Bayou Shores Travel Guide
St. Petersburg - Clearwater
Visit Bayou Shores
Popular places to visit
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
When you visit John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, a popular shopping spot in Madeira Beach, you can browse for souvenirs. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.
Clearwater Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Clearwater Beach during your trip to Clearwater Beach? Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
Nothing says holiday like spending a care-free day in St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, a popular beach in St. Petersburg - Clearwater.
Fort De Soto Park
Admire the vestiges of the fortress, bring your kids to the pirate ship playground and relax on the beaches of this archipelago.
Salvador Dali Museum
Browse the surrealistic masterpieces of a world-famous Spanish painter in a remarkable building that perfectly suits the style of the art exhibits.
Vinoy Park
While area beaches are abundant, it’s convenient to have this lovely spot right in the city. Lounge under a palm tree and enjoy the frequent entertainment.
Things to do
Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach
Sunset Celebration Cruise on Tropics Boat Tours
Pirate Adventure Cruise - John's Pass
StarLite Majesty Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater
2 Hour Sunset Cruise in Clearwater, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL: 4-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Egmont Key
Top hotels in Bayou Shores
The Westin Tampa Bay
"My whole purpose of booking this hotel was for the amenities of pool and jet skis. The pool was closed the entire time and there were not any jet skis rentals available. The beach was not really for swimming or getting in just views"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
"Our only issue was that our room wasn’t cleaned until the second to the last day we were do to leave. I had spoken to a housekeeper during the middle of the week, who was at the room next door. I asked if she was stopping at our room next. She appeared to have said yes but no one showed. Later that ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"The cleaning staff doesn’t speak any English and have a hard time helping… so they just kind of ignore you. Seems like they should at least be kind or respectful. Maybe learn to say good morning or something. Had a fire alarm… guy just said he was going to disconnect all of em until he got it figured ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
"Great property! I stayed at the Casitas which has plenty of parking."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
"We loved this resort for our family vacation with our 5 year old son. The beach is huge & stunning & easy to walk in! He had a blast for hours on the slide. We also liked that we could have an umbrella and 2 beach chairs at no additional cost. We also ate way too many smores at nightly s’mores party! ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Sirata Beach Resort St Pete Beach
"This is my second time here and it is getting worse, you have to pay for the umbrela and the chair separately and they are 18 dollar each the pool is smaller and it was full, there was not easy to find a parking late at night."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Bayou Shores
Pass-a-Grille
Pass-a-Grille is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches or Gulf Beaches Historical Museum.
Downtown St. Petersburg
Downtown St. Petersburg is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Tampa Bay and Palladium Theater.
Sand Key
If you're spending some time in Sand Key, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Belleair Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sunset Beach.
Don Cesar
Don Cesar might not have many top sights, but Gulf Beaches Historical Museum and Splash Island Water Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
