Madeira Beach FL 33708 · Updated October 2026
The Madeira Beach Guide
A Gulf barrier-island town with John's Pass, a city marina and the beach all within 5 minutes, still rebuilding in spots after the 2024 storms.
12 mito downtown St. Pete →0.3 mito the Gulf (Madeira Beach) →1 mito a boat ramp (Madeira Beach Marina) →5.6 mito golf (Seminole Lake Country Club) →13.9 mito St. Pete-Clearwater Intl. (PIE) →25.1 mito Tampa International (TPA) →
Parks and Water Near Madeira Beach
Where locals walk, paddle and spend Saturday mornings.
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
Shops, dining and charters on the pass.
Hubbard's Marina
Charters, dolphin cruises and Shell Key ferries.
Beaches Near Madeira Beach
Sorted by drive from Madeira Beach, closest first.
Boat Ramps Near Madeira Beach
Public ramps, sorted by drive.
Golf Courses Near Madeira Beach
Public, semi-private and private courses, sorted by drive.
Restaurants and Coffee Near Madeira Beach
Local spots within about 10 minutes.
Friendly Fisherman
Waterfront seafood on the boardwalk.
Dockside Dave's
Grouper sandwiches, rebuilt with a new second level.
Grocery Stores Near Madeira Beach
Madeira Beach Events and Festivals
Groomers, Dog Parks and Vets Near Madeira Beach
Daycares and Preschools Near Madeira Beach
Licensed providers. Check openings, ages and VPK with each one.
Schools Near Madeira Beach
Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 (591 Tom Stuart Causeway) is in town and admits by application; Osceola Fundamental High in Seminole is the nearest fundamental high school. Zones can change, so check any address with the district.
Private Schools: Catholic, Christian and Independent
Cathedral School of St. Jude
Catholic, early childhood through 8.
Admiral Farragut Academy
Independent college prep, K–12.
St. Petersburg Catholic High School
Catholic, grades 9–12.
Public Charter, Magnet and Application Programs
St. Petersburg High IB Programme
Public application program, grades 9–12.
Northeast High academies
Finance, IT, Culinary and Automotive academies, grades 9–12.
John Hopkins Middle magnet
Arts, Communications and Gifted centers, grades 6–8.
St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High
Public charter on the SPC downtown campus, grades 9–12.
Pinellas County Schools zone locator · Magnet & fundamental programs · Florida DCF child care search · Diocese of St. Petersburg schools
Hospitals and Urgent Care Near Madeira Beach
Sports and Fitness Near Madeira Beach
Museums and Markets Near Madeira Beach
The Dalí Museum
Salvador Dalí collection on the downtown waterfront.
Museum of Fine Arts
Art from antiquity to today on Beach Drive.
Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement
Arts and Crafts collection downtown.
Saturday Morning Market
Every Saturday Oct–Aug: Al Lang lot Oct–May, Williams Park in summer.
Getting Around from Madeira Beach
| To | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown St. Pete | 12 mi | about 29 min |
| Albert Whitted Airport, downtown St. Pete (SPG) | 14.2 mi | about 33 min |
| St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) | 13.9 mi | about 33 min |
| Tampa International (TPA) | 25.1 mi | about 50 min |
| Madeira Beach (Archibald Park) | 0.3 mi | about 2 min |
| Treasure Island | 3.6 mi | about 11 min |
| Sunset Beach | 5.2 mi | about 17 min |
Drive distances are routed with OpenStreetMap data from the center of Madeira Beach; times are estimates for normal traffic.
Sources and Photo Credits
Every listing links to its website or map. Here's where the details came from.
- City of Madeira Beach parks
- City of Madeira Beach events
- Madeira Beach pet rules
- John's Pass Seafood Festival 2026
- Hubbard's Marina: open businesses
- St. Pete Parks & Recreation park finder
- St. Pete dog parks
- Pinellas County beaches and access
- Florida FWC Tampa Bay boat ramp guide
- Pinellas County Schools zone locator
- PCS magnet and fundamental programs
- Florida DCF child care provider search
- Diocese of St. Petersburg school directory
- Visit St. Pete/Clearwater events
- St. Pete holiday events
- Drive distances: OpenStreetMap / OSRM routing
- Photo: Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement entrance, Adog, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: St. Pete Dali Museum03, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nice calm clear Day at Indian Rocks Beach in March 2013, Jec8992, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Sunset Madeira , Public domain, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Je me souviens d'un coin de rue...- Cozy corner at Madeira Beach, Florida - panoramio, Richard Mc Neil, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Museum of Fine Arts (St. Petersburg, Florida) (54358553873), ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: St. Pete Mirror Lake Library02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Tipic, Boykinspanieling, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
