Mother's Day Madeira Beach May 2026 We waited until later in the evening to finally walk out onto the beach after the Florida heat cooled down enough for us to enjoy it safely. The Gulf was is so beautiful at this time of the day , the breeze felt soft against our skin, and the fine white sand stretched endlessly beneath our feet. My mother is in her 80s now, and as we walked slowly together along the shoreline, I found myself thinking quietly... how many more days... months... or years do I have left with her? Life is so precious. Time moves faster than we all realize. Being able to spend quality time with my mother is a rare and precious gift.. moments like this at the beautiful ocean with the sound of the waves crashing along the shoreline... the warmth of the sunset wrapping us with tactile and visible heat .. At this moment in time I cherish every single moment I have with her. Nothing is forever read more

Madeira Beach - Where the blue dot is .... - Beaches Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

Madeira beach is moi fave walking beach to breath in moi life force, improve moi Chi, energize moi Aura. Gorgeous scenery, never ending blues that fade into pure white sands, beach-houses so spectacular the design cognoscenti applaud for their visuals gleaming in the sun kissed backdrop of "La Florida" The Land that Ponce de León claimed for his king and faith, naming it "La Florida" AKA "Feast of Flowers." OuiOui. What a beautiful feast indeed, non-commercialized, natural, secluded, what seems to be a never ending dream.. a paradise, as far as the eye can see, never crowded. Keep walking, ponder life's journey, then, keep going.. breathe in the sea air, you become "elated." To walk or tread on air is to feel "elated." Every breath you take, every step you make, walking, breathing, free flowing breathing, living in the moment, breathing in the Madeira beach sea air, breathing in the precious spark of life, inhale, exhale, the name of God, reminds me of the story of the name of God.. "There was a moment when Moses had the nerve to ask God what his name is. God was gracious enough to answer, and the name he gave is recorded in the original Hebrew as YHWH. Over time, we've arbitrarily added an "a" and an "e" in there to get YaHWeH, presumably because we have a preference for vowels. But scholars and Rabbi's have noted that the letters YHWH represent breathing sounds, or aspirated consonants. When pronounced without intervening vowels, it actually sounds like breathing. YH (inhale) ~ WH (exhale) So a baby's first cry, his first breath, speaks the name of God. A deep sigh calls His name - or a groan or gasp that is too heavy for mere words. Even an atheist would speak His name, unaware that their very breath is giving constant acknowledgment to God. Likewise, a person leaves this Earth with their last breath, when God's name is no longer filling their lungs. Being alive means I speak His name constantly. In sadness, we breathe heavy sighs. In joy, our lungs feel almost as though they'll burst. In fear, we hold our breath, and we often have to be reminded to breathe again in order to help us calm down. When we're about to do something challenging, we take a deep breath to source our courage. When you think about it, breathing is giving him praise. Even in the most difficult moments. God chose to give himself a name that we can't help but speak in every moment that we're alive." All of us, everyone, everywhere forever walking, sleeping, breathing, with the Breathtakingly beautiful name of God on our lips. "YH" inhale, "WH" exhale.. breathing, walking Madeira beach, on moi path, "elated" treading on air, Glorifying moi life force, moi Chi, moi Aura. Glorifying YH WH. "Added to my list of top 10 beaches in America." Highest Recommendations. read more

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Beautiful, quiet, pristine Beach in mid-April after the Spring Breakers. There was only one beach bar we could walk to (Caddy's), so it has a much different feel from St. Pete Beach. Although it would have been nice to have more to do on the beach later at night, we enjoyed the quiet and amazing sunset and star gazing views. I would visit but likely not stay on this beach again. read more

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parking and parking enforcement is absolutely ridiculous. $60 ticket for not paying for parking when signs are not propenly posted

The "fast & easy" parking is not fast nor easy! It's actually a pain in the butt!! Beach is okay, a little dirty and a definite fish smell. read more

A pleasant family orientated beach with pleasant clean water..We spotted dolphins and manatees whilst there read more

