John's Pass Village Boardwalk  is Pinellas County's #1 tourist attraction  This quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village features more than 100 unique shops, inviting eateries, and an 1,100-foot Boardwalk.The Village provides easy access to a wide variety of water sports, boat trips, deep-sea fishing, sightseeing, eco-tours, and breathtaking views of famous Gulf sunsets. Dolphins, pelicans, egrets, herons and an occasional manatee, osprey and bald eagles entertain all along the John's Pass Boardwalk! The beach is a short stroll away and parking is easy and plentiful.

John's Pass is both a historic area, tourist attraction, and modern residential community. John's Pass Village is also the major tourist attraction and shopping/dining district in the area. Here you can find anything from kitschy souvenirs and beach clothing to high end art. There are numerous specialty shops including Wild Time, a clothier featuring Jimmy Buffet's fashion line and other Caribbean/reggae style goodies.

Restaurants range from boardwalk hot dog and ice cream stands to seafood specialists. Sculley's (topside) and The Hut (under the boardwalk) are good choices for specialties such as grilled local fish. The Friendly Fisherman (boardwalk) is a family style option and  The Bubba Gump Shrimp Company is also here.

There are numerous bars, grills and ethnic places dotted around John's Pass Village and surrounding streets.

Attractions include the Pirate's Ship Cruise, dolphin watching nature cruises, bird watching and shell hunting trips, para-sailing, boat rentals, personal watercraft/jet ski rentals, and fishing charters.

 There are over 100 gift shops, fine restaurants, coffee houses, motels and watersport adventures  that provide goods and services to locals and  tourists from all over the world.

Check out our Interactive John's Pass Directory Map above and start exploring!