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Ready to dive into Pinellas County's most iconic waterfront sips? We're talking sparkling Gulf views, breezy Intracoastal vibes, and drinks that taste even better with a side of sunshine. Grab your shades – we're heading to the best bars by the water!
Alright, sunshine-seekers and sunset-chasers. Pinellas County's superpower is water — the Gulf on one side, Tampa Bay on the other, and the Intracoastal threading between them. So here are five waterfront bars worth the drive, named, mapped and with hours where we have them. No teasing, no "you know the one." Just the spots.
Jimmy's On The Edge — Clearwater Beach
Start on the sugary sand of Clearwater Beach. Jimmy's On The Edge sits at 505 South Gulfview Boulevard, right in the thick of the beach action, with the Gulf stretching out in front of you and a sunset show most nights. Classic beach-bar energy: live music, tropical drinks, salt in the air.
- Jimmy's On The Edge | 505 South Gulfview Boulevard, Clearwater Beach
Gulf views and classic beach-bar vibes — good for unwinding after a sand day or kicking off the night.
Crabby Bill's St. Pete Beach — St. Pete Beach
Cruise south to Crabby Bill's at 5100 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach. It's family-owned, casual and loud in the best way, with fresh seafood and a Gulf-side perch where you can watch parasailers glide past while you work on a cold one. Open 11:00 am – 10:00 pm daily.
- Crabby Bill's St. Pete Beach | 5100 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach
Open 11:00 am – 10:00 pm daily. Fresh seafood, unbeatable location, quintessential St. Pete Beach.
Passport perk: show your Pinellas Passport for current offers — check their page for today's deal.
Back Bar — Downtown St. Petersburg
Not every waterfront bar is on the Gulf. Back Bar, at 120 Main St. N., St. Petersburg, plays the Tampa Bay side near the St. Pete Pier: craft cocktails, local brews, skyline and bay views, and a room that gets going the second the city lights come on.
- Back Bar | 120 Main St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Open Mon–Thu 3pm–1am, Fri 3pm–2am, Sat 12pm–2am, Sun 12pm–1am. Craft drinks in a sleek urban setting over the water.
Passport perk: exclusive deals on drinks and appetizers with your Pinellas Passport — see their page for current offers.
Mad Beach Cantina — Madeira Beach
Drift north to Mad Beach Cantina, 13205 Gulf Lane, Madeira Beach, a short walk from John's Pass Village & Boardwalk. It's contemporary Mexican with a Florida twist, right on the water, where boats — and the occasional manatee — cruise the Intracoastal past your table. Open Mon–Wed 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Thu–Sun 11:00 am – 9:00 pm.
- Mad Beach Cantina | 13205 Gulf Lane, Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Open Mon–Wed 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Thu–Sun 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Vibrant, relaxed, waterfront.
Passport perk: special discounts on your meal or drinks with your Pinellas Passport — details on their page.
Jake's Coastal Cantina — Indian Rocks Beach
Finish at Jake's Coastal Cantina, 500 1st Street, Indian Rocks Beach. IRB is the quieter stretch, and Jake's is the local end of it: fresh seafood, Mexican plates, strong pours and Intracoastal sunsets with dolphins in the mix. Still have gas in the tank? A Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field is 30 minutes away.
- Jake's Coastal Cantina | 500 1st Street, Indian Rocks Beach
Fresh seafood and Mexican flavors, casual and local, right on the Intracoastal breeze.
Passport perk: flash your Pinellas Passport for a special offer on your order — check their page for specifics.
Five bars, five very different moods, all of them on the water. Go hit one, check in on the Pinellas Explorer app, and tell us which we got wrong.
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