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This is a great beach to take that morning walk before the Florida sunshine and humidity climbs, the parking lot was just beginning fill up when we arrived and the only lines we encountered were in front of the "pay to park" meters. The parking lot provides easy access to the beach so if you're one that likes to pack your entire household before heading off to the beach you won't have a very difficult hike here. The shoreline is lined with condos and vacation rentals and the entrepreneurs have filled this beach with rental cabanas and umbrellas chairs, you can count on having plenty of neighbors tucked in close if you choose to camp out here for the day. I came here to take a walk in my shorts and flip-flops since I had no plans to go in the water and thinking I could maybe score a few shells since my arrival preceded most beach goers. Walking along the waters edge provides a stable platform to walk, run or jog but it's definitely not a shelling beach unless you have a micro-shell collection, the shells are tiny and not worth the effort to bend over to retrieve one in my opinion. If I were to list things of interest, well it's a short list as it should be. There are beach erosion mitigation measures scattered across the beach every few hundred yards to interrupt the wave action, these concrete structures are strategically placed and protrude a few yards out into the water I guess a secondary benefit could be they could provide some disruption to minor rip currents but I definitely wouldn't depend on this being a total solution for either of the two. The water clarity was okay, the sand quality varies and there are lines of seaweed at the water's edge, even at this early hour. I didn't see any tracks from beach rakes so I don't know if the city or county performs this type of maintenance although I did see the park rangers emptying the trash containers in the parking lot and beach entrance. I wouldn't consider this a destination for me but if I were local I am sure this would be one beach I'd visit often... read more

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Amazing and beautiful beach! Drive all the way down the beach and an oasis awaits you.

We loved this beach area and the ease to find parking nearby. Our family loved this spot. Another beach area that was not too packed like Clearwater. read more

This white sand beach was almost empty even during Labor Day weekend. It is the perfect for those who want a relaxing quiet beach away from all the crowds. In the early evening, we basically had the beach to ourselves. And if you think that such a quiet beach is away from everything, you would be incorrect. John's Pass Village with over 100 stores and restaurants is located nearby. It may not have the big party scene of a place like Clearwater, but it offers plenty of activities for the quieter visitors. read more

Madeira Beach - Beaches Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

Madeira Beach is a small seaside community sandwiched between the Intracoastal Waterway and St. Petersburg to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the west. Madeira Beach is North of St Pete Beach and Treasure Island Beach and South of Redington Beach & Indian Rocks beach. Measuring only two miles long and with only about 5,000 residents, this small community draws beach lovers to its pristine white sandy beaches. Despite its small size, this vacation paradise has much to offer. The warm and calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico make this a wonderful family vacation spot, and there are many nearby attractions to keep you busy when you are done at the beach. Located at the southern end of Madeira Beach right on the waterfront is the John's Pass Village and Boardwalk. Legend has it that a pirate named John LeVique was the first European to settle the Madeira Beach area, and John's Pass bears his name today. The Village and the 1,100-foot boardwalk is the area's top attraction with over one hundred merchants offering unique retail shopping, restaurants, boat rentals, para-sailing, dolphin tours, and much more. If you're looking to do some deep-sea fishing or just take a boat tour of the area head over to see the folks at Hubbard's Marina who will be glad to assist you. The local fishing fleet is also situated here, and it can be fun to just sit back and watch the fishing boats come and go. A short walk from John's Pass takes you right back to the beach, and if you're lucky you may catch a pod of dolphins playing in the surf. For a tasty break grab an ice cream at Kilwin's Ice Cream & Fudge shop or if you need something more substantial grab a bite to eat at Scully's Seafood Restaurant or any of the numerous other restaurants in the area. John's Pass is a great spot to spend a few hours after beaching it all day, and if you're looking to do some shopping there are ample retailers available offering a wide variety of products. There's a lot of great restaurants and bars at Johns Pass across from the beach but up til now there were no waterfront restaurants or bars. Just a month ago, Madeira beach finally got a beachfront Restaurant and bar called Caddys! The Caddys of Madeira beach doesn't have any live music and doesn't quite have the same laid back vibe as Caddys of Treasure Island but it's a good start! Unfortunately, all the parking was full at Caddys on a Saturday and the parking lot was full by the public beach access too so we had to park 3 blocks away. Our typical secret parking spot in a residential area across from the beach was now marked as parking for residents only so we had to park even further away. Parking is not an easy task at Madeira beach, but there's definitely a lot to do and see! If you're in the area, definitely check out John's Pass and Caddys at Madeira Beach! read more

