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Fun. Lively, (mostly) family friendly. Saint John's Pass is a fun and safe area to explore during the day and has an active night life community as well. Come here if you want to go on a pirate cruise, rent a jet ski, or go parasailing. Also stop by for icecream, drinks, or whichever meal you want. Restaurants are corporations or mom and pop run places. I prefer mom and pop, but choose whatever tickles your fancy. Need souvenirs? John's Pass has got you covered. Looking for cigars? Check. Looking for an alligator experience? Upstairs. Want a Dick's Last Resort? Gotcha. Just a few steps off the boardwalk. Need candy or wine? Look no further than John's Pass. You can easily find anything and everything you need here. The vibe is laid back and fun. Just be careful not to overspend... very easy to do here! Enjoy.
This is a cool place that we visited as the village was within walking distance of our resort. Lots of restaurants to choose from; but, none which can modify their offerings for the patrons with dietary restrictions. There is a plethora of boutiques with momentos and treasures to choose from as well as shirt, clothing, and beach-wear shops. We walked the boardwalk first and then down the main street that had all the clothing shops everywhere. None of the store associates were friendly, engaging, or offering any assistance as they remained standoffish and stayed well away from approaching customers. We were at JPV on a weekend, so it was a good atmosphere, extremely hot, and quite busy.
John's Pass is a nice boardwalk in Madeira Beach with plenty restaurants, souvenir shops, boat tours, and jet skis. There is something for everyone. There were plenty of families there enjoying spring break. I found some great deals and gifts for family. There was ample parking, but I wish they had valet.
We love John's Pass. It's the perfect one stop shop for all things Florida! Souvenirs, beach attire, tiki bar, restaurants, boat tours, jet ski rentals & so much more! Everyone in each store is so helpful & friendly, very refreshing. There are many stores with great deals, you just have to find them! Watch for the dolphin following the boats in & out. They love getting pulled in the wake behind the boats!
This was such a fun spot to walk around, I'm so glad we made it here! There are plenty of shops, restaurants, bars, and especially dessert spots here! We enjoyed a great meal and beer flight at Mad Beach Brewing Co. we walked around several shops and had a great time seeing all the beautiful views here near sunset! It wasn't too crowded on a weak day evening, and we were able to get parking quickly for $4/hour.
John's Pass is a tourist dream with a little mix of nice stores and restaurants equally welcoming for the locals sprinkled in here and there. This is a great central shopping & dining location in the St. Pete area. Usually there's plenty of parking even on a busy day, and lots to walk around and check out. I have been pleasantly surprised that not all of the shops are complete tourist traps. Some actually have some really cute and nice stuff. Of course, there are the places with all the corny shirts and souvenirs and everything because there has to be, but there's so much more than that. There are almost equally as many places to eat, but I'd choose that more carefully. This is the worse part of the tourism area that many of the restaurants aren't that high quality but it's in a busy area near the beach so people come no matter what. I'd highly recommend the Boardwalk Grill if you can get seated in a reasonable time. At John's Pass you can also take a lot of tours along the water, boat rides, jet skis etc or it's fun to at least walk along the back boardwalk.
Johns pass is a cool lil tourist spot. Even if you live here it is cool to come to once in a while. Parking is a bit difficult and expensive. Some of the places are still gone from the hurricanes and fires upstairs. They really did a great job building some of it back up. The rent here is high for the store owners so the prices are a bit high for the customers. Being on the water is great too. The pirate ship the sunset cruise. And just hanging at the sandbar is alot of fun. Check it out you wont be disappointed. Johns pass was created by an extreme hurricane a very long time ago and now it is home.
John's Pass is recovering nicely since back to back hurricanes last Fall devastated it. They were fully closed for some time. This past weekend we stopped by for the Seafood festival. They are recovering nicely. There is still a handful of stores I noticed in one area towards the boardwalk were they were closed. Hopefully that section will recover soon. It's still a great spot to walk and get that by the beach boardwalk feel, see the boats, ride a jet ski or get a tiki boat ride. I love seeing the pelicans and different seabirds there. It's a cool spot for a drink and hangout out with friends and family, catching some rays and having a nice day. You will find many shops with clothes, souvenirs, and just about anything. Make sure to stop by bc it's a cool spot with local vendors.
