St. Pete/Clearwater, FL 727-455-6830
All About
Pass-a-Grille Beach, Florida
The origin of the name Pass-a-Grille is French. It means to pass with a gate. At one time it was believed that access to this special area was only allowed through a gate.
The beautiful sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico make a stunning backdrop for your special day. This beach is located in gorgeous Pinellas County, Florida, and offers the perfect setting for your beach wedding.
Location
St. Petersburg is not limited to downtown and the waters of Tampa Bay. St. Petersburg offers some of the best beaches in the state of Florida. Pass-a-Grille Beach is located at the end of St. Pete Beach and includes a picturesque rock jetty with benches to relax on and take it all in. It is a vast laid-back beach (four miles) with no hi-rises. It features stunning, clear blue water and a variety of foliage, has light rolling waves and powder-soft sand. Several dining options and metered parking spots along Gulf Boulevard are close by. The landscape includes magnificent sand dunes, sea oats, and sea grapes. It has a charming, old Florida feel that will soothe your senses.
Beach Features
This neighborhood beach has a very special feature: boat tours departing from the Merry Pier to a secluded barrier island called Shell Key Preserve. There are 195 secluded acres of island to explore without having traveled far to reach it. The only access to this island is by water vessel. This is a beautiful preserve for marine and wildlife with no facilities, so be sure to pack in and pack out so as to not leave a human footprint. There is much shallow water surrounding this island so a professional boat tour or shuttle is highly suggested.
However you choose to explore, this gem is dream for a destination wedding location.
