Is Andalucia safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Andalucia as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Andalucia
“Go. Andalucia is a quiet, highly affluent waterfront gated community offering exceptional safety, tranquil bay views, and a secure environment for residents and guests.”
About the area
Situated along the shores of Tampa Bay in Apollo Beach, Andalucia is an exclusive, master-planned residential enclave known for Mediterranean-inspired luxury homes and private docks. It is strictly residential and car-dependent, offering a serene coastal lifestyle away from urban bustle.
- Gated Enclave
- Waterfront Luxury
- Quiet & Suburban
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Andalucia
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Internal neighborhood streets are low-speed and pleasant for leisure cycling, but the community is isolated from regional multi-use trail networks and lacks bike-share hubs.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low rates of violent and property crime supported by a 24-hour guarded entry gate
- High median household income well above county averages with near-zero poverty rates
- Pristine, well-maintained private infrastructure, waterfront walkways, and community marina amenities
Cons
- Strictly private residential access requires gate clearance to enter
- Entirely car-dependent with virtually no commercial businesses within walking distance
- High coastal vulnerability to storm surge and tropical weather events
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor within this gated enclave due to 24-hour private access control and security.
What Andalucia is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents jogging, walking dogs, or preparing boats along the marina.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet residential streets with minimal traffic and excellent visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene and scenic, ideal for quiet sunset strolls along the waterfront with no safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and well-monitored, with security staff patrolling and virtually no through traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent inside the community; Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) operates limited commuter bus routes (such as Route 31) along the US-41 corridor several miles to the east.
Street parking is regulated by the HOA; visitors must be cleared at the security gate and should park in designated driveways or community clubhouse guest spaces.
Things to do in Andalucia
- Watch stunning sunsets over Tampa Bay from the community's private waterfront park and marina
- Take a boat or paddleboard out onto Tampa Bay from the private neighborhood boat slips and canals
- Visit the nearby TECO Manatee Viewing Center and Apollo Beach Nature Preserve just minutes down the coast
Local favorites
- Circles Waterfront Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (5200)Upscale casual waterfront eatery offering fresh seafood, steaks, and patio dining overlooking Lands End Marina.
- Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill · Bar & Grill · 4.3★ (1100)Lively coastal hangout serving casual American fare, drinks, and live music on the water.
- The Salty Shamrock · Irish Pub · 4.3★ (2300)Popular local Irish-American pub offering classic comfort food, draft beers, and outdoor patio seating.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.