Things to Do Near Sunset Beach, Treasure Island

Beaches, food and fun around Treasure Island. Distances are approximate from the house. Our hosts' personal favorites are coming soon!

Beach Access Map

Walk-up entrances (no parking) are shown with green pins; parking lots and parks with blue pins. Public beach accesses are marked with the city's blue and orange seagull signs. City lots are paid (ParkMobile).

Beaches

Sunset Beach

The quiet, wide stretch of sand right outside your door — famous for sunsets.

Steps away

Treasure Island Beach (Gulf Front Park)

The island's main beach with restrooms, showers and an ADA mobility mat.

~1.2 mi

Upham Beach Park

Popular St. Pete Beach park with restrooms, showers and a big public lot.

~2.9 mi

Pass-a-Grille Beach

Historic, laid-back beach town at the southern tip of St. Pete Beach.

~5.6 mi

Fort De Soto Park

Award-winning county park: beaches, trails, a historic fort and kayaking.

~11 mi

Madeira Beach

Wide public beach just north of John's Pass.

~4.7 mi

Attractions & activities

John's Pass Village & Boardwalk

Waterfront boardwalk of shops, restaurants and boat tours.

~3.1 mi

Hubbard's Marina dolphin cruises

1.5-hour dolphin-watching cruises daily from John's Pass.

~3.1 mi

Egmont Key ferry

Hubbard's daily ferry from Fort De Soto to a car-free island state park.

~12 mi

Shell Key shuttle

Boat shuttle from Merry Pier in Pass-a-Grille to the Shell Key preserve.

~5.8 mi

Sunset Vista Park

Elevated sunset viewing platform with wide steps down to the beach.

~0.4 mi

Treasure Island beach trail

The city's mile-long paved trail along the beach — great for walks and bikes.

~1.2 mi

Restaurants

Caddy's Treasure Island

Beachfront seafood and burgers on Sunset Beach, newly rebuilt and reopened.

~0.2 mi

Sea Dog Brewing Co.

Bayside brewpub with American food and house beers.

~0.3 mi

Sloppy Joe's on the Beach

Key West-style beachfront spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

~1.5 mi

VIP Mexican American Cuisine

Festive, laid-back Mexican favorite on Gulf Blvd.

~1.5 mi

Middle Grounds Grill

Upscale seafood and steaks with a giant fish tank (closed Mondays).

~1.8 mi

Ice cream & sweets

Planet Ice Cream & Candy

68 ice cream flavors plus candy and shakes.

~1.0 mi

Ice & Cream Creamery

Small-batch ice cream made with local ingredients.

~1.7 mi

Super Scoops

Family-owned scoop shop serving Big Olaf ice cream.

~1.8 mi

The Shake Shop

Soft-serve, shakes, floats and sundaes.

~3.3 mi

Curious Soul Bakery

Fresh-baked pastries, cupcakes and chocolates (mornings).

~1.7 mi

Coffee

The Marquise Cafe

Cozy coffee shop and bakery for breakfast (closed Mondays).

~0.3 mi

Curious Soul Bakery & Coffee Shop

Local roaster with excellent coffee and pastries; open mornings.

~1.7 mi

Grove Surf + Coffee

Specialty coffee bar inside a surf shop in St. Pete Beach.

~1.2 mi

Dunkin'

Early-opening coffee and breakfast on Gulf Blvd.

~1.8 mi

Bars & live music

Ka'Tiki

Classic tiki beach bar with live music 7 days a week (21+).

~0.1 mi

Caddy's Treasure Island

Beach bar with weekend live music, DJs and sunset drink specials.

~0.2 mi

Sloppy Joe's on the Beach

Live bands, DJs and acoustic acts on the deck weekly.

~1.5 mi

Waves Beach Bar

Low-key beachfront bar with cocktails and draft beer.

~1.6 mi

Sea Dog Brewing Co.

House-brewed beers on the bay, with a weekday happy hour.

~0.3 mi