Shopping, drinking, and eating options a plenty here! The boardwalk has restaurants, bars, and ice cream. The street walkways have the shops.
Fact (or myth): John's Pass, which was created by a hurricane in 1848, got its name from pirate John Leveque, who discovered the pass and was the first to sail through it. it was a historic fishing village turned into a shopper's paradise. John's Pass Village and Boardwalk is a top St. Pete/Clearwater attraction with more than 100 shops, restaurants, and water-related businesses. when I was strolling out there, it has a handful of watersports companies specializing in boat rentals, parasailing excursions, deep-sea fishing charters, and more. in fact, I saw dolphins a couple of times. The Royal Conquest, a pirate ship that sails out of John's Pass, runs daily cruises designed for families. It is a great spot for family fun. It also has plenty of fun options for lunch or dinner. great ambiance, nice scenery, and great company - lovely. Chain restaurants like bubba gump shrimp, hooters are there too. I did not get a chance to spend the evening here, but I am pretty sure it would be magical. Shopping: it is lined with nearly 20+ unique specialty shops. If you're looking to take home a souvenir for a loved one - or yourself - head just a block away to this shopping area. Handmade items are quite popular here. Find fine jewelry inspired by the coast at Landing Company, or take home an authentic Cuban cigar from Cuban Paradise Cigar and Cafe Parking: Onsite parking is available. Unlike Sarasota, Bradenton beach- parking is not free here in St Petersburg, it's $3/hour. make sure when you are in the St Pete beach area, you don't do back-in parking. The back number plate should be visible to the sheriff/police. it's the law.
John's Pass is a fun tourist center. I wouldn't call it a "tourist trap" because they don't rake you over the coals on pricing. From food, to cruises, to shopping -- pricing is pretty reasonable -- and, in my experience, very reasonable for a tourist area. We took a sunset cruise (Hubbards Marina - fun and well priced) and ate dinner one day and returned another day to do a little browsing, shopping, and eating. We missed it, but apparently the pelicans put on quite a show when the fishing boats come in. You can find videos on YT. Larger selection of souvenirs - they had all the kitsch you'd expect and a lot more in the various shops. Reasonably priced, if you're in need of souvenirs. There is a shop (forgot to get the name!) that makes their own tropical wines and does free tastings (don't forget to tip, though!). If you're a oenophile, this won't be for you. But, if you like sweet, fruity wines and don't have an overly refined pallet (me), this is really fun. We ate at the Pirates Pub & Grub (separate review, but 5 stars and eight thumbs way up from our group) and Bubba Gump Shrimp (two stars for food, but 5 stars for service). There are at least a few other options. We tried the Hershey's Ice Cream place - one of us thought the ice cream "meh" and the other of us thought it the worst abomination of frozen milk and sugar ever made. And, since the one writing this is the one who absolutely hated it, I'm going to say hard pass.
If you've ever been to Cape Cod, John's pass is like a replica of a small beach town with lots of shops and eateries. You can even buy salt water taffy! Mad Beach House Brewery is here if you want a tasty beer or two, and there's a couple of restaurants that offer great seafood, even new england style lobster rolls. Definitely worth a visit. PS. More than likely you'll see dolphins swimming around, really cool spot.
