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Which is nicer, Madeira Beach or St. Pete Beach?
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Oct 13, 2026
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It depends on what you want: by our listings St Pete Beach has more going on — more places to eat, drink and visit — while Madeira Beach is the quieter pick. Restaurants and bars in St Pete Beach rate a little higher on average (4.43 vs 4.36).
Beaches: Madeira Beach 3 vs St Pete Beach 11
Restaurants: Madeira Beach 36 vs St Pete Beach 69
Bars and clubs: Madeira Beach 22 vs St Pete Beach 38
Hotels and inns: Madeira Beach 10 vs St Pete Beach 27
Attractions, museums and parks: Madeira Beach 19 vs St Pete Beach 33
The most-loved spots on each side, from our listings:
- Madeira Beach Access (4.7★), Madeira Beach
- MadBeach Poke Bowls (5.0★), Madeira Beach
- Dolphin Quest Eco Tours (4.9★), Madeira Beach
- Shattered Glass DIY St. Pete Beach (5.0★, Dolphin Village Boa), St Pete Beach
- La Croisette (4.8★, Corey Ave), St Pete Beach
- Pass-a-Grille Beach (4.8★, Pass-a-Grille Beach), St Pete Beach
Pass-a-Grille Beach
Public beach · Tourist attraction · Tourist information center
113 11th Ave, St Pete Beach
(727) 403-6136 Open 24 hours
4.8
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Dolphin Quest Eco Tours
Boat tour agency · Gift shop · Tour operator
140 Boardwalk Pl W, Madeira Beach
(727) 423-7824 Open until 7:00 PM
4.9
Popular place
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La Croisette
Breakfast restaurant · American restaurant · Brunch restaurant
7401 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach
(727) 851-9845 Open until 2:00 PM
4.8
Popular place
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Shattered Glass DIY St. Pete Beach
Tourist attraction · Art center · Art studio
4615 Gulf Blvd #119, St Pete Beach
(727) 201-9283 Closed
5.0
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MadBeach Poke Bowls
Poke bar
13999 Gulf Blvd C1, Madeira Beach
(727) 800-2347 Closed
5.0
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Madeira Beach Access
Public beach · Tourist attraction
14400 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach
(727) 582-2100 Open until 5:00 PM
4.7
Popular place
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