Hightower Beach Park — Attraction in Satellite Beach

First. Im a local and have lived in this areas basically my entire life. Anyone that has left a 5 star review did so before October 2020 or is from out of town and doesn't know any better! That said... Brevard County, with the help of the Army Corp of Engineers (the absolute destructors) started a sand pumping project to save millionaires homes and condo developments, that should have never been allowed to be built in the first place. In the process they created an ecological disaster along the coast of Brevard County. They pumped in offshore sand that is grey, black, lifeless and smells like raw sewage on a hot day! Its lifeless... the sand killed all of the crabs and animals that relied on the reef that was just offshore and is now covered forever. All of the birds are gone. The fish disappear overnight. Turtles can't nest in it because its like a concrete barrier that they can't climb or dig in. If youre planning a trip to Florida for the beaches I would go to the west coast where beaches are still natural sand, and natural habits. There is no telling what is in this ancient sand they pumped from the bottom of the ocean... One thing is for sure, there is a cancer cluster study taking place on the Brevard County beach communities they are trying to convince you to...

A very nice place to go to the beach This is a beach park located at the intersection of A1A and Shearwater Parkway. There is a stoplight at this intersection so getting in and out in any direction is not difficult. There are 20-30 parking spots in the parking lot for this beach park. Parking can fill up quickly during the day so I would suggest going early. This is NOT a dog beach. There is one of those south by Eau Gallie. There is a building next to the parking lot with bathrooms and there is an outdoor shower and foot wash right off the beach walkway. The walkway is relatively short and has a ramp for an entrance right onto the beach. The low and high tide seemed to be about 70-50 feet, respectively, from the boardwalk. It seems a good place for surfing or paddleboard surfing as we saw several people doing both in the surf on the day we visited. As an added bonus to this beach park, there is a boardwalk that goes from the parking lot, over the dunes to the south, and comes out on the sidewalk on the East side of A1A. Overall, a very nice beach park to visit the beach in the area. Full disclosure, In 2017 a woman was assaulted at this park. The city has since bought and installed camera(s) that are monitored. Be...

Great beach - just like all the beaches in this area. I typically walk down the waterline from one area to another, and Hightower is a convenient starting point because it's the first beach you come to when turning south off the 404 bridge. There are bathrooms and showers here but the parking is limited - that's good to keep crowds down, but bad if you get there too late for a spot. Public service announcement: Please be mindful of what you bring to the beach, and take it home with you (or throw it away). Every weekend when I visit the beach I pick up as much trash and plastic as I see, and lately I'm disappointed that I fill a bag every time, even if I'm just there for an hour. Whether you live in town or are just visiting, please help us keep our beaches clean, and our wildlife safe...