Pass-a-Grille Travel Guide

St. Petersburg - Clearwater

Pass-a-Grille
Pass-a-Grille
Pass-a-Grille
Pass-a-Grille
Pass-a-Grille

As you view this neighbourhood’s iconic pink hotel it feels as if you’ve crossed into the past. Find beautiful beaches and serene enjoyment here.

Visit Pass-a-Grille to experience a St. Petersburg neighborhood with its own distinct profile that separates it from the other beaches just north. Drive past the landmark Don CeSar Hotel, also known as the Pink Palace. The transformation is instant, with the rest of the area having plenty of Old Florida charm. You won’t find shopping malls, hotel complexes and resorts, but you will find a continuation of the accessible beach with nearby parking.

The area’s unique name may have been derived from French, having to do with the grilling of fish by its earlier inhabitants. Seafood remains an important part of today’s cuisine featured at many restaurants. Go to The Merry Pier to buy fresh fish from the seawall. Fish offshore aboard Miss Pass-a-Grille,which takes anglers out to sea where grouper, sea bass, snapper and triggerfish swim in the warm Gulf of Mexico.

Also off the coast are Anna Maria Island and Shell Key for interesting visits. Try to make your trip coincide with sundown, as this area is acclaimed for its sunsets. Seeing it from a boat such as the Shell Key Shuttle is magical, although sunsets are definitely gorgeous from land too. One such land-based area might be the rooftop bar at Hurricane Seafood Restaurant, where you can look for the green flash.

Journey down the district’s quaint roads in the Eighth Avenue Historic District to view older architecture and shop at small stores brimming with character and merchandise.

Gulf Beaches Historical Museum is located in the village’s first church and gives a pictorial account of the district over the past century. You can also pick up a copy of the self-guided walking tour of Pass-a-Grille at the museum.

Pass-a-Grille is the southernmost part of St. Pete Beach, with special charm that makes it exceptional. Hurry to this St. Pete Beach district. Once you arrive, slow down to appreciate older Florida with amazing sunsets and lively outdoor life.


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Top hotels in Pass-a-Grille

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

4 out of 5
6000 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL
The price is £147 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£147
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,326 reviews)
"A little dated but nice. Unfortunately some of things we stayed there for were not offered. Since the recent hurricane and some only on weekend."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

4 out of 5
12324 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL
The price is £160 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£160
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bradenton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,615 reviews)
"Beautiful property!! Excellent service and lovely rooms. I will definitely stay here again and recommend this hotel to all!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Gulfview Hotel on the Beach

Gulfview Hotel on the Beach

2 out of 5
625 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL
The price is £86 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£86
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,351 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Gulfview Hotel on the Beach
Island Grand at TradeWinds

Island Grand at TradeWinds

4 out of 5
5500 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL
The price is £168 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£168
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,033 reviews)
"Great place!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Island Grand at TradeWinds
Sirata St. Pete Beach

Sirata St. Pete Beach

3 out of 5
5300 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,351 reviews)
"Great spot for a nice stay on st Pete Beach"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Sirata St. Pete Beach
GALAXY HOTEL

GALAXY HOTEL

3.5 out of 5
101 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL
The price is £98 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£98
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in St. Petersburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Tampa ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (304 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

GALAXY HOTEL
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Other neighbourhoods around Pass-a-Grille

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Don Cesar

Don Cesar might not have many top sights, but Splash Island Water Park and Pass-a-Grille Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Don Cesar
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Belle Vista

If you're spending some time in Belle Vista, Pass-a-Grille Beach and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

Belle Vista
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Isla del Sol

Isla del Sol might not have many top sights, but Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve and Eckerd College Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Isla del Sol
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Sunset Beach

4/5(1 area review)

Sunset Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sunset Beach and St. Petersburg Municipal Beach.

Sunset Beach
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South Pasadena

You'll enjoy the restaurants and seafood restaurants in South Pasadena. You might want to make time for a stop at Corey Ave or Pasadena Shopping Center.

South Pasadena
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Causeway Isles

Though Causeway Isles may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Petersburg Municipal Beach and Sunset Beach.

Causeway Isles

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