Beach · St. Pete Beach

Pass-a-Grille Beach

Quiet historic beach village at the southern tip of St. Pete Beach, with Gulf sunsets and bungalow streets

Pass-a-Grille sits at the southern tip of the barrier island that holds St. Pete Beach, between the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway.

People come to stroll the compact commercial blocks and watch sunsets, though strong currents at the pass make swimming risky and no lifeguards are posted.

St. Pete BeachUpdated October 2026

Known for

  • Old Florida bungalows
  • Gulf Way beachfront
  • Gulf sunsets
  • Southern tip jetty
  • Shell Key views
  • Merry Pier

Good for

  • Sunset walks
  • Shelling
  • Quiet beach days
  • Couples and photographers

Landmarks

  • Pass-a-Grille Historic District
  • Gulf Beaches Historical Museum
  • Merry Pier
  • Pass-a-Grille Community Church
  • Shell Key Preserve
  • Don CeSar (north end of St. Pete Beach)

Getting there

Reach it from the Pinellas Bayway and Gulf Boulevard, continuing south onto Pass-a-Grille Way. Street parking is metered, tends to fill on weekends, and is easiest near the north and south ends; side streets are largely for residents.

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