We visited John's Pass Village at the end of May. Initially, it looked cute, very touristy but cute. We had to figure out the street parking first which required downloading an app on our iphones in order to pay for parking. Not a big deal but set us back about 10 minutes in the heat. We started shopping at the stores along the street that are on a covered walkway. Nicely kept stores, touristy and the usual prices were expected. My daughter saw a sign for a "See and Touch Live Gators" so we went upstairs to see what it was all about. The man said they were closing in about 20 minutes but honestly, I was thankful. It was a small area, we could see pigs and other small animals through the admissions window. It was humid and smelled bad and I felt sorry for the critters in their little stalls. We moved on and continued our journey. The best part: We made our way to the boardwalk and watched the fisherman cleaning their catches of the day. The view was pretty and we enjoyed watching the pelicans hover around the fish cleaning station waiting for their claim. We saw quite a few dolphins in the bay. We also saw these cute little floating bar/huts out in the bay. Very cool! I included a picture. The worst part: We were shocked at the amount of people on the boardwalk. It was Disneyworld in peak season busy. No one wore masks which was fine...we enjoyed that about Florida. What we didn't like is everywhere and I mean EVERYWHERE we walked, the air was thick with the smell of marijuana. We also noticed that the mix of people was interesting...families and tourist mixed with a lot of pot smokers and we saw a few ankle monitors on people. I'm not judging but I would not return. There were quite a few police on the boardwalk and we say two officers taking a report from a woman...not sure what happened with her but she was missing her purse so ?? The restaurants were busy, some menus looked over priced for what it was so we opted to leave and get out of that area for our meal. It wasn't for us, way too many people, too touristy and way to many pot smokers. If you like that sort of thing, great...go check it out! We like the less traveled road with fresh air. :-) read more
3 years ago
This place is super crowded. It's a fun place to walk around. There are several restaurants with good view of the marina. To dine in, it will take 30-60min wait so if you are hungry then good luck. We saw a couple dolphins close by so no need to take the dolphin tour Parking is very limited so good luck in finding one too. I saw people park there and cross the street to go to the beach so that's why once the spot is taken, it takes a few hours to release it. read more
1 year ago
Hoy fuimos a este lugar de se lama John's Pass porque este fin de semana 19-21 de Enero tienen un festival de mariscos y pescado. Paramos en varias puestos para comprar comida, yo compré mi langosta que estuvo muy deliciosa, hay muchos otros puestos que probar de comida, como elotes, mariscos, pescado y muchos más como comida mexicana y de otros. También tienen puestos donde venden muchos objetos para la casa y decoraciones. read more
John's Pass Village is a shopping dining area that attracts vacationers as well as locals. There are many shops, mostly gift shops that cater to the tourists. There is a boardwalk with restaurants overlooking the water. There are bars, pizza, fish restaurants, ice cream shops. You can also go fishing right from this area as well as rent a jet ski or watch the dolphins. It's convenient for any vacationers staying nearby. The beach is right across the street. I have been here a few times and definitely wouldn't give any of the restaurants 5 stars. While they are decent enough, I find that restaurants that are on the water have the advantage of the view and usually lack in other areas. On this visit we had lunch at the Friendly Fisherman. It was one of the better places we've eaten in. Also, they have a fishing boat and they will cook your fresh catch for you. When we were there we saw a motorized floating Tiki Boat that was for rent. It was a floating tiki bar which looked like fun! This area gets extremely crowded and parking can be difficult. They offer street meters and a parking garage. read more
This is definitely a nice place to check out if you are ever in the ST. Peters, FL. area. What a fun little spot to getaway to and enjoy the water vibes. John's Pass Village is located along the way before you getting to Treasure Island. There are so many local shops and little restaurants you can hang out in with family or friends. Across the way from the shops is a nice little walking area to view the beautiful ocean and for boat watching. It was a overcast and a little chilly on this day but that didn't stop us for enjoying the great restaurants and enjoying the view! read more
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Bunch of little shops to get souvenirs, ice cream, jet ski and a bunch of other cool adventures. My family did jet skiing and is always a 10/10 when they come here! read more
2 years ago
This review and pic's are WAY overdue. There is nothing better than visiting this area during the Holidays to see the lights and hear music. Be prepared for crowds, and if you're wanting to book lodging in the area, book WELL in advance. Great food, friendly merchants. read more
