Treasure Island
Barefoot & boatable
Wide quiet beaches, deep-water canals, and a laid-back family feel. The sweet spot for buyers who want a real dock and a real neighborhood.
Median waterfront ~ $1.1M · 10 min to St. Pete Beach
The Coast · A Way of Life
Slow mornings, salt air, and water out every window.
This is what you're really buying — not square footage, but the rhythm of a place where the day starts on the dock and ends with the sky on fire.
What it's actually like to live here.
The central Gulf coast isn't a resort you visit — it's a place you settle into. Warm water nine months a year, soft white sand that squeaks under your feet, and a string of small barrier-island towns that each have their own personality. Whether you want to launch a kayak before work, keep a boat in your back yard, or just walk to dinner barefoot, there's a stretch of this coast that fits.
The beaches
Sugar-white sand, calm Gulf water, sunsets worth stopping for.
The water
Boating, fishing, paddleboarding — your back yard is the channel.
The towns
Walkable, friendly, golf-cart villages with real character.
Beaches
Sand under your feet, year-round.
Eight miles of barrier-island beach run from Clearwater down to Pass-a-Grille, each with its own feel. Some are wide and lively with cafés steps from the dunes; others are quiet residential stretches where the only footprints are yours.
- Top-ranked white-sand beaches minutes from home
- Calm, swimmable Gulf water most of the year
- Deeded resident beach access in many communities
Marina & boating
Keep the boat in the back yard.
Deep-water canals, protected bays, and full-service marinas mean you're on open Gulf in minutes. John's Pass, the Intracoastal, and the flats off Shell Key are all a short cruise away — and so are the waterfront restaurants you can dock right up to.
- Private docks, boat lifts & deep-water access
- Full-service marinas & dry storage nearby
- World-class flats & offshore fishing at your doorstep
Dining & days out
Dinner with your toes in the sand.
From fresh-off-the-boat grouper at the dock bar to chef-driven rooms in downtown St. Pete, the food here punches well above the beach-town average. Add the Dalí Museum, weekend farmers markets, and waterfront tiki bars, and there's always something on.
- Waterfront dining you can arrive at by boat
- Downtown St. Pete's restaurant & arts scene 15 minutes away
- Markets, festivals & live music most weekends
Neighborhoods
Find your stretch of coast.
Every island town here has a different feel. Here's a quick read on where people land — and why.
St. Pete Beach
Lively & walkable
The most energetic of the islands — restaurants, hotels, and the iconic Pass-a-Grille district. Great for those who want action steps from the door.
Condos from ~ $450k · Homes $700k–$3M+
Clearwater Beach
Resort energy
Sugar sand, a famous pier, and a vibrant boardwalk. Strong rental demand makes it a favorite for second homes and investors alike.
Strong short-term rental market · 40 min to Tampa
Indian Rocks Beach
Small-town charm
A tight, low-key community of beach cottages and canal homes. Walkable, friendly, and one of the best values on the islands.
Beach cottages from ~ $600k
Tierra Verde
Private & upscale
A gated-island feel at the south end, framed by Fort De Soto's nature preserves. Big lots, big boats, and serious privacy.
Estates $1M–$5M · Next to Fort De Soto Park
Downtown St. Petersburg
City by the bay
Walk-everywhere urban living with museums, marinas, and a top food scene. High-rise condos with bay views for buyers who want the city edge.
Condos $400k–$2M+ · On the waterfront
Not sure which town fits you?
That's literally our job. Tell us how you want to live on the water and we'll point you to the right street — then the right home.
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