Apollo Beach

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About Apollo Beach

Apollo Beach is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County on the eastern shore of Tampa Bay. The land was owned by the Dickman family and used for farming and grazing from 1923. The waterfront community was first platted as "Tampa Beach," renamed "La Vida Beach" in 1957, and by local tradition named Apollo Beach in 1958 at the suggestion of Dorothy Corr.

The community borders Tampa Bay to the west, and a network of residential canals leads out to the bay. U.S. Route 41 runs through the center of Apollo Beach, and Interstate 75 passes through its eastern side with access from Exit 246. Tampa Electric's Big Bend Power Station sits on the shoreline, and its warm-water discharge canal draws manatees in cooler months to the Manatee Viewing Center.

Why Live in Apollo Beach?

• Apollo Beach sits on the eastern shore of Tampa Bay, with residential canals that connect to the bay.
• Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center is open seasonally from November 1 through April 15, with a nature trail, an observation tower and a touch tank.
• Apollo Beach Nature Preserve is a Hillsborough County preserve on Tampa Bay with a sandy beach area, an observation tower, shoreline fishing and picnic tables.
• U.S. Route 41 runs through the community, and Interstate 75 runs along its eastern side with an interchange at Exit 246.
• E.G. Simmons Conservation Park is a nearby county park on Tampa Bay with a beach, a fishing pier, a boat ramp, camping and kayak rentals.

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Schools in Apollo Beach

Public schools are part of Hillsborough County Public Schools.

Local Favorites

• Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center (Nature Center): 6990 Dickman Rd., Apollo Beach, FL 33572 — Seasonal manatee viewing site next to the Big Bend Power Station's warm-water canal, with a nature trail, an observation tower and a touch tank.
• Apollo Beach Nature Preserve (Preserve): 6760 Surfside Blvd., Apollo Beach, FL 33572 — Hillsborough County preserve on Tampa Bay with a sandy beach area, an observation tower, shoreline fishing and bird watching.
• E.G. Simmons Conservation Park (Park): 2401 19th Ave NW, Ruskin, FL 33570 — County park on Tampa Bay set among mangroves, with a beach, a fishing pier, a boat ramp, a campground and kayak rentals.
• Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park (Preserve): Mangrove islands in southeastern Tampa Bay reachable only by watercraft, known for birding, fishing and paddling trails.

Frequently Asked Questions About Apollo Beach

Is Apollo Beach its own city?

No. Apollo Beach is an unincorporated community governed by Hillsborough County.

What ZIP code does Apollo Beach use?

Apollo Beach addresses use ZIP code 33572.

How did Apollo Beach get its name?

The area was first platted as "Tampa Beach" and renamed "La Vida Beach" in 1957. By local tradition, Dorothy Corr suggested the name "Apollo Beach" in 1958.

When can you see manatees in Apollo Beach?

Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center is open from November 1 through April 15, when manatees gather in the power station's warm-water canal.

What major roads serve Apollo Beach?

U.S. Route 41 runs through the center of the community, and Interstate 75 passes along its eastern side with access at Exit 246.