apollo Beach is a boater's paradise on the eastern shore of Tampa Bay in southern Hillsborough County. Its network of deep-water canals gives many homes direct Gulf access, making it a magnet for those who want a dock in the backyard. A wave of newer construction, waterfront restaurants, and the beloved Manatee Viewing Center round out a relaxed coastal lifestyle just south of Tampa.
Quick Facts
- Area
- Apollo Beach
- Starting from
- $450K+
- Vibe
- Waterfront, boating, laid-back
- Zip codes
- 33572
History
The story of
Apollo Beach
Apollo Beach was created in the 1960s by developer Francis Corr, who dredged canals out of the mangrove flats along Tampa Bay to build a planned waterfront community with boat access for nearly every home. The space-age name reflected the era's fascination with the Apollo program. For decades it remained a quiet boating and retirement enclave, but the community saw renewed growth in the 2000s and 2010s as new master-planned neighborhoods and waterfront developments attracted families and professionals. The nearby Big Bend Power Station gave rise to an unexpected local landmark — the Manatee Viewing Center, where manatees gather each winter in the plant's warm-water discharge canal.
Living here
Things to do in Apollo Beach
Manatee Viewing Center
Free wintertime sanctuary where hundreds of manatees gather in warm waters, with boardwalks and a stingray touch tank
Apollo Beach Nature Preserve
Waterfront preserve with a small beach, boardwalks, and sweeping Tampa Bay sunset views
Circles & waterfront dining
Bayfront restaurants serving fresh seafood with dockside seating and boat-up access
Canal & Gulf boating
Deep-water canals offering direct access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf for boating and fishing
E.G. Simmons Regional Park
Nearby bayfront park with a boat ramp, campground, fishing, and picnic areas
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