Thursday, May 5, 2011

Pass-a-Grille Beach

On Good Friday I took my family to Pass-a-Grille Beach, which is just down the road from St. Pete. My parents were visiting from Indiana, and I wanted them to experience the beach without the big crowds. Mission accomplished!

Faith and Christian with Grandpa
Faith with Grandma
Pass-a-Grille is a beautiful beach that is kind of hidden in a quaint little neighborhood. I think you have to be looking for it to find it, and it can be confusing because you have to drive through part of a hotel complex. But like I said, the neighborhood is quaint with the cutest beach houses ever. After driving through the hotel, you have to be on the look out for the side roads that take you down to the beach. Thankfully the parking takes credit cards because I never carry cash.

The beach itself is not at all touristy or crowded. This can be a bad thing because there are no restrooms or snack bars. The restrooms being the biggest issue if you have children. But other than that, this beach is calm, beautiful, and big. There is a volleyball net, and lots of soft white sand. Because it is not crowded, there is plenty of space to play catch, frisbee, or even wiffleball or football. Not that we did any of those things, but I saw the possibilities.
Everybody had to bury Cross
Mom and Me
The water at this time of year is almost perfect. It is still a little chilly, but once you get in, it feels wonderful. I even got my head wet this time! We enjoyed playing in the water with the kids (not my 9 year old...still too cold for her). We saw some huge stingrays...HUGE! And some regular sized ones. This really freaked out my 7 year old. Luckily the water at Pass-a-Grille is pretty clear, so you can see the bottom and watch out for the rays.
About as far as Faith would get in the water
Christian and Grandpa wresting in the water
Cross in the beach bag
This is one of my favorite beaches!

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