What can I say about John's Pass village, it is the most touristy thing you can find on the island. However it's like walking the boardwalk on the East Coast or West Coast. There are dozens of shops and restaurants places to sit and enjoy the view and the sunset. You will have to fight for a good view of the sunset if you don't post up prior to twilight. If you're looking for a fun environment to go by yourself or with family and friends this is definitely a spot for you and you can find a souvenir for just about anything there are cigar bars, ice cream shops wine stores a full brewery and many museums and galleries galore. Also, if you got a lot of money, you can rent boats and ski dues and even go on a booze cruise right from the dock. Definitely worth going to at least once twice or three times :-) read more
3 years ago
Not really a boardwalk, but had a big variety of shops. I got a bunch of shirts and souvenirs for very affordable prices. Not expensive to park there if you use the parking garage! read more
4 years ago
A Very Touristy spot! A fun place to visit for may a half day... Alots to do but keep in mind, it is a full - head on Tourist over price ever thing location. First, paid parking, $3 a hour and up. $20 all day. The shopping is pricey but the style of shop do very. There a great variety of restaurants for seafood, Italian, burgers, ice cream shops, candy, wine and more. There also a craft brewery with a full menu. There are multiple water activities to do. Personal watercraft rental, floating Tiki hut, fish trip, dolphins watching, bay cruises and sunset cruises. Food and drink options are available. There is also a beach across the street. Beach chair and umbrella rentals. The downside is the late of restrooms and not keep clean. Dirty tiles, stain sinks and toilets. A Good place to visit... one time and move on! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Being born and raised a few blocks down the street from Johns Pass, I have been here maybe 3 or 4 times total, in 31 years. So, I drove over here on a quiet Monday evening to eat dinner. The Friendly Fisherman restaurant was closed for repairs, so I walked a short distance to another well-known restaurant, and they had changed hands, and it was no longer what it has been for decades. I ended up at Hooters on the boardwalk. We were the only table at Hooters on a Monday evening and the entire boardwalk was empty, how things change over time. It used to be pretty simple to park and pay for a parking spot, it was a quarter for 20 minutes, now you pay using your phone with an app, they no longer take quarters to park at meters, its now a kiosk and it was not working at all, so one of the store employees told me to try the parking garage, well they dont tell you that for being 7 minutes past one hour of park time, they charge you for an extra hour and added a $7 parking charge, the guy working at the parking garage tried talking me into buying a $30 all-day pass to park, why would I pay $30 to park at Johns Pass when its just to eat dinner? The owners of this place really need to look into the parking situation, its even worse than parking in downtown St Pete. They need to have basic meters that you can pay, these all day parking pass options do no good, who is staying there all day to begin with? I will never be back simply over the parking situation. read more
John Pass Village offer tourists attraction for the vacationer to visit. The boardwalk offer nice evening stroll. The fishing boat come back with their catch. The fish clean is one of the major attraction when the fishermen with the skill knife fillet the fish. While they cut off the un wanted section, the remain was through into the Bay. There was a lot of pelican waiting to collect the remain and cut off section of the fish. A long the boardwalk, many restaurant was there. You can book the fishing trip here. Or you can get the dolphin watch. You also can rent the wave runner. The bad side- the high parking fee discourages the local to visit. Why we waste tax money for making this place good but it charges you a lot on parking. The restaurant also did not make a good deal of it. Because of the tourist spot, their price is normally high. As a result, the village has narrow to only tourist. read more
5 years ago
A great place to pass time! If you're looking for some food, souvenirs, or just the beach shopping experience this is the place to go. It borders the bay and you're able to see a multitude of beach things. My personal favorite was watching the fisherman cut his fish up and feed the remains to the pelicans. There also various water activities such as dolphin cruises, kayak rentals, jet ski rentals. I wouldn't waste your money on dolphin cruises because we saw multiple from the boardwalk! Parking is located in various areas, but I suggest parking behind the end of the boardwalk! read more
We came up to the Saint Petersburg area without doing tons of research. We were dining out in St Pete's and asked the waitress for an outdoor activity suggestion, she mentioned John's Pass to us. This is conveniently located on the waterfront and not far from the beach. We came on the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend, but we were able to secure a spot in the parking garage. It was a little pricey to park and spots seemed limited. We had a nice time browsing the shops. There are plenty of eateries with nice water views as well. We ended up finding a cute and touristy bar where we had a frozen drink while we were here. If you are on vacation and in the area, this is a nice place to spend 1-2 hours. read more
7 years ago
My friend and I were visiting Clearwater, we were staying down on the golf view and took a trip to John's Pass Village. There's not one single thing that I can say that I did not like about our visit. All of the shops were amazing, cute crafts galore and a lot of stuff you don't see everyday. Restaurants were great and we even got to see some dolphins while having lunch. Defiantly recommend for a day trip. read more
