Is Pass-a-Grille Beach the same as St Pete Beach?
Location and directions: Passe-a-Grille is the southern-most tip of the barrier island along St. Petersburg. It is part of the city of St. Pete Beach but has a long history as a separate community.
Is Pass-a-Grille Beach nice?
Pass-a-grille beach is just what you want your public beach day to be. The beaches are clean. The water is clear and relatively shallow pretty far out. Parking is easy (during COVID-19, some parking is blocked to very effectively limit the number of people on the beach).
Does Pass-a-Grille have bathrooms?
Pass-a-Grille beach has public restrooms at 2 locations. The first location is about 3/10th of a mile down the beach on Gulf Way near the basketball court and Pavillion. The other has been mentioned. It is about 1 mike down from the turn onto Gulf Way at the Paradise Grill.
How long is Pass-a-Grille Beach?
Beach Day. As beaches go, Pass-a-Grille is a stand-out. There are miles of powder-soft sand – four miles, to be exact – enough that every beachgoer has space to spread out a blanket and enjoy the view.
Can you have alcohol on Pass-A-Grille Beach?
“This is not a free-for-all for drinking on the beach,” said Commissioner Rick Falkenstein, stressing that alcohol is still not allowed on Pass-a-Grille or other city beaches.
Why is it called Pass-A-Grille Beach?
HISTORY OF PASS-A-GRILLE-BEACH, FLORIDA One story about how it got its name says it comes from the French for “Passe Aux Grilleurs” which means the passageway of the grillers. This name was used to describe the many fishermen who used the land on the tip of the island as a camp and grilled fish there.
Is alcohol allowed on Pass-a-Grille Beach?
Are there shells on Pass-a-Grille Beach?
Lots of shells collect near the jetty at the south end of Pass-A-Grille Beach. Pass-A-Grille beach is a fairly good place to look for shells. One of the best places is down near the jetty at the south end of the island.
Are there shells on Pass a Grille Beach?
Is parking free at Pass a Grille?
Parking: Metered parking, $1.25 per hour or $5.00 per day. Enforced from 8am to 8pm every day. So, if you come after 8pm, parking is FREE!
Is alcohol allowed on Pass-A-Grille Beach?
Are there shells on Pass-A-Grille Beach?