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Madeira Beach
Half-day to one full day: walk the beach, see the 9/11 memorial, eat at a seafood shack. Not a base unless you want a quiet beach town near St. Pete.
Madeira Beach is a small Gulf Coast town on a barrier island in Pinellas County, Florida. Its main draw is a wide public beach and a quiet pace. Most visitors come for a half-day or a single night, combining it with St. Pete Beach, Clearwater or Dunedin. The town has a 9/11 memorial in Causeway Park, a few casual restaurants and a brewery. It works as a low-key beach stop, not a destination on its own.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, afternoon storms; peak crowds in Jul–Aug)
- Airports
- TPA · PIE
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Madeira Beach911 ▾
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Madeira Beach, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe for a beach town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTPA Tampa International Airport (About 30–40 min drive via I-275 and FL-60; no direct public transport, rent a car or take a taxi/rideshare.).
- Getting aroundA car is the easiest way.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TPA Tampa International Airport (About 30–40 min drive via I-275 and FL-60; no direct public transport, rent a car or take a taxi/rideshare.) · PIE St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (About 20 min drive; smaller airport with some budget carriers.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Feb
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Apr (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Madeira Beach: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the easiest way. Parking is available at the beach and along Gulf Boulevard. Biking is possible on flat roads. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) bus runs along Gulf Boulevard but is infrequent.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15 min
Drive south on Gulf Boulevard, about 10 min
Wider beach, more hotels and restaurants.
Door to door: 20 min
Drive north on Gulf Boulevard, about 15 min
Clearwater Beach and Pier 60 sunset celebrations.
Door to door: 30 min
Drive north on US-19 or Alt 19, about 25 min
Small downtown with breweries and shops.
Door to door: 35 min
Drive north on US-19, about 30 min
Greek sponge docks and seafood.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Gulf Boulevard
The main road through town; most hotels and condos are here, within walking distance of the beach.
Near John's Pass
A short drive south; more dining and shopping options.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $80–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–200 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Parking fills up by mid-morning on weekends and holidays.
- Rip currents can be strong; check the flag system at the beach.
- Sales tax is not included in listed prices; add about 7–8%.
- No public transport from the airport; arrange a rental car or rideshare.
Emergency numbers
- Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi/rideshare TPA → Madeira Beach: About $40–60, 30–40 min
- Taxi/rideshare PIE → Madeira Beach: About $25–35, 20 min
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Madeira Beach. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, afternoon storms; peak crowds in Jul–Aug) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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