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Beach Accesses

Beach Access #18

Plan a stop at Aquarius Circle Access #18, with its paved walkover, rinse shower, small access lot and nearby mapped Gulf Boulevard parking—but no listed restroom or beach mat.

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Aquarius Circle Access #18 at a glance

Aquarius Circle Beach Access #18 is a city walk-on entrance at Aquarius Circle and Gulf Boulevard, near East Capricorn Drive. The city's Beach Access Guide lists a paved walkover, accessible parking, a bike rack, bench, garbage can and rinse shower. It does not list a restroom or Mobi-mat at this entrance.

The city's Beach Access Parking Guide maps eight general spaces and two accessible spaces in the small access lot. It also maps 19 general spaces and one accessible space along the Gulf Boulevard segment between Jupiter Lane and Capricorn Drive. Those counts describe the marked layout, not how many spaces will be open when you arrive.

Is #18 the right entrance for your day?

Choose #18 when a paved walkover and a place to rinse off matter more than having a restroom at the access. It can also work well if you are staying close enough to walk or bike, since the dedicated lot is limited.

If your group needs a portable restroom and Mobi-mat, compare Starlight Circle Access #17; the city guide lists both there, but no shower. For a wider view of parking, paths and facilities, browse all city beach accesses or open the beach access map.

Parking and accessibility details

The city guide records a No Overnight Parking sign at #18. Park only in marked public spaces and follow the signs on the block; an open curb or nearby private lot is not automatically public beach parking.

An accessible parking symbol does not mean there is a firm route all the way to the water. At #18, the city lists pavement but no beach mat, so expect loose sand after the walkover. The accessible beaches guide explains how to compare mats, beach-wheelchair options and restroom access.

This is a city walk-on beach, not a vehicle entrance. Before leaving, use beach conditions for current surf, weather and water-quality links, then follow the flags and any temporary signs at the access.

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