St. Pete Beach Nightlife Guide

Toes-in-the-sand beach bar at the Beachcomber Resort with live music seven nights a week, buckets of beer, and one of the best sunset views on the Gulf.

Retro-cool poolside bar at the Postcard Inn — frozen cocktails, beach-shack food, and one of the liveliest weekend scenes on St. Pete Beach.

Sports-and-shots beach bar with a big screened patio, daily happy hour, and live cover bands most nights — a locals-and-visitors mashup.

Historic Pass-a-Grille seafood house since 1977 — grouper sandwiches, a rooftop sunset deck, and a menu built around fresh Gulf catch.

Beachfront walk-up grill on the sand in Pass-a-Grille with fish tacos, frozen drinks, and live music at sunset. Cash-only vibe, flip-flop dress code.

Elegant lobby bar inside the Pink Palace — craft cocktails, a raw bar, and Gulf-front seating in one of Florida's most storied hotels.

Fine-dining destination at The Don CeSar — a coastal tasting menu built around Florida seafood, in a plush oceanview room.

Bare-feet tiki bar on Sunset Beach — live music every day, strong rum drinks, and a sand floor. A cult favorite for locals and boaters.

Beachfront pool bar at the TradeWinds Island Resorts — frozen drinks, live music, and one of the largest beach patios in the area.

The Pink Palace — a National Historic Landmark hotel on the Gulf, home to Maritana, Rowe Bar, the Sea Porch, and one of Florida's most photographed facades.

Casual, all-day beachfront restaurant at the Pink Palace — coastal classics, weekend brunch, and unobstructed Gulf views.

Rotating rooftop restaurant at the Grand Plaza — 360-degree beach views, coastal menu, and legendary sunset seating.

Locals' waterfront tiki with a stage on the deck — live music daily, cheap beer, and boats pulling up at sunset.

Rooftop bar and Mediterranean restaurant atop the boutique Hotel Zamora — sunset views over the intracoastal and craft cocktails.

Sprawling family beach resort — waterslides, tiki bars, beachfront dining, and a mile of white sand.

Retro surf-motel reimagined — beachfront pool, PCI Beach Bar, and a boho-cool vibe that pulls a younger crowd.

Family-owned beach resort with three restaurants, tiki bars, and one of the widest stretches of sand on the beach.

Casual beachfront hotel and home of Jimmy B's — live music seven nights a week and a barefoot vibe.

Two-story neighborhood beach bar off Gulf Blvd — pool tables, karaoke, and cheap pours until 2 a.m.

Historic waterfront seafood spot on the pass — grouper sandwiches, dockside seating, and a dog-friendly patio.

Waterside Pass-a-Grille kitchen — fresh Gulf catch, sunset views over Boca Ciega Bay, and a low-key crowd.

Corey Ave neighborhood bar with pool, live music, and a covered patio — the go-to before or after the beach.

Free Pass-a-Grille museum in a historic church — beach history, Don CeSar lore, and old-Florida photography.

Sunday-morning outdoor market on Corey Ave — local produce, artisans, food vendors, and buskers November through May.

Old-school beach steakhouse named for a hermit fisherman — steaks, prime rib, and a piano bar that still packs a crowd.