Soaking up the sunshine…
The Gulf beaches belong to everyone. Here is exactly where to borrow a free beach wheelchair, where the Mobi-Mat walkways run, and how we help you find a rental that truly works for you.
Pinellas County's beaches are among the most accessible in Florida. Nearly every major beach on this coast keeps free beach wheelchairs, with big balloon tires that roll over soft sand and even into the first few inches of the Gulf, available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. Several beaches add Mobi-Mat roll-out walkways that carry standard wheelchairs, strollers, and walkers from the parking lot toward the waterline.
Below you will find every verified lending location with phone numbers so you can call ahead, plus what to know about accessible parking, the trolley, and choosing the right vacation rental. And if anything is unclear, call us. We know these beaches personally and we will give you a straight answer.
More than 20 beach wheelchairs across 8 beaches, all free and first-come. Most fit through restroom doors and can roll into shallow water.
Roll-out beach mats at Pier 60, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, and Honeymoon Island carry standard chairs over the sand.
Ground-floor homes and condo buildings with elevators across our portfolio. Tell us your needs and we will match you honestly.
Every lending location below lists its phone number. Chairs are first-come, so a quick call the morning of your beach day is the pro move.
Orange markers are Sunny Orange Stays rentals. Teal wheelchair markers are the verified beach-wheelchair lending locations, from Honeymoon Island down to Fort De Soto. Tap any marker for details.
Programs verified July 2026 from Visit St. Pete/Clearwater and park sources. Chair counts and hours change, so call the location before you go.
4 beach wheelchairs at Lifeguard Station #0 by Pier 60, staffed 9:30 AM to 5 PM daily. If you cannot reach the station across the sand, call 727-462-6963 and they will bring one to you. Three Mobi-Mats: Pier 60, Beach Access at 420 S Gulfview (Lot 32), and Rockaway St (Lot 36).
Free beach wheelchairs at the county park just south of Clearwater Pass, with paved paths, accessible restrooms and picnic shelters, and a $6 flat-rate parking lot with disability spots.
4 beach wheelchairs, free at the entrance fee kiosk, first-come. Two Mobi-Mats, one near each bathhouse, plus paved lots with disability parking throughout the park.
3 beach wheelchairs: one at City Hall on weekdays 8 AM to 4 PM (727-547-4575 ext. 237) and two at the beach concession stand (727-360-3278). A long Mobi-Mat runs halfway across TI's famously wide beach.
1 beach wheelchair, first-come (727-743-1143). The Mobi-Mat extends 42 feet toward the Gulf with a 25-foot wing, with additional mats at three nearby access points and ten disability parking spots across two lots.
2 beach wheelchairs at each location, kept at the Paradise Grille counters (open roughly 8 AM to sunset), both usable in the water, both beaches with a Mobi-Mat. The main access has nine disability parking spots; Upham has just two, so arrive early.
5 beach wheelchairs: weekdays call 727-582-2100 ext. 2, weekends ask at the campground office. Bonus: a nearly seven-mile paved multi-use trail and accessible kayak-launch assistance make this the area's best accessible day-trip.
The county beach access at 1700 Gulf Blvd currently has no beach wheelchairs and no Mobi-Mat, and only two disability parking spots. If accessibility equipment matters for your group, base your beach days at the locations above instead.
Turtle nesting season affects the mats. Clearwater Beach removes its Mobi-Mats during sea turtle nesting season and returns them around late September or early October, so mid-summer visitors should plan on the beach wheelchairs rather than the mats there. Chairs are first-come everywhere, so call ahead on the morning of your beach day. Most loaner chairs are manual and need a companion to push. If you want independence on the sand, local mobility-equipment companies rent motorized beach wheelchairs delivered to your rental. And for getting around without a car, PSTA buses and the beach trolleys are wheelchair accessible.
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Every guest is different. Tell us what makes a home work for you and we will point you to the right rentals, honestly.
Talk to our local team Browse vacation rentalsYes. Every location listed on this page lends beach wheelchairs at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis. You typically leave an ID and sign a simple waiver. Motorized beach wheelchairs are the exception; those come from private rental companies for a fee.
The balloon-tire loaner chairs at Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach can roll into the shallows, roughly the first six inches of water. They are not swim chairs, so keep a companion alongside.
Most locations are strictly first-come with no reservations, which is why we list every phone number: call the morning of your visit to check availability, and arrive early on winter and weekend beach days.
For equipment and infrastructure together, Clearwater Beach at Pier 60 (four chairs, three Mobi-Mats in season, lifeguards who will bring a chair to you) and Treasure Island (three chairs and a long mat across a flat, wide beach) are the standouts. Fort De Soto adds a seven-mile paved trail if you want more than a beach day.
Some are a great fit and some are not, and we will tell you which is which. We have ground-floor homes and elevator buildings, and we will personally verify doorways, showers, and step counts for any home you are considering. Contact us with your requirements before booking.
Yes. PSTA buses and the beach trolleys are wheelchair accessible, which makes a car-free accessible beach day genuinely practical here. See our getting-around guide for routes and fares.
With 92 rentals across 8 Gulf Coast communities and free beach wheelchairs up and down the coast, the hardest part is picking which beach first. We are happy to help with that too.
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