Living in Apollo Beach
Apollo Beach is a waterfront community on the southeastern shore of Tampa Bay, laced with deep-water canals that give many homes direct boating access to the bay and Gulf.
It's famous for the manatee viewing center, a laid-back atmosphere and newer master-planned neighborhoods like MiraBay and Waterset nearby.
Market snapshot
Apollo Beach home prices right now
$469,766
Median sale price
80 days
Median days on market
+2.3%
Price change vs. last year
Approximate public figures for the three months ending September 2026, from Redfin. Last updated October 2026. Ask Steve for exact, current MLS numbers.
Typical prices
$400K – $2.5M
Home styles
Canal-front homes, new construction, condos
Commute
30 min to downtown
Vibe
Nautical, relaxed, coastal
County
Hillsborough County
Local highlights
- Manatee Viewing Center
- Deep-water canals
- MiraBay community
- Apollo Beach Nature Preserve
SouthShore Sportsplex
Visit this county sports complex on Waterset Boulevard in Apollo Beach for its playground and multisport fields; consult posted schedules before planning field use.
Visitor informationApollo Beach Park and Recreation Center
Explore this public recreation hub on Golf and Sea Boulevard for playground time, a paved walk or registered fitness activities; check individual amenity availability.
Visitor informationFlorida Conservation and Technology Center
Explore the broader conservation campus in Apollo Beach beyond manatee viewing; its seasonal visitor program connects habitat restoration, environmental education and partner conservation work.
Visitor information
Things to do
- Watch manatees in winter
- Boat to waterfront restaurants
- Fish the bay
- Sunset at the nature preserve
Skate at Apollo Beach Skate Park
Bring your skateboard or inline skates to the public course on Golf and Sea Boulevard; check in before entering and follow age-specific protective-equipment rules.
Visitor informationVisit Apollo Beach Dog Park
Let your dog exercise in the appropriate small- or large-dog enclosure at this Apollo Beach park; check the county page for maintenance-related access restrictions.
Visitor informationArrange open play at SouthShore Sportsplex
Check the daily field schedule before an informal soccer or football session in Apollo Beach; organized practices and paid training require a rental permit.
Visitor informationPaddle at E.G. Simmons nearby
Head to nearby Ruskin, outside Apollo Beach, for E.G. Simmons Conservation Park’s mangrove waterways; check kayak rental availability and review the paddling map first.
Visitor information
Check the linked visitor information for current hours, reservations, seasonal access and any storm-related closures. Some outings are nearby rather than within the neighborhood.
Who loves Apollo Beach
A perfect day in Apollo Beach
Watch manatees at the TECO Manatee Viewing Center, take your boat out from your backyard canal, and have dinner at a waterfront restaurant with a view of the bay.
Neighborhoods to know
Apollo Beach canals
Waterfront homes with docks and Tampa Bay access
MiraBay
Gated waterfront community with a lagoon pool
Waterset
New master-planned community with parks and pools
Where locals eat
- Circles Waterfront Restaurant
- Waterfront grills along the canals
Parks & outdoors
- TECO Manatee Viewing Center (free)
- Apollo Beach Nature Preserve
- Boating straight into Tampa Bay
Schools
Hillsborough County Public Schools, including newer schools near Waterset.
A little history
Apollo Beach was developed in the late 1950s, when canals were dug to give homes water access. The power plant's warm-water outflow attracts manatees every winter, and TECO built a free viewing center there.
Events locals look forward to
Steve's honest take
What people love
- Affordable waterfront homes
- Direct boat access to the bay
- Manatees and nature
Good to know
- Flood zone and insurance costs
- Longer drive to Pinellas beaches
- Limited shopping nearby
Typical drive times
35 min
Tampa International Airport
45 min
Nearest Gulf beach
30 min
Downtown Tampa
Approximate, without heavy traffic.
Apollo Beach questions, answered
Prices are approximate ranges and change with the market. Photos show the style of the area and are illustrative. Contact Steve for current listings and sold data in Apollo Beach.
