A short stroll from the Inn takes you to a variety of locally owned restaurants, shops and entertaining activities.

A few blocks away is the 8th Avenue historic district and tempting restaurants plus unique shops. Try the Brass Monkey - a classy, yet casual dining experience with a varied menu of seafood and other items. Just across Gulf Way from the Brass Monkey sits Mosaic restaurant and the Seaside Grill I which is next to the site of Saturday Market) serving breakfast and lunch on the waterfront.  Another popular and well rated dining experience is on 8th Avenue is the Black Palm with its innovative Latin cuisine.

And a few more doors down from Black Palm at the inland end of 8th Avenue you can find the legendary Sea Horse Restaurant, open for breakfast and lunch. There's no cozier place for an inside or outside meal and conversation - it's where the locals eat!  You will feel right at home. You can either take a walk along the inland side of Pass-A-Grille starting with the Merry Pier which is directly across the street or turn toward the shops and stroll 8th Avenue afterward - e.g. Evander Preston's gallery is world renowned.

At the Merry Pier, where you can sail, boat, fish, rent bikes, or walk along the waterfront capturing the amazing pelicans and the occasional dolphin.  You might want to take the boating excursions the Miss PassAGrille or the Shell Key Shuttle and enjoy snorkeling, dolphin-watching and shelling on this unspoiled little island.

A few blocks to the north from the Inn you can choose from the very casual The Wharf (bar & food hideaway) and Sea Critters (more kid-friendly) for seafood, or across the street at Gennaro's for Italian food on Pass-A-Grille.

If you're feeling more energetic, a walk up the beach brings you to jet ski rentals and more. It's your choice – spend lazy days on the beach and evenings watching the sunset, or enjoy the many other activities close by.  There's no time of the year that isn't absolutely great in Pass-A-Grille and we are here for you - Inn on the Beach -  your romantic cozy beach front inn. There's Saturday Market 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM year round held next to the Seaside Grill at the beach end of 8th Ave. 

While some locations listed below require a car, if you don't feel like driving, hop the Beach Trolley to explore the more commercial spots of St Pete Beach to our north, or even visit downtown St. Petersburg (trolley goes north to John's Pass/Madeira Beach, turns eastward and passes Tyrone Mall area, then into downtown St Petersburg). Catch a Rays baseball game or the Dali Museum.  Either way, here at
Inn on the Beach and the Cottages we will do our best to make sure you are relaxed and carefree during your stay - and able take in the kind of experiences you most desire.

Here are additional popular tourist destinations spots: