The Bay Pines lifestyle looks like a montage of scenes from a summer vacation: sun-soaked parks on the water, sandy white beaches and boating on the bay. “People move to Bay Pines because it’s a more affordable beach area,” says Realtor Luda Shulman with FL Investment Realty and over 15 years of experience in the region. The suburb of St. Petersburg may appeal to those searching for endless waterside recreation at a lower cost.
Bay Pines is near shopping and beaches and only 20 minutes from downtown St. Pete.
With lakes, the bay, and the ocean nearby, there isn't a better place to live than Bay Pines.
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Bay access at family-owned Bay Pines Marina
Residents can visit War Veterans Memorial Park for access to Boca Ciega Bay, where people can picnic in shelters while watching for wildlife like dolphins and manatees or sit back as the sun sets over the water. The park also has a boat ramp for kayak and canoe launches. Boaters can use the Bay Pines Marina, a family-owned, full-service marina with a tiki bar. For a day spent on the water, the Bay Pines Boat Ramp has several launches with docks, a fishing area and bathroom facilities. At Pinellas Trail, a 45-mile rail trail, locals can bike, jog and skate along a paved pathway.
Locals store their boats at Bay Pines Marina within the community.
Residents visit Bay Pines Marina to pick-up their boats and get out onto the water.
Kayaking is a common activity to do in Bay Pines neighborhood & you can rent them if need be.
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Contemporary bungalows and traditional ramblers
Surrounded by the Boca Ciega Bay, Bay Pines consists of a large park and medical center on the southern half to residential streets on the northern half. Along the blocks of single-family homes, mature moss-covered oaks and small palm trees decorate medium-sized yards. For a suburban feel, the homes come with attached garages and driveways. Styles include ranch-style homes with colorful splashes of paint, contemporary houses, bungalows and farmhouses with wraparound porches. The area also has a few 55-plus communities of condos. Sales prices range from $99,000 for a one-bedroom condo to $500,000 for an updated ranch-style house. “People tend to buy a one-story on the water, then make a second floor to get the value higher,” Shulman says. “Many people relocate from New York or New Jersey, and they save money compared to the northern states.”
Ranch-style homes are common within the Bay Pines community.
Newer bungalow homes can be seen popping up around Bay Pines neighborhood.
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Sunbathing and dolphin-watching at Redington Shores Beach
Bicentennial Park offers a small, dog-friendly beach and a spot for shore fishing. Near Bay Pines, locals can go to Madeira Beach for dolphin watching and to rent umbrellas or chairs for a day in the sun. At Redington Shores Beach, people can watch the sunset and swim on a wide stretch of white sand. “We have nice beaches with calm waters, less waves and less deep than near Miami,” Shulman says.
Sit on the water's edge watching the waves and nature in the Bay Pines neighborhood.
Bicentennial Park offers waterfront views with a small beach.
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Grocery shopping at Wal-Mart
To pick up groceries, residents can go to the Wal-Mart Supercenter or Publix. As for restaurants, Harbor Master Tiki Grill amps up its outdoor waterside seating from surfboard and marine life décor to live music performances. Family-owned Pipo's Cuban Café, best known for its Cuban sandwiches, has shaded patio seating and a drive-thru option.
Publix grocery is right in the center of Bay Pines neighborhood for all your yummy food needs.
Grab a drink and enjoy tiki vibes with friends at Harbor Master Tiki Grill.
Kicking back with a cold drink watching the marina life go by is the way to live in Bay Pines.
Pipo's Cuban Cafe is a must for lunch or dinner when living in the Bay Pines neighborhood.
Bay Pines has plenty of shopping strips where you can find what you need.
Bay Pines Plaza has a local hair salon, tattoo shop, jewelry store, and sports bar.
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High-marks at Pinellas County Schools
Students in Bay Pines go to the Pinellas County School District, which earns an A-minus rating and is ranked the No. 1 best school district in the Tampa area according to Niche. Schools include Madeira Beach Fundamental School for kindergarten through eighth grade and Seminole High School. The elementary and middle school earns an A-minus rating, while the high school has a B grade on Niche. The high school offers unique courses like Cyber Security and International Finance and Law.
Madeira Beach Fundamental School earns an A-minus rating from Niche, and serves kindergarten through eighth grade
The Osceola Middle School is the home of the chiefs, the school mascot.
Seminole High School offers unique courses for its students.
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Transportation around Bay Pines
About 11 miles from St. Petersburg, residents of Bay Pines can easily drive to the big city via 22nd Avenue North or take a Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority bus. The area is also convenient to the C. W. Bill Young VA Medical Center for veterans. In Bay Pines, residents can take part in a waterside lifestyle from parks and marinas on the bay to nearby beaches. When traveling further outside the community, residents are just 13 miles from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport.
Local bus stops can be found throughout the Bay Pines neighborhood.
Bay Pines residents often travel to Downtown Saint Petersburg due to its close proximity.
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