Christy's Guidebook
Local Beaches
Madeira Beach is one of our favorites! The Snack Shack is a beachfront restaurant that offers hourly parking as well as food, drink and cocktails for beach goers!! You can eat/drink there or carry it right on to the beach! Alcohol is permitted on this beach. (No glass)
Oh and paddle board rentals out front too!!! :)
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Madeira Beach
Madeira Beach is one of our favorites! The Snack Shack is a beachfront restaurant that offers hourly parking as well as food, drink and cocktails for beach goers!! You can eat/drink there or carry it right on to the beach! Alcohol is permitted on this beach. (No glass)
Oh and paddle board rentals out front too!!! :)
Sunset Beach
Indian Rocks is beautiful and laid back beach vibe. There are a lot of bolder sized rocks in the water, hence the name.
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Indian Rocks Beach
1700 Gulf BlvdIndian Rocks is beautiful and laid back beach vibe. There are a lot of bolder sized rocks in the water, hence the name.
Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach is one of the worlds top rated beaches!
If you’re looking for a quiet, more secluded beach… you might like to check out Redington Beach.
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Redington Shores Beach Access
18200 Gulf BlvdIf you’re looking for a quiet, more secluded beach… you might like to check out Redington Beach.
Things to do
Johns Pass Village has almost everything you can think of! Shopping, restaurants, bars and water sport adventure rentals and tours! Jet skis, tiki boats, sunset cruise, dolphin watching, deep sea fishing tour… you name it!?!?
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Johns Pass
12800 Village BoulevardJohns Pass Village has almost everything you can think of! Shopping, restaurants, bars and water sport adventure rentals and tours! Jet skis, tiki boats, sunset cruise, dolphin watching, deep sea fishing tour… you name it!?!?
Great place to spend a day walking around the St Pete Pier. Eat, drink and be merry! Maybe take a look around downtown St Pete too, while you’re there!
Free to walk around/pay to park.
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St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NEGreat place to spend a day walking around the St Pete Pier. Eat, drink and be merry! Maybe take a look around downtown St Pete too, while you’re there!
Free to walk around/pay to park.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageBusch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrRoller coasters
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdPass-a-Grille
Ybor City Historic District
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient RdAre you feeling lucky? $$
Favorite Patio Restaurants
Casual dining with a patio atmosphere
Seabreeze Island Grill
17855 Gulf BlvdThis is one of our favorites!! Sit outside patio on the water and watch all of the boats from Johns Pass Sandbar as well as getting a chance to see the dolphins play in the water!🥰
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Crabby's On The Pass
12754 Kingfish DriveThis is one of our favorites!! Sit outside patio on the water and watch all of the boats from Johns Pass Sandbar as well as getting a chance to see the dolphins play in the water!🥰
Caddy's Madeira Beach
14080 Gulf BoulevardSloppy Joe's
10650 Gulf BlvdOcean front view on the patio!!
Caddy's Treasure Island
9000 West Gulf BoulevardBeach front
Shopping
This is THE place to go shopping for a day and grab some lunch in between! It’s less than a mile away from the air bnb!!
Shopping, food and fun!
Restaurants, Retail Stores, Hair Salon, Movie Theater, Bars and more
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Seminole City Center
7855 113th StShopping, food and fun!
Restaurants, Retail Stores, Hair Salon, Movie Theater, Bars and more
The Boardwalk! Shopping for souvenirs? This is the place!
Food, drinks and fun!
This is also where you would rent a water sport craft or book one of the many boat tours
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John'S Pass Village Association, Inc.
12945 Village BlvdThe Boardwalk! Shopping for souvenirs? This is the place!
Food, drinks and fun!
This is also where you would rent a water sport craft or book one of the many boat tours
Beach bars
Some fun beach bars along the way!!🍹
This is the local hot spot!! Our favorite beach bar and the back patio is usually awesome at night with live music!!
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Saltwater Hippie
15042 Madeira WayThis is the local hot spot!! Our favorite beach bar and the back patio is usually awesome at night with live music!!
Nothing better than an ice cold daiquiri on a hot day!!
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Daiquiri Shak Raw Bar & Grille
14995 Gulf BlvdNothing better than an ice cold daiquiri on a hot day!!
Ricky T's Bar & Grille
10601 Gulf BlvdThis is a rooftop bar that has a pretty amazing view at sunset!!
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Cambria Hotel St Petersburg-Madeira Beach Marina
15015 Madeira WayThis is a rooftop bar that has a pretty amazing view at sunset!!
Jimmy B's Beach Bar
6200 Gulf BlvdFun little beach bar where you can shake your booty!!
This is a cool spot for food, drinks and karaoke!! It’s an older group setting.. so if you’re in your 60’s or close to it?!? You my friends are going to love this spot!!
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JD's Restaurant & Lounge
125 Gulf BlvdThis is a cool spot for food, drinks and karaoke!! It’s an older group setting.. so if you’re in your 60’s or close to it?!? You my friends are going to love this spot!!
Great waterfront bar/restaurant to grab some food and drinks. Nightlife is fun too. They typically have lots of live music on the weekends.
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The Toasted Monkey
678 75th AvenueGreat waterfront bar/restaurant to grab some food and drinks. Nightlife is fun too. They typically have lots of live music on the weekends.
Madeira Beach Snack Shack
15100 Gulf BlvdBar/restaurant/beachfront
Hrly parking
Breakfast Eats
These are a few of my favorite breakfast spots!!
Their skillets are AMAZING!! Large plates of food too for those hungry boys n girls!!
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Frog Pond
16909 Gulf BlvdTheir skillets are AMAZING!! Large plates of food too for those hungry boys n girls!!
This is now called The Reef! Triple Bloody Mary’s on Sundays?!? Don’t worry, their food is pretty scrumptious too!
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Screwies
14705 Gulf BlvdThis is now called The Reef! Triple Bloody Mary’s on Sundays?!? Don’t worry, their food is pretty scrumptious too!
Foxy's Cafe
160 107th AveI prefer patio but hubby likes the ac🙄
Great breakfast spot!!
Apple Butter Cafe
New local breakfast spot
Sweet Sage Cafe
16725 Gulf BlvdWining and dining? Reservations Required!
If you’re looking for something a little more upscale?!? I have a few local favorites for you!!
Salt Rock Grill
19325 Gulf BlvdNice place with great reviews!!
Middle Grounds Grill
10925 Gulf BlvdDelicious
Island Way Grill
20 Island WayOn the water
Seared 1200 Chophouse
5007 Gulf BlvdGreat steak house