'''St. Pete Beach''' is a city near Saint Petersburg in Tampa Bay in the state of Florida.

St. Pete Beach[http://www.stpetebeach.org/] occupies an island which is located on the southern end of a chain of barrier islands on the Gulf of Mexico stretching from Clearwater to Pass-A-Grille Beach.

Get in

  • '''Saint Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport''' (PIE)
  • '''Tampa International Airport''' (TPA)
  • '''Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority'''[http://www.psta.net/index.htm]
  • Get around

  • '''Suncoast Beach Trolley''', Phone: (727) 540-1900, [http://www.psta.net/beachtrolley.htm]. Explore all of the unique beach communities from Clearwater Beach to Pass-A-Grille. The cities that are not served are Kenneth City, Belleair Beach and Belleair Shore. The Suncoast Beach Trolley runs every 20-30 minutes from 5:05AM to 10:10PM, M-Su, including holidays, with service until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Look for special trolley bus stop signs located frequently along the route. In addition to the services along Gulf Boulevard, connector routes run between the coast and downtown Saint Petersburg. All Trolleys are wheelchair accessible, and they have bike racks as well. A special permit may be required to use the bike rack.
  • '''BATS Taxi''', 5201 Gulf Blvd, Phone: (727) 367-3702,[http://www.batstaxi.com/].
  • '''Dollar Rent A Car''', 5005 Gulf Blvd, Phone: (727) 367-3779, [http://www.dollar.com].
  • '''Avis Rent A Car''', 5400 Gulf Blvd, Phone: (727) 367-2847, [http://www.avis.com].
  • '''Hertz Rent A Car''', 4715 Gulf Blvd, Phone: (727) 360-1631. [http://www.hertz.com].
  • See

  • '''Gulf Beaches''' White sand - green tropical water. The beaches here are beautiful and easily accessible from public parking in the north, middle, and southern points of the island.
  • '''Gulf Beaches Historical Museum''', 115-10th Avenue, Phone: (727) 552-1610, [http://www.pinellascounty.org/heritage/beach.htm]. Freewill donation requested.
  • '''Hurley Park''' (In Pass A Grille) City Park on the beach, Restrooms - Picnic - Shelter - Playground - Baseball field - Community Center - Public BBQ Grills - Basketball - Tennis
  • '''Fort De Soto Park''', 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, (On nearby Mullet Key), Phone: (727) 582-2267, [http://www.fortdesoto.com].
  • '''Dolphins''' Many Dolphin watch tours available.
  • The Beach Theatre. 15 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach. asadena Ave to Boca Ciega to Corey Ave. 27-360-6697. ttp://www.beachtheatre.com. 5 - $7. See movies at The Beach Theatre, an independently owned and operated one-screen movie theatre that was built in 1939. We have over 30 varieties of beer and wine along with the usual soda, popcorn, candy, nachos, and ice cream! We show new releases, free family favorites, Rocky Horror, and more!

    Do

  • '''Pass A Grille''' Pass A Grille has some wonderful homes to view, public access to beautiful beaches, fishing from a jetty on the Gulf of Mexico side, as well as several public, free fishing piers on the side of Boca Ciega Bay. You can hire day trips to nearby Islands from the public pier. There is a shopping area on 8th Ave which contains several Restaurants, gift stores, a Post office and drinking establishments.
  • '''Shell Key Shuttle''', 801 Pass-A-Grille Way ('Merry Pier'), Phone: (727) 360-1348, [http://www.shellkeyshuttle.com/shell_key_shuttle.htm].
  • '''Dolphin Landings & Charterboat''', 4737 Gulf Blvd., Phone: (727) 360-7411, [http://dolphinlandings.com/].
  • '''EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals (RENT-A-HARLEY),''' [http://www.EagleRiderSP.com/] Phone: (888) 660-5511. This is a great way to spend the day enjoying all that is offered in the beach communities.
  • 2008 Events

  • '''January 2008'''
  • Jan. 27th,

    Friends of St Pete Beach Library St. Pete Beach Community Center.

    Jan 29, 10:00 AM

    FREE Sat morning Matinee at the Beach Theatre - 315 Corey Ave

    Buy

  • '''Corey Av.''', Main business district for St. Pete Beach. Collection of wonderful shops and stores. [http://www.coreyave.com/]
  • '''8th Ave Shops''', Pass A Grille. Collection of wonderful shops and restaurants. Main business district for Pass A Grille.
  • '''Nancy Markoe Gallery''', 3112 Pass-A-Grille Way, Phone: (727) 360-0729, [http://www.nancymarkoegallery.com/]. Fine American Crafts.
  • '''Don CeSar''', Shops on bottom floor of resort.
  • Eat

