PASS-A-GRILLE BEACH, the southernmost of Pinellas County's barrier beaches, was the first beach community on the Gulf of Mexico, to develop as a weekend residential spot for successful Tampa and St. Petersburg residents. Home to fishermen, homesteaders, and lumber men like Zephaniah Phillips, the island opened up when Roy S. Hanna and Tampa cigar magnate Selwyn Morey started in the 1880's to develop lots for houses and hotels.
Pass-A-Grille is one of the most peaceful and romantic beach communities on the Floridian west coast. Designated a historic distric, the community has 354 historic buildings and plenty of charm. The beach itself is 4 miles long and a true tropical oasis. While there are a handful of restaurants and fishing is quite good, the best thing to do in Pass-A-Grille is to simply relax and bask in the sun.
Pass-A-Grille has a neighboring community on the intercoastal called Vina Del Mar, offering homes and tear down sites with boat slips, providing direct Gulf access. See photo #4.
The historical Don CeSar Hotel and Beach Resort, is located at the gateway to Pass-A-Grille, offering 5-Star Hotel & Resort accomodations, while you explore the Pass-A-Grille penninsula. Opportunities to restore historic homes or to build a new custom home, await those who love Florida History and appreciate it's preservation.
