Island · Tierra Verde (unincorporated Pinellas County)

Tierra Verde

Boating-oriented island community on the Pinellas Bayway, gateway to Fort De Soto and Shell Key

Tierra Verde is an unincorporated island community at the southern end of the Pinellas peninsula, near the entrance to Tampa Bay.

Life here revolves around the water: marinas, boat storage, fishing spots and quiet canals.

Tierra Verde (unincorporated Pinellas County)Updated October 2026

Known for

  • Pinellas Bayway
  • Marinas and fishing
  • Shell Key kayaking
  • Fort De Soto gateway
  • Tampa Bay Watch
  • Island canals

Good for

  • Boaters
  • Kayak days
  • Fort De Soto trips
  • Quiet waterfront living

Landmarks

  • Pinellas Bayway
  • Tierra Verde Bridge
  • Fort De Soto Park
  • Shell Key Preserve
  • Tampa Bay Watch
  • Tierra Verde Marina

Getting there

Take the Pinellas Bayway from St. Petersburg or from Gulf Boulevard in St. Pete Beach; the Bayway is tolled. The area is car-oriented, with a bike trail running along the Bayway toward Fort De Soto.

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