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A Day Date by the Water in John’s Pass

John's pass

John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk is a semi-large shopping area perfect for a day date. Despite having over 100 merchants within its boundaries, it has quite a quaint feel.

Located just across the street from Madeira Beach, John's Pass provides tourists and locals with plenty of activities and opportunities for fun, while the boardwalk offers views of the water, pelicans, boats, dolphins, and more!

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Some of the Shops

The Bronze Lady

Find beautiful treasures at The Bronze Lady! From jewelry to art and decor, bring a perfect piece of John's Pass home with you!

The Spice and Tea Exchange

Tea lovers, this one is for you! With more than 75 varieties of tea available, enjoy an iced tea with your stroll along the boardwalk.

Lori's Soap & Sponge

Handmade soaps are all the rage lately, and Lori's uses goat's milk and olive oil in their soaps for a delightful and nourishing wash!

Wild Time Caribbean Trading Company

This unique boutique is an authorized retailer of iconic brands like Margaritaville and Life is Good! If you're looking to shop for friends and family, this is definitely a must-stop location.

Beef Jerkey Outlet

Now here's something we've never said before… beef jerky lovers, this one is for you! They've got everything beef jerky-related, right down to the exotics like kangaroo, ostrich, and alligator.

Other John's Pass & Boardwalk Shops

  • Overhead Surf Shop
  • Made In The Shade
  • Paw Paws Boutique
  • Join n Join, Inc.

Restaurants and Bars

Sculley's Seafood Restaurant

Sculley's is by far one of our favorite seafood restaurants! From their extravagant Category 5 Bloody Mary, featuring crab legs, grilled cheese, lobster tails, bacon, and more, to a great build-your-own crab boil, you'll understand why this is one of our favs when you try it. Did we mention you can eat dinner out on the dock? It makes for some gorgeous views!

Sculley's Seafood Restaurant in Madera Beach
Sculley's Seafood Restaurant on the water in Madera Beach — Image by Hailea Boykin

Delosa's Pizza

Are you looking for New York-style pizza in Florida? Look no farther than Delosa’s Pizza. Delosa’s serves by the slice or whole pizza. There are plenty of snacks, including garlic knots, that can be bought to go and enjoyed on the beach.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company

Bubba Gump is a fishing boat themed restaurant based on the restaurant mentioned in the movie Forrest Gump. Visitors can get seafood to eat by the sea and a Forrest Gump throwback.

Friendly Fisherman

Located on the John’s Pass Boardwalk, Friendly Fisherman offers patrons a view of the Pass, where dolphins can often be seen. On the menu is fresh seafood and a fun dining experience. The best part for anybody who went fishing during the day is that the restaurant will cook the fish they caught!

Other Restaurants and Bars

  • Bamboo Beach Bar and Grill
  • Walt'z Fish Shack
  • Hooters

Stop for sweet treats at some of these shops!

  • Yogurt City
  • Ice&Cream Creamery
  • House of Sweets
  • Zeno's Boardwalk Sweet Shop

The Activites

Pirate Ship

Royal Conquest is a 46-foot boat made to look like a pirate ship. Aboard the ship, guests can participate in a dance party and a treasure hunt. There will also be pirate stories and face painting. Goofy couples can each get a face painting and take silly photos everywhere they go after!

Jet Ski

Among the popular activities in John’s Pass is jet skiing. Woody’s Watersports has jet skis available for rent. A boating license is required, but Woody’s offers temporary ones, so everyone can enjoy skiing around. So get out and hit the waves!

Tiki Tours

Tour the water on the cutest tiki hut! From groups of 6 to 18 people, these tiki tours are a fun way to relax and enjoy the beautiful views without the pressure of the land-life weighing you down!

Parasailing

For more adventurous people, there are parasailing options available, including Gators Parasailing. Parasailers will glide 400 feet up and will be able to see the Pass, Tropicana Field and more! It could be the perfect way to end a fun and romantic day!


For more day date ideas check out Girl’s Night/Day Out Photo Shoot! and Day Date to St. Armands Circle!