Pass-a-Grille

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 neighbourhood 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.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Pass-a-Grille

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront

4 out of 5
333 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL
The price is RM461 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM461
RM521 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in St. Petersburg. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,030 reviews)
"Great Location, Ckean, loved it."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
The Don CeSar

The Don CeSar

4 out of 5
3400 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,022 reviews)
"Rocco our waiter at restaurant seemed unhappy. We weren't to pleased. I stayed at 8 hotels"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

The Don CeSar
GALAXY HOTEL

GALAXY HOTEL

3.5 out of 5
101 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL
The price is RM548 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
RM548
RM619 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in St. Petersburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Tampa ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (451 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent. The two ladies running the food area were super - helpful, friendly, and efficient"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

GALAXY HOTEL
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

4 out of 5
6000 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL
The price is RM571 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM571
RM908 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,470 reviews)
"Everything was beautiful! Rooms just needs a little up dates. Amazing staff and activities on property."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
691 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL
The price is RM1,289 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
RM1,289
RM1,624 total
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (287 reviews)
"Great service !!"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Bilmar Beach Resort

Bilmar Beach Resort

4 out of 5
10650 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL
The price is RM523 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
RM523
RM758 total
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Treasure Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Wonderful"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Bilmar Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Pass-a-Grille

Default Image

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
Default Image

Belle Vista

While Belle Vista isn't home to many top sights, Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center and Splash Island Water Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Belle Vista
Default Image

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
Default Image

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
Default Image

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
Default Image

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


Pass-a-Grille