John's Pass Village & Boardwalk

John's Pass Village & Boardwalk in Madeira Beach is a fantastic spot that captures that classic old-Florida charm—it's like stepping into a lively, historic fishing village right on the water. This place is consistently ranked as one of Pinellas County's top attractions, and it's easy to see why: the waterfront boardwalk is perfect for strolling, people-watching, and soaking in the salty air, with shops, entertainment, and unbeatable views of the boats and Gulf beyond. One of the biggest highlights is the **great food scene**. There are tons of excellent options for fresh seafood and casual eats. The Boardwalk Grill stands out for its delicious, reasonably priced seafood—think perfectly grilled fish, shrimp, and other Gulf favorites. Nearby spots like Crabby's On The Pass, Pirates Pub -N- Grub, Hubbard's Friendly Fisherman, and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. offer everything from crab legs and oysters to fun, laid-back vibes with tiki bars and outdoor seating. Whether you're craving a quick bite, ice cream from places like House of Sweets or Yogurt City, or a full meal with waterfront views, the variety here is impressive and the quality is top-notch. Don't miss the **VFW Post 4256** right there at John's Pass (12901 Gulf Blvd). It's a welcoming spot for veterans and locals alike, with a relaxed atmosphere, drinks, and sometimes live events or a menu of solid pub-style food. It's conveniently located and adds a community feel to the area—great for grabbing a cold one and chatting with folks who appreciate the military history. Overall, John's Pass is a must-visit if you're in the Madeira Beach area. It's family-friendly, full of character, and has something for everyone—from shopping and dining to just relaxing by the water. Highly recommend spending an afternoon (or longer) here—you won't be disappointed! 🌊🍤🇺🇸

We stopped off at scully's my favorite place and enjoyed appetizers and drinks on the dock. They're still recovering from the hurricane so inside lower deck wasn't open. We really enjoyed the oysters and the drinks. It was delicious, especially the loaded bloody Mary. The scallops were interesting. I think I prefer mine a little more seared done. We got to see dolphins. All in all a fabulous experience. The winery in St. John's is great! You can try different wines to bring home. The parking app was difficult. After spending a ton of time downloading it and then figuring out how to pay and how many hours we plan to stay, it was awkward. I chose 3 hours and then later was trying to check how much time we had left and it wouldn't show us. Since I thought we were running late and there was no one in the information area it was closed. I didn't get a chance to go back and pick up our wine or go shopping. If I could have figured out the app we definitely would have stayed longer and spent a lot more money. Maybe next time.

Our family totally enjoyed John's pass! The tiki boat rides were wonderful and fun. The shopping and the dining were top notch. We cannot wait to go back!

Food, Ice Cream, Drinks, parasailing, pirate ship, jet ski/boat rentals, fishing, few shops for souvenirs/trinkets. Great people watching!! Dolphins swimming right up to the docks. You can get a drink at the walk up bar downstairs and carry it around. We watched the bridge, the people coming and going, the dolphins, the boats going by. Glad we didn't miss seeing John's Pass. Getting into the restaurant on the docks was a wait, we opted to grab a drink instead. Parking was $32 for 2 hours...not the day...for 2 hours! That was crazy!

So we had been there once before, but never really had time to visit much.Because it was free hip surgery and I wasn't able to walk very far. A lot of fun to go back and visit and to be able to see the whole board blog, they're still recouping from the hurricane.But it's looking pretty good.