Ben T Davis Beach(Ben Davis Beach, Ben T. Davis Beach)

Located adjacent to the Courtney Campbell Causeway, Ben T Davis Beach - also known as Ben T. Davis Beach and Ben T Davis Memorial Beach - is a narrow white-sand beach with nearby coastal vegetation. This beach is named after Captain Ben T. Davis, who was a member of the United States Armed Forces - Davis was also responsible for the construction of the Courtney Campbell Causeway, which was initially known as the Davis Causeway. Lifeguards are present on Ben T Davis Beach between Memorial Day and Labor Day. 

The beach also has many other amenities including volleyball courts, a hiking and biking trail, restrooms, showers, concession stands, picnic areas with grills, and water sport equipment rentals. Ben T Davis Beach allows dogs on leash. 

Ben T Davis Beach offers many fun activities including sunbathing, wildlife watching, volleyball, hiking, beachcombing, fishing, swimming, paddle boarding, kitesurfing, windsurfing, jet-skiing, surf-skiing, kayaking, canoeing, and boating. The water near Ben T Davis Beach is usually calm, making it ideal for beginner swimmers, kayakers, and canoers. A kayaking and canoeing trail named Tampa Bay Ben T Davis Beach Trail is also present in the water near this beach. However, if you are planning to enter the water near Ben T Davis Beach, we recommend being careful as the water here is known to have unpredictable rip currents. In addition, the water here is also known to occasionally have extremely high levels of microbial contamination. If you are planning to fish in the water near Ben T Davis Beach, please make sure that you follow the local fishing regulations. Depending on the time of the year, you can view many kinds of animals in the water near Ben T Davis Beach including sea turtles and dolphins. This beach offers amazing Instagram-worthy views of Tampa Bay, especially during sunsets. The Courtney Campbell Trail present near Ben T Davis Beach is a walking and biking trail which offers an amazing waterfront jogging and biking experience along the Tampa Bay shoreline. 

Getting to Ben T Davis Beach is easy - the beach is present near 7740 West Courtney Campbell Causeway, where metered parking spaces are also present. We recommend visiting this beach early as this popular beach can get crowded quickly.

There are many attractions near Ben T Davis Beach. ZooTampa at Lowry Park is spread over 56 acres. This zoo is home to rare animals from regions which are meteorologically similar to the Tampa Bay region - the animals here are primarily from various continents including Africa, Asia, and Australia. Currently the zoo is home to over 1,000 animals. This zoo also offers interactive and fun animal encounters and many educational programs. The zoo has been voted as the "Best Kids Attraction" in Tampa Magazine’s Best of South Tampa 2021 awards. In addition, it has also been repeatedly awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence. Glazer Children’s Museum is spread over 53,000 square feet. This museum offers around 170 fun and interactive exhibits for children which help in developing their cognitive abilities. If you are looking for another attraction near Ben T Davis Beach, the Tampa Riverwalk is a waterfront walkway which is approximately two-and-a-half miles long. This popular walkway offers a fantastic waterfront walking and biking experience. The walkway is present along the downtown area of Tampa and it offers access to some of Tampa’s most popular museums, restaurants, bars, hotels, parks, and cultural monuments. The walkway and the area around it also host many fun events including the Tampa Bay Margarita Festival, a monthly arts-and-craft themed event named Fourth Friday Tampa, and many free concerts. 

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Ben T Davis Beach.  Ulele is set in a building that was constructed in the early 20th century. In addition, this restaurant serves amazing dishes for lunch and dinner which are inspired by the local Native American cultures. This restaurant also has interesting artwork.  The Pub Tampa Bay serves excellent burgers, sandwiches, and fries. The restaurant also serves excellent British food including bangers and mash and is especially known for its outstanding fish and chips. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Ben T Davis Beach, Konan’s BBQ is famous for serving excellent barbecued dishes.

If you are looking for a hotel near Ben T Davis Beach, there are many great nearby options. The 5-Star Homewood Suites by Hilton St. Petersburg Clearwater offers many amenities including a convenience store, a coin laundry, a fitness center, and a pool. In addition, the restaurant also offers complimentary breakfast, complimentary light dinner and drinks (between Monday and Thursday), and a free grocery shopping service. As another upscale option, the 4-Star The Westin Tampa Bay offers many amenities including a private beach area, a 24-hour fitness center, a Starbucks cafe, and a waterfront restaurant. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk which offers many amenities including a pool, a 24/7 gym, a restaurant, an art gallery, and complimentary local shuttle service. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Ben T Davis Beach, the 2-Star Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District offers many amenities including a gym, a rooftop pool, a terrace with a fire pit, complimentary breakfast, and a complimentary local area shuttle service.