Pass-a-Grille

Pass-a-Grille
FAQ

Everything you need to know before your beach day.

What are the beach conditions at Pass-a-Grille today?

Pass-a-Grille sits on the Gulf of Mexico. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station TEC4271, and rip current risk, plus red tide and sargassum seaweed status. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.

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Where do you park at Pass-a-Grille?

Park at Pass-a-Grille in lots like Gulf Way Beach Parking, 8th Avenue Historic District, Merry Pier Lot. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $3.75/hr and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.

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Where should you eat at Pass-a-Grille?

At Pass-a-Grille, don't miss the Grouper Sandwich at The Hurricane Seafood. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.

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What boat trips run from Pass-a-Grille?

Boats leave Pass-a-Grille from Merry Pier, including the Shell Key Ferry — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.

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What's happening at Pass-a-Grille this week?

Pass-a-Grille hosts Pass-a-Grille Art Market and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.

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How long does it take to get sunburned at Pass-a-Grille?

It depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Pass-a-Grille into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.

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Are dogs allowed at Pass-a-Grille?

No. Pets are excluded from all swimming areas and beaches in the city. The one dog-friendly sand is a separate bayside dog run at the end of Pass-a-Grille Way, not the Gulf beach itself. Source: City of St. Pete Beach Code of Ordinances (Pass-a-Grille was consolidated into St. Pete Beach in 1957 and has no code of its own), checked 2026-09-09.

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Can you drink alcohol at Pass-a-Grille?

No. Drinking or carrying an open container on the public beach is unlawful, with an exception only for a permitted hotel cabana area or a city special event permit. Source: City of St. Pete Beach Code of Ordinances (Pass-a-Grille was consolidated into St. Pete Beach in 1957 and has no code of its own), checked 2026-09-09.

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Can you have a fire or grill at Pass-a-Grille?

Only with a permit. A beach fire requires a paid city permit approved by the city manager or city commission, and none are issued from May 1 through October 31 during sea turtle nesting season. Source: City of St. Pete Beach Code of Ordinances (Pass-a-Grille was consolidated into St. Pete Beach in 1957 and has no code of its own), checked 2026-09-09.

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At Pass-a-Grille, the sun sets at 7:20 PM today — about 11h 56m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:24 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Pass-a-Grille update at the top of the conditions page.