  • '''Banana Leaf on the Grille''', 118 8th Av., Phone: (727) 363-7555. Asian and Caribbean Cuisine.
  • '''Black Palm Restaurant''', 109 8th Av., [http://www.blackpalmrestaurant.com/]. South American & Caribbean Cuisine.
  • '''Gennaro_fs Pizzeria and Restaurante''',2004 Pass-a-Grille Way, 727-360-0563. Italian.
  • '''Sea Critter Cafe''', 2007 Pass-A-Grille Way, Phone: (727) 360-3706, [http://www.seacritterscafe.com/]. Seafood - American.
  • '''The Wharf Restaurant & Bar''', 2001 Pass-a-Grille Way, Phone: (727) 367-9469. Seafood - American. [http://www.wharfrestaurant.org/]
  • '''Fetishes''', 6690 Gulf Blvd., Phone: (727) 360-1642, [http://www.beachdirectory.com/fetishes/]. Fine Dining.
  • '''Nori Thai''', 7612 Blind Pass Rd., Phone: (727) 367-6535. Thai.
  • '''Seahorse Restaurant''', 800 Pass-a-Grille Way. American.
  • '''Hurricane Seafood Restaurant''', 809 Gulf Way. Seafood.
  • '''Shaner's Land & Sea Market''', 2000 Pass A Grille Way, Phone: (727) 367-4292. Grocery - Great tke out Subs.
  • St. Petersburg Nights. 800 Sunset Way. 727) 644-4839. ttp://www.stpetersburgnights.com/. pm-2am Tues-Sun. Russian Cuisine

    Drink

  • '''Shadracks''',114 Eighth Av., Pass A Grille. Old Florida style speakeasy.
  • '''The Wharf Restaurant & Bar''', 2001 Pass-a-Grille Way, Phone: (727) 367-9469. Seafood-American. [http://www.wharfrestaurant.org/]
  • '''Hurricane Seafood Restaurant''', 809 Gulf Way. Top floor, view of entire beach.
  • Brass Monkey. th Ave. & Gulf Way, Pass-a-grille. 27-367-7620. 2pm-1am. -$$. Upstairs beach bar. Very good Maryland style crab cakes. They will ship crabcakes.

    Sleep

  • '''Travelodge St Pete Beach''', (727) 367-2711, [http://travelodgestpetebeachfla.com/].
  • '''Don CeSar Beach Resort''', 3400 Gulf Blvd., Toll free: 1-866-728-2206, [http://www.doncesar.com/]. Beautiful resort located towards the southern end of the island.
  • '''Inn on the Beach''', 1401 Gulf Way, Pass-a-Grille Beach, Phone: (727) 360-8844, [http://www.innonbeach.com/].
  • '''Islands End''', 1 Pass-A-Grille Way, Phone: (727) 367-7890, [http://www.islandsend.com/].
  • '''Keystone Motel''', 801 Gulf Way, Phone: (727) 360-1313 or Phone: (727) 360-5907, [http://www.keystonemotel.com].
  • '''Sabel Palms Inn''', 1301 Gulf Way, Phone: (727) 367-1305, [http://www.sabalpalms.com/].
  • '''Castle Hotel''', 401 Gulf Way, Phone: (727) 360-5105.
  • '''Gulfside Resort''', 565 70th Avenue, Phone: 727-360-7640, Fax: 727-367-6398, [http://www.gulfsideresort.com]. Hotel near shopping, dining, and nightlife. Very affordable, clean rooms, nice pool.
  • '''Grand Plaza Hotel Resort''', 5250 Gulf Boulevard, [http://www.grandplazaflorida.com]. Resort on the Gulf of Mexico, 3 restaurants including Spinners Revolving Restaurant, beach theme weddings and conference centers.
  • '''Ramada Inn Ellenton''', 5218 17th Street, Phone: (941) 272-6232, [http://www.ramadaflorida.com].
  • '''Best Western Beachfront''', 6200 Gulf Boulevard, [http://www.bestwesternstpetebeach.com]. Best Western Hotel directly on the beach, restaurants and live entertainment.
  • '''Dolphin Beach Resort''', 4900 Gulf Boulevard, Phone: 727-360-7011, Fax: 727-367-5909, [http://www.dolphinbeach.com/]. Beach front resort.
  • '''Alden Beach Resort''', 5900 Gulf Boulevard, Phone: (727)360-7081, Fax: (727)360-5957, [http://www.aldenbeachresort.com/]. The St Pete Alden Beach Resort overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and is only 30 minutes from Saint Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa International Airport. Special features include 900 sq. feet of meeting space, two heated pools, two whirlpool spas, two lighted tennis courts, a children's playground, basketball court, an arcade room, and direct beach access.
  • '''Bay Palms Resort''', 4237 Gulf Boulevard. St. Pete Beach, Phone: (727)360-7642, Fax: (727) 360-1856, [http://www.BayPalmsResort.com/]. directions: From I-275 take exit 17 (Pinellas Bayway) WEST to St. Pete Beach, then RIGHT on Gulf Boulevard, 3/4 mile to 4237 Gulf Boulevard. Property will be on the right. Checkin is at 3:00 PM and checkout is at 11:00 AM. To email the Resort use [BayPalmsResort@Yahoo.com]. Bay Palms Waterfront Resort is a boutique resort Gay and Pet Friendly, with only 15 rooms. This property is directly on Boca Ciega Bay and boasts one of the largest privately owned fishing piers in St Petersburg which is 1500sq feet. You can enjoy great fishing, watch for Manatees and Dolphins, or dock your boat.
  • Connect

    Get out

  • '''Busch Gardens''' Approx 40 minutes by car, in Tampa.
  • '''Sunken Gardens''', In Saint Petersburg.
  • '''Ellenton Outlet Mall''', 25 minutes by car - huge outlet mall.