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What a beautiful quiet white sand beach. We actually have never been to this particular beach before today. We started the day out at Indian Rocks Beach. Unfortunately, with the Florida summer weather, it started raining. We thought the sky looked better south and decided to stop at this particular beach. I love how all the beaches are all a little different. There seemed to be plenty of parking when we arrived. I'm not sure how it usually is because we've never been here before. There are two metered parking lots with a snack shack in the middle of them. The parking lot we parked In was literally steps away from the sand! It's really convenient if you can't walk far. There are restrooms available but no lifeguards on this beach. As I mentioned above there is a snack shack with a deck with umbrellas and chairs. When we were there on this Wednesday there was live entertainment all day. The entertainment was on this deck overlooking the beach. The music could be heard from the beach. This beach also has lounge chairs and umbrellas for rent. There seemed to be a very mixed crowd of people on this beach with a wide age range. It also seemed like a lot of people arrive later in the day. There was two volleyball nets on this beach that remained empty all day. As it approached the early evening I noticed a lot of adult aged people arriving to play volleyball. Perhaps some arrive later to play volleyball while others to watch the sunset. The beach was spotless, the sand is the beautiful white sand the gulf coast is known for and the water was warm and clean. The only negative things that I would say is the beach didn't seem very wide. I think it needs sand replenishing. I could see it being extremely crowded on the weekend. Also, I noticed the remains of cement structures that go out into the water and are about 100 feet apart as you walk down the beach. read more

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Great place to spend time!! Beaches, restaurants, shopping, lotta cool stores surf shops it's great

Super nice beach. Water wasn't clear, but it was warm and had pretty shells. Also right next to shopping areas which was super nice. I also really liked all the things you can do you can do water sports like jet skiing or get a tiki bar that's floats in the ocean. Parking is also very available. Not to mention there's a spot to leave umbrellas and chairs if people don't want them to take home, leaving people who don't have chairs and umbrellas a chance to get some if needed. There's also not many waves. It was a very calm beach. read more

Very beautiful beach, overlooks the gulf during sunset. Soft sand, perfectly clear water and nice area. read more

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This is the beach! I was here on a Sunday and hardly anyone was here. The ground has small shells and white sand. You can comfortably walk barefoot without feeling in pain. Tons of space to social distance. read more

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I am thinking back to the very first time I stepped foot on Madeira Beach and it was 30+ years ago! Whoa~ that's insane to think of. I briefly lived in St Petersburg when I was a teenager. All of the beaches along the coast were play day destinations. One of my dearest friends lives just minutes from this beach now and we were visiting her when we went to the beach for dinner and sunset. The unfortunate- over the last few years free parking has completely disappeared. Every parking space has a pay station- even restaurants lots. We opted to park at one of the beach access lots and walked to the restaurant. I was happy to see a bathroom house right off the north end of the lot- but it was locked. Boo. After dinner we walked over to the beach and stretched out our blanket and enjoyed the light sea breeze and the smattering of conversations from people along the beach that would breeze by us. We watched as the day beach goers slowly packed up and left and the sunset gazers came and settled in. Pictures, laughter, sand and a gentle sound of light surf lapping at the beach was a slice of heaven. Being there with my daughter and one of my best friends was bliss. If you set up higher on the beach, be mindful of fire ants. There were rental lounge chairs for day use and the beach does not have life guards. Right now is shark season and soon sting rays will be out there too- just be mindful. But enjoy every bit of beach time you can grab at Madeira. read more

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I wish ill will on your parking enforcement. I saw no ticket on my car and I get a bill in the mail for $90! Outrageous. read more

Madeira Beach - Beaches Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

This beach is pretty quiet most of the time. The beach is a decent size but you don't run out of breath reaching the shoreline. It has 2 parking locations. 1 is right next to the access point and 1 is located across the street. Both lots use park mobile! There's usually plenty of parking until around noon on the weekends. There is a large cross walk with flashing pedestrian lights. It's a less crowded beach option than Johns Pass and Redddington. That being said you can still easily walk to their facilities should you find yourself in need. This is a darn good, and super convenient beach! read more

Madeira Beach - Beaches Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

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great beach with beautiful water. water was warmer here than it was in bradenton. after hurricane storm surge, there was still cleaning up to do, but still beautiful. saw plenty of dolphins and manatees in the area!! short walk to all the shops along the strip, however more pricey than other shops on the beach. read more

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We had so much fun and met some really nice people there! We had a girls day on the beach and then dinner. Only planned on staying for a few hours but then ended up staying all day long well into the evening! We rented an umbrella and lounge chairs and the gentleman coming by to get the payment for it was super nice! He took cash only and we only had cards but instead of kicking us out he let us go get cash :-) we will definitely be going back read more

Madeira Beach - Beaches Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

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Great beach, very clean, not that crowded, beach has a volleyball net and restrooms. Perfect view for a sunset, and then places within walking distance to eat and drink read more

Madeira Beach - Beaches Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

Such a pleasant beach! There wasn't a crowd of people there, which I loved. I didn't love all of the thousands of live sea shells as I walked along the sand though, so I kept my shoes on. After I got passed that... this is the perfect beach. Absolutely beautiful! read more

