Sunset wasn’t too crowded, probably because it was early afternoon on a weekday, but I’m sure it gets much worse.
Today we went to Fort De Soto at the North Beach area. It was not crowded at first because we arrived early, and stayed from 9am to 11:30. My GF was topless in a thong, I wore a Skinz M67. As more people arrived, neither of us got more than a quick second glance. It’s a lovely state park!
I believe it’s a county park not state. If I remember correctly, state park are officially no thongs.
I carefully reviewed all the results from a Google search, and there appeared to be no consensus whatsoever on the legality. Given that people on this forum said they wear thongs there, I figured I’d just go for it. My GF usually goes topless first and makes any necessary adjustments only if asked, which never seems to happen.
That being said, a Park Ranger vehicle did pull up next to me where there were some fisherman, so I put on board shorts for the five minutes they were there to avoid any confrontation; it didn’t seem worth the potential trouble. Dozens and dozens of people walked past us (including a group of two families with kids who set down 25 feet away) and didn’t comment, so I didn’t see that there is any issue.
Fort Desoto is one of the most thong friendly beaches in the area. When I lived in the Tampa Bay Area, it was always my first choice and favorite. At one time, going back to the 1980s, I recall Clearwater Beach prohibited thongs. I am sure that attitude is long gone…at least for females.
As TxMicro said, the Fort is a county park. As for legality, you are perfectly legal to wear a thong/g-string there. I’ve been seen by the rangers there in a g-string many times, no issues. I’ve chatted with them while wearing one as well. They are quite accustomed to seeing them there, as are the people who frequent the Fort.
Long time reader first time poster. Been a thong enjoyer at home and around my pool for years now. After reading all the posts i figured i need to rip the bandaid off and go to Fort de soto. Had a wonderful time this morning. 2 couples men and women in thongs and 3 other men also in thongs. Certainly was refreshing to be among like minded people. No creeper, nothinf but positive vibes. Maybe one day we will get lucky and have an official clothing optional beach.
That’s awesome you took the plunge. Feels good to get out to the beach and sun the buns.
So are you another local here or were you just visiting the area?
Also a local to stpete/tampa. Transplanted here about 5 years ago
Welcome to the area! You can wear thongs on pretty much any beach around here.
Wife and I are nudists and have taken on thonging because of the exhilaration of being on a public beach in a sexy suit- for some reason it seems more stimulating than being nude! And as you know, there are no official nude beaches on the west coast.
We have a boat and go to passage key but we have found that those who wear thongs are somehow more accepting of the cotton-tail tanlines.
Our new thing is wearing matching suits. A bit cheesy but my wife really loves it. We are thinking about going to Fort DeSoto this upcoming weekend to take it in for the first time.
We are looking to meet like minded friends as we have just moved to St Pete. Say hello in next to nothing!
R&C
Nothing wrong with matching suits, my last GF and I would match colors. IMO Desoto is the Thong-Haven of the Gulf coast beaches. Maybe for second spot would be Sunset Beach in Treasure Island but when I went out there I was the only dude in a thong, plenty of ladies. But it was still a little crowded for me. There are plenty of empty spots in Desoto for seclusion.
Went to the Fort on Friday and had a great time. Wore a purple Muscleskinz thong and wife wore a patterned Skinz thong. Weather was awesome but the water still a little cool for us Floridians. Saw about 10m single guys in thongs or speedos and 2 couples. Trails are super dry which is nice and the snow birds are gone which is even better!
Mind your gear. Desoto has been hit by Rogue Waves twice in a week.
Good to know. I was there monday. Little bit of waves and decent current southward but nothing to strong. Plenty of thongers and only a few walkers. Got there early and had the beach to myself till about 9 am. Cofee sun and thong cant ask for better day.
Heading to Ft.D in the morning, Ill be in a light blue Desmit thong.
I was at the Fort Yesterday. Saw my normal thong buddies/couples. I had the day off so I was hanging with the retirees (so lucky). Did plenty of walking just north of the fort all the way to the sanctuary. It was kinda busy for a Thurs. I got more brave and pushed towards the Fort. Definitely had people looking but no one said anything. One cute lady was wearing a thong bikini that had ruffles on the waist band. I thought it was a cool and different looking thong. Plus she looked perfect in it. She saw me and smiled. I was wearing a Yellow Bang Swim Thong. I also saw one couple in matching lime-green thongs.
Which side of the fort is best thong or it doesn’t matter?
You go past the Fort (curved road), you’ll see parking and concession stand on the North side of the Fort. You can park there, walk North on the beach for less then 5 minutes. This will get you to more secluded spots. You can thong all the way up/down the beach to the bird sanctuary. If you camp out near the Fort, that’s where it’s too busy for me, thong or not.
Secondary parking, just past the Fort there are trails, you’ll see green trash bins, pick one of those, walk the trails in but bring bug spray, no-see-ems everywhere. If you go all the way to North Beach, you went too far.
I have tried wearing a thong at the other beaches but I was the only guy out there. I like to mingle with fellow thongers and let the ladies check me out.
Wife and I are heading to Ft DeSoto today- probably will get there around noon so we can discover where other like-minded folks hang out. (First time doing this). We will be in matching Periwinkle print thongs from Skinz -wife’s is a 1-piece. Excited at the opportunity- hope some nice fellow thongers say hello. R&C