St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille
Pinellas County · 33706
Gulf beaches from the Don CeSar to the historic Pass-a-Grille district, with its 8th Avenue shops and sunset views at the southern tip.
- Known for
- Gulf beaches, historic beach town
Gulf beaches · Clearwater to Casey Key
Beaches & Islands
The beaches run from Clearwater Beach and Pass-a-Grille near St. Pete to Siesta, Lido and Casey Key near Sarasota.
Do the islands have different rules?
Yes. Each island has its own bridges, beach access and building rules, and vacation-rental rules vary. Flood zones and insurance change block by block, so check the exact address.
10 beach towns and islands
Where to live on the islands
Typical price tiers:$ under ~$400K$$ ~$400K–$700K$$$ ~$700K–$1.5M$$$$ $1.5M+
Treasure Island & Madeira Beach
Pinellas County · 33706 / 33708
Gulf-front condos and bayside canal homes, with John's Pass Village and its boardwalk between the two towns.
- Known for
- Beach condos, fishing and boating
Tierra Verde
Pinellas County · 33715
Island neighborhoods of waterfront homes and marinas on the way to Fort De Soto Park's beaches and trails.
- Known for
- Boating, near Fort De Soto
Clearwater Beach & Belleair
Pinellas County · 33767 / 33756
Clearwater Beach's white sand and Pier 60, the downtown waterfront at Coachman Park, and Belleair's historic homes and golf clubs.
- Golf
- Belleair CC and Pelican Golf Club (private)
- Known for
- Beach and golf, historic Belleair
Siesta Key
Sarasota County · 34242
Siesta Beach has cool, fine quartz sand. The key also has Siesta Village's shops and bars, Crescent Beach, Point of Rocks snorkeling and Turtle Beach at the south end.
- Golf
- Mainland clubs 10–20 min
- Known for
- Siesta Beach, vacation-rental rules vary
Lido Key & St. Armands
Sarasota County · 34236
Gulf-front condos and homes between Lido Beach and the shops and restaurants of St. Armands Circle, minutes over the Ringling Bridge to downtown.
- Known for
- Walk to the Circle and the beach
Bird Key
Sarasota County · 34236
A residential island of deep-water canal and bayfront homes with the Bird Key Yacht Club, between downtown and St. Armands.
- Known for
- Boating, deep-water access
Longboat Key
Sarasota & Manatee counties · 34228
A 10-mile key split between two counties, with Gulf-front condos, bayside homes and The Resort at Longboat Key Club's golf and tennis.
- Golf
- Longboat Key Club · 45 holes (Ron Garl)
- Known for
- Quiet island, condos and estates
Anna Maria Island
Manatee County · 34216 / 34217
Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach are three towns with Pine Avenue, Bridge Street, a free island trolley and low building heights.
- Known for
- Low-rise beach towns
Casey Key & Nokomis
Sarasota County · 34275
A narrow barrier island of Gulf-to-bay estates, with Nokomis Beach and the North Jetty at its south end.
- Known for
- Estates, fishing at the jetty
Where to eat on the islands
From the 2026 MICHELIN Guide, the New York Times, Sarasota Magazine and local favorites.
Greek island cooking steps from the Circle's shops.
Visit website ↗Longtime island restaurant with the Haye Loft dessert lounge upstairs.
Visit website ↗French tasting-menu dinners.
Visit website ↗New American cooking near St. Armands.
Visit website ↗Waterfront dining on Little Sarasota Bay at the south end of the key.
Local favorite
Visit website ↗Intracoastal views and wood-grilled seafood on the Pinellas beaches.
Local favorite
Visit website ↗All 26 restaurants on the islands →Things to do on the islands →
Golf on the islands
What's on on the islands
- Music
Salute to Service
Sun, Nov 8 · 3–5 p.m.
Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr, St. Pete BeachPinellas Co. - Outdoors & Sports
Siesta Key Crystal Classic
Nov 13 to Nov 16 · 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Siesta Key Public Beach, Siesta KeySarasota Co. - Festivals
Sanding Ovations Master's Cup
Nov 19 to Nov 29 · 10 a.m.–6 p.m., later on some nights
10650 Gulf Blvd, Treasure IslandPinellas Co.