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Madeira Beach is the smaller, quieter gulf beach for those who don't want to deal with crowds and their shenanigans. #themoreyouknow

Good beach, nice sand , definitely better sand then most I've visited. Definitely it will see my ass again lol. read more

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week beginning 4/1/23 was terrible. police surrendered to rowdy teens on the beach who partied all night long. Morning presented littered beaches with bottles, cans and litter everywhere. police chickened out on any type of enforcement empowering the rowdy teens to do whatever they wanted to do! shame on you Madiera been coming here for years, won't be back! read more

I'd say this is my fav beach even though my friends and I only visited here briefly since it was the third beach hit of the day. We had a goal of finding the best location, and this was it. The beach had soft, white sand, and the water was blue and beautiful. There weren't much seaweed or those ocean greeneries compared to the other two locations. The other beaches in the area weren't bad by any means, but it wasn't the best as this location. Parking was $1.50 per hour btw. read more

Madeira Beach - Beaches Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

This is another winning Tampa area beach along the chain of connected barrier islands on the Gulf of Mexico. Just north of St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island there is the Johns Pass commercial area with eateries, sweet shops, souvenir spots along with the beach area (including a public parking and access point or two) and condos along it stretching further north. There are also some eateries. Enjoy! The Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary is located in this area. My first visit I was troubled that the birds seemed unhealthy. But since they have been rescued that may explain their rough shape.. I believe there may be some issues with the quality of the care but it's an interesting place to visit.. read more

Perfect. Private parking & it's CC metered! White powdery sand. Decent waves so percent for swimming w out being bowled over. Aqua clear water. Not crowded w locals or teenagers or familys. Very clean & well maintained. Restrooms & outdoor showers. Small pavilion w picinic tables too. read more

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Nice clean beach! This beach point has a bathhouse and a shower outside to rinse off the salt and sand. The beach area from the parking lot to the beach area is a short flat walk. They have cabanas, umbrellas, lounge chairs, and paddle boards to rent, or you can bring your own! read more

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I love it here and can keep going over and over again. It is just so pretty with the amazing beach scape that we have here. If you are not good with walking too far to the beach, this may be a challenge for you. My favorite part of this location is I always end up parking in the same parking lot across from John's Pass, so I have my best of both worlds. Amazing beach, then fun touristy shopping and dining all in one hop, skip, jump. read more

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Best beach ever!!! Sand is nice and white, water is super clear and the beach is not overcrowded. There is a great restaurant/bar off the beach as well and renting chairs and umbrellas was super inexpensive. This will definitely be my go to beach moving forward! read more

Madeira Beach - Beautiful! - Beaches Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

Family oriented, quiet and clean beach. Great place to go for a date or if you want to relax and read a book. Highly recommend!

This is a beautiful beach that is a few minutes from Johns Pass. So you can soak up the sun during the day and go out for some yummy food and cute local shops. The sand is soft and white and the water is beautiful as well. Great place for going on your own or with family and friends. Because it is in a tourist area, their are many people from out of town, but isn't overcrowded. read more

Madeira Beach - Beach - Beaches Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

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Beautiful beach! Much less crowded than some others. Great place to have a picnic and to relax. Ill be going back at some point. read more

Madeira Beach - Beautiful beach - Beaches Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

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Nothing over the top. Brown sand, somewhat clear water. It was nice and fun. Not much to write about. read more

Madeira Beach - Beaches Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

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We absolutely LOVED Madeira Beach! Found plenty of shells mid morning. Very nice white sand that feels great on the feet. Water is a blue/turquoise color that changes appearance with sun & clouds. Water clear with sandy bottom. Small amounts of seaweed on the shore. Plenty of area for relaxing or tossing a ball, frisbee, whatever. read more

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John's Pass in Madeira Beach is great. BUT beware that a private parking lot there charges $38.50 to park! It is privately run parking and the city does not control what they charge to park. read more

This spot was great! We swam and collected shells which was nice. Sand was a night white color and felt nice. Water was not very clear but it was warm. Be careful of the lounge chair monopoly they have going on. No one tells you about it then they approach you and try scamming you out of money for a chair. I found it odd that even during December they are charging full price for them. Bring your own or the sand is great to lay on. You do have to pay for parking but it is fairly inexpensive. Bathrooms and body washing stations available read more

OBSESSED WITH MADERIA BEACH!! Love the beach, the town, the people and everything about it. The beach isn't far from the ocean and the town is so close by. read more