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Madeira Beach

Pinellas barrier-island beach city with John's Pass Village, marinas and charter fishing

Madeira Beach is a small Pinellas County barrier-island city, with the Gulf on one side and Boca Ciega Bay on the other.

Visitors split their time between Gulf Boulevard's public beach accesses and John's Pass Village and Boardwalk, with its shops, restaurants, marinas and fishing charters.

Madeira BeachUpdated October 2026

Known for

  • John's Pass Village
  • Boardwalk and marinas
  • Charter fishing
  • Public Gulf beach accesses
  • Chicken Church

Good for

  • Beach days
  • Fishing charters
  • Boat tours
  • Casual waterfront evenings

Landmarks

  • John's Pass Village and Boardwalk
  • John's Pass
  • Archibald Memorial Beach Park
  • Church by the Sea (Chicken Church)
  • Madeira Beach Causeway Park and 9/11 Memorial
  • John's Pass Park

Getting there

Reach it from the mainland over the Tom Stuart Causeway, then follow Gulf Boulevard along the island; the John's Pass bridge links it to Treasure Island. Beach parking at the main accesses is metered, and the city has added mobility mats at several accesses.

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