Just five miles north of St. Pete Beach lies the barrier island community of Madeira Beach, a lively but family-friendly destination offering endless ways to enjoy the Gulf waters and miles of beautiful beaches.
A trip to “Mad Beach,” ranked among TripAdvisor’s top ten beaches in the U.S. in 2021, means plenty of time on the sand and in the water. Relax on the beach, swim, fish from a charter boat, rent a jet ski, spot dolphins from a tour boat, or take a cruise on a pirate ship.
See kid-friendly attractions like the Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center and get some retail therapy at John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk on the south side of Madeira Beach, which boasts more than 100 shops, restaurants, and businesses, along with a 1,100-foot boardwalk. Whether the day calls for fish tacos and frozen daiquiris on the patio, beach-style burgers, or craft beer, John’s Pass has it all. Find live music throughout Madeira Beach at local favorite bars and restaurants such as Daiquiri Shak Raw Bar & Grille, Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar, and Bamboo Beach Bar & Grill.
John’s Pass is also home to a variety of other family-friendly entertainment options in addition to pirate ship tours, dolphin tours, and fishing charters. Reaching the beach from John’s Pass is as simple as crossing the street to John’s Pass Park, which offers outdoor showers and beach chair rentals.
Plan your trip at Visit St. Pete/Clearwater.
BEACHES
Relax in the sun, swim, and walk the 2.5 miles of glistening beaches.
FAMILY FUN
Take a dolphin cruise from John’s Pass, play on the beaches, and visit family-friendly attractions.
MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Madeira Beach is within short driving distance of world-class galleries and museums, including the Dalí Museum.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Rent a jet ski or boat, kayak, fish, and visit the parks.
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible attractions include Archibald Memorial Beach Park.
DINING
Find plenty of dining options at John’s Pass.
SHOPPING
Browse the jewelry, apparel, and specialty shops of John’s Pass Village.
PLACES TO STAY
Choose from beach cottages, condos, resorts, hotels, and motels.
