JOHN’S PASS VILLAGE & BOARDWALK Madeira B ch VisitSPC.com/MadeiraBeach • Beaming with good vibes and positive energy, Madeira Beach (aka Mad Beach) is an ideal spot for the classic Florida beach vacation. A place where hitting the glowing white beaches, named the No. 9 Beach in the U.S. for 2021 by Tripadvisor , taking a swim in the emerald-turquoise waters and shading underneath a beach umbrella isn’t so much an option as it is an essential daily routine. But Mad Beach offers much more than obligatory beachcombing. The waterfront features John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk , a massive outdoor shopping and dining complex with more than 100 stores and eateries; it also has quite the nightlife scene, with bars like The Hut Bar & Grill and the Bamboo Bar offering tropical cocktails, live music and bites to keep the party going. Nearby at Hubbard’s Marina WaveRunner or take a dolphin-watching cruise. There are myriad lodging options, like the new Madeira Bay Resort & Marina , only steps away from the pristine white sand. John’s Pass Seafood Festival for a full weekend of fresh grouper and other seafood, arts, crafts and entertainment. 27