5 years ago
If you're into tacky, tourist strips with a plethora of trinket shops this is the place for you. Some of the buildings are in desperate need of a paint job. Not what I expectied from such high priced real-estate. On the positive side, we saw lots of dolphins at the pier, and there were lots of restaurants to choose from. I enjoyed our walk away from the village. The beach with its sugary, white sand, is heavenly. read more
Such a fun place!! The perfect tourist destination for walking around, shopping, and eating. The boardwalk is GORGEOUS at sunset and the views of the water and boats is insane. There are tons of restaurants and even a brewery that has really good beers on tap! Many ice cream and candy stores line the streets as well. There is even a live parrot you can talk to. This is also a great spot for any souvenir you may want, there are tons of shops for that. Parking is easy with a few different lots and a garage, too! read more
7 years ago
It's a good place for a short walk and some shopping, if you're in the mood for shopping. I hadn't been here in about thirty years, so my wife and I stopped by while passing through. Cute little place on the water with a little boardwalk, lots of shops and boats, with a few places to eat. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
So I am reviewing the bathrooms. The public bathroom. Very dirty, it stunk, didn't have any toilet paper and or paper towel. I don't think it was cleaned at all during the day! Thank God I always travel with extra tissues. John's passing is a great village with lots of great restaurants and shops, but the public Women's restrooms next to sip n scoop leave a lot to be desired especially for the tourists: read more
John's Pass and John's Pass Village is a total touristville of place but as far as touristvilles go, one of the better ones and certainly by far one of the largest. It's ideally situated with all sorts of mediocre so-so restaurants along the inlet off the Gulf and beach type shops along the lake area. I wouldn't rate any of restaurant food offerings as four star or above, but they have, though mostly seafood oriented, just about every type you can think off and for stores, every type of beach oriented type of store one could possible think off. There are also offerings for boat rides, boat chartering, fishing and other water recreational activities. What I particularly like about the John's Pass Village portion of it is the pleasant boardwalk and waterfront views along the inlet. For this alone, it's definitely worth taking the time to stop by, see and enjoy. read more
12 years ago
Driving along Gulf Boulevard, we saw this inviting little offshoot from the main artery of St Pete's Beach. Upon investigation, I was enthralled with the quaintness of St John's Pass - there are lines of stores offering beachware, a small alligator viewing area on the upstairs level of the shops, and a cigar store where they roll intoxicating wrappers around the tempting tobacco. The 'Hand of Fate' is a monument dedicated to those who lost their lives at sea, and a list of names graces the sides of the stand. Top recommendation is the Kohr family custard store, where they make their own waffle cones on the spot. The custard is FANTASTIC - swirly goodness can be had in a cake cone, a waffle cone or straight in a cup. This is the way custard should taste! read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
Always my favorite place to be. Just walking around and enjoying everything is always a great time. We brought my daughter who is visiting out here. She loved it. Very impressed with all that there is to see and do. read more
Was alot to see and do in a few blocks, parking was easy, stores clean and inviting (restaurants close at 9pm, bummer) great place for a drink, a stroll, Ice cream, boating and Jet-ski rental, as a regular visitor to Florida's West coast (yea I'm a snob, no East coast for me) John's pass is a new must do every Visit... read more
This is a cute shopping area about 2 miles from the Treasure Island State Beach Park. There are many many shops here, including jewelry, leather goods, surf shops, food, ice cream, restaurants, live entertainment pubs, just too much to list. We really liked so much about this very well planned and cute shopping area. It is well suited both for the tourist and the local. Its great for kids and for adults. Great for the elderly and ADA compliant. Shopkeepers are nice and helpful. There are public restrooms, benches to rest upon, and parking. Access is easy from the main road. We visited on a beautiful day as the sun was setting and it was just gorgeous weather. Highly recommended. read more
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12902 Village Blvd
Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Madeira-Redington
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How are the mask bandits at Johns Pass? I'm visiting FL and I've loved going to Johns Pass in prior visits. I don't wear a mask and have not had any problems on Anna Maria Island so far. Is it hit or miss at Johns Pass?
While walking around, we didn't wear one. Some stores had the "mask required" sign but others didn't.
Is Johns Pass open on Christmas day?
The village itself will be open. But not all the shops.
Is it free to park on Saturdays? I read it somewhere and wondering if it was true.
Right now with the red tide it's free to park every day, but I've never heard of the free parking on Saturdays before.
What is the name of the nice swim suit sjop across from DeLosas pizza?
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