Beach bars scattered along Pinellas County’s Gulf Coast have swung their doors open for spring 2026. They’ve bounced back from the 2024 hurricane season. Over 20 watering holes stretching from Pass-a-Grille down to Clearwater Beach are pouring drinks again, letting guests sink their toes in sand while sipping cold beverages.

According to That’s So Tampa.com, these reopenings signal the first complete season for waterfront spots since storms tore through in 2024. Coconut Charlie’s returned with fresh upgrades but kept what people loved on the menu. Jimmy B’s Beach Bar is back too.

Pass-a-Grille boasts Paradise Grille at 900 Gulf Way. The Don CeSar’s pool bar pulls in visitors at 3400 Gulf Blvd. Undertow at 3850 Gulf Blvd. dishes out frozen drinks inside a tiki-themed building that features a rubber duck river — yes, you read that right.

Sandbar Bill’s runs operations at the Bon-Aire resort, sitting at 4350 Gulf Blvd. Crabby Bill’s St. Pete Beach outpost claims 5100 Gulf Blvd. and throws happy hour deals at thirsty patrons.

Harry’s Beach Bar at Sirata Beach Resort pours domestic beer alongside cocktails at 5300 Gulf Blvd. Salty’s Beach Lounge joined three other new eateries at Island Grand Beach Resort, stationed at 5500 Gulf Blvd.

Treasure Island is packed with choices. Caddy’s at 9000 W. Gulf Blvd catches those sunset moments. Island Girl Tiki Bar holds down 9980 Gulf Blvd. Sloppy Joe’s plants itself at 10650 Gulf Blvd., right next to Waves Beach Bar at the Bilmar Beach Resort.

Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar feeds guests from its patio at 12000 Gulf Blvd., attached to Sunset Vistas Beachfront Suites. Caddy’s Mad Beach gives you Gulf vistas near John’s Pass at 14080 Gulf Blvd.

Clearwater Beach brings its own lineup. Shephard’s Tiki Beach Grill at 619 S Gulfview Blvd. cranks out live music. Tommy’s Tiki Bar stakes its claim at 400 Mandalay Ave., a stone’s throw from the pier.

Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill runs things at 7 Rockaway St. Crabby’s Beachside Pavilion took command of the century-old landmark at 10 Bay Esplanade, slinging grouper and coconut shrimp to hungry crowds.

Every single spot lets you walk straight onto sand. No roads to cross.