Beaches VisitSPC.com/Beaches Madeira Beach WHAT SETS IT APART: Powder-soft sand with room to stretch out, Madeira Beach is famous for its family-friendly vibe. RECENT BUZZ: Named the No. 9 Beach in the U.S. by Tripadvisor in 2020. WHERE TO STAY: Barefoot Beach Club invites you to rest your weary bones in roomy suites with private balconies. Bring the furbaby to Changing Tides Cottages on Boca Ciega Harbor. WHERE TO PLAY: For watercraft, head to Suncoast Watersports. The Pirate Ship Royal Conquest spirits ye away with water gun battles, treasure hunts, limbo dancing and tall tales. John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk is a sprawling shanty wonderland right out of Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean.” WHAT LOCALS KNOW: The Bamboo Beach Bar & Grill, aka the “Boo,” is a favorite with locals and snowbirds who return yearly to enjoy fun, food and live music. 32 AMERICA’S BEST BEACHES
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