Hello Beach Bum(s)
Seat(s) purchase for our next trip to Johns Pass, Madeira Beach, FL on Tuesday April 14th, 2026, are NOW AVAILABLE. Seats are sold first come first serve. Purchase availability will close on March 15th.or when we have buses filled, whichever happens first. If we overfill the buses OR cannot fill up bus #2, we will contact you to advise of refund. Sales are first come/serve. We no longer have a lottery.

John’s Pass Beach/Park is located at the southernmost end of Madeira Beach before the bridge to Treasure Island on the Gulf Coast. The beach sits next to the harbor exit between Madeira Beach and Treasure Island.  A great place to watch the boats come in and out along with the occasional dolphins playing. You can walk directly from the beach under Gulf Blvd into John’s Pass Village, located at 12901 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach. It is a quaint turn of the century fishing village. Boutiques, restaurants, rooftop bars, fishing piers and ice cream cones are all within walking distance.  Dolphin watching, shelling tours, and boat rentals can also be found at: https://johnspass.com/   A perfect beach day with a bit of window shopping, restaurants or even a boat ride if you prefer awaits.  We have chosen to depart a bit later to give you time on the beach, an early dinner and/or shopping and return home after the Tampa rush hour.   

SEATS ARE FOR SALE ONLINE ONLY: Trip Registration – Northern Beach Bums Club
Purchase options:

• One seat alone $30 (seat partner to be matched up at bus);

• Two seats on one payment seated together $60. We no longer will be sorting sign-ups to match you to partners or group requests to be on the same bus. IF YOU WANT TO SIT WITH SOMEONE, SIGN UP TOGETHER.

• Be careful when you sign up to complete information and choose QUANTITY AND PRICE for 1 seat @$30 or 2 seats @$60 before you purchase.  

• Only enter the names, emails, cell # s of the members you are purchasing seats for.  Please do not enter names of your friends who purchased a seat separately! 

You can join up with your friends at the beach.  Members only.  Guests will only be allowed to book after we confirm if there is space for them. 
If you prefer not to use the link above, you can visit our website at Northernbeachbums.org and select the menu item at the top of the page.  Notice of bus assignments will be provided by April 1st.. ALL NBBC TRIPS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

TRIP INFORMATION:

John’s Pass Beach Park & John’s Pass Village, Madeira Beach, FL  
Trip leaders: Cheryl McLean, Barbara Burger, Sally McCrobie and Mike McCrobie
WHEN: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 
BUS BOARDING: 10:15am at Lowe’s Parking Lot –Hwy 441 behind the Mattress Firm.  (13705 US-441, Lady Lake, FL  32159)
ARRIVAL AT BEACH:  Approximately 12:30pm
OPTIONAL CARGO LOADING:   3:45pm.  THE BUSES CANNOT REMAIN AT THE BEACH. We will have the buses return for those who want to load cargo early on the bus.  You can also keep your equipment on the beach and load your cargo when we re-board for home.  Your choice.  REMINDER; PLEASE LABEL ALL EQUIPMENT WITH YOUR NAME & PHONE NUMBER
BUS BOARDING FOR RETURN HOME:   6:30pm (same place you were dropped off at). 
ARRIVAL THE VILLAGES:  8:45pm -9:00pm.  
PRICE: $30.00 per person (includes bus transportation and driver gratuity)
Water, coffee and soda are allowed on the bus in a container with a lid.  No ice cream or popcorn is allowed on the bus.  There is plenty of room for coolers, chairs, umbrellas in the bus cargo area. 
All NBBC trips are Non-Refundable.  Tickets sales will close March 15th or when we fill up the buses, whichever is first.  If we over sale a bus, we will contact you with the option of a refund or wait-list. 

TRIP DESCRIPTION:

John’s Pass Beach/Park is located on the south end of Madeira Beach directly across Gulf Blvd from John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk. John’s Pass Park offers public restrooms, outdoor shower area, and covered picnic area.  There is no concession stand on the beach.  Plenty of restaurants across the street at John’s Pass Village.  Plenty of room in the bus cargo area for your coolers and beach equipment. Alcohol is permitted on the beach, no glasses or bottles allowed.  There is no chair rentals, you must bring your own equipment. 

Once you’ve had enough fun in the sun and sea, you can walk under Gulf Ave on the walkway under the bridge to enjoy all the Village has to offer. The Village provides beach goers a great opportunity to grab a meal, a beverage, stroll the boardwalk and visit many unique shops. You can leave your beach equipment on the beach or drop off your equipment to the bus at 3:45pm when it arrives for an optional cargo pick up. 
 
John’s Pass was created by a hurricane on September 27, 1848. A pirate, John Levique, made the first passage through the newly created pass. Hence the name, John’s Pass. Located on the waterfront is Johns Pass Village, this quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village is Pinellas County’s #1 tourist attraction. Over one hundred merchants inhabit the Village with unique retail shopping, a variety of restaurants, the local fishing fleet, dolphin watching and shelling tours, boat rentals, parasailing and jet skiing. There is also a few narrated dolphin sightseeing boat tours available.  We recommend contacting one of the boat tour groups in advance to make reservations.  Many of these boats have a maximum capacity of 35 guests. If you do not get an advance reservation, you can always check at the Marina booths to see if any openings.   The dolphin viewing boats travel the picturesque Boca Ciega Bay for 1 ½ hrs.  A couple of recommended tour boats are in the links below.

The Suncoast Beach Trolley service is available on Gulf Blvd, but you must have a credit card or debit card to TAP when boarding the bus.  They do not accept cash, and they do not have a credit card slide reader.  Must be a credit card that has the TAP ability.  You cannot get the senior fare. The senior fare is only distributed from the PSTA Customer Service Center. Sun Trolley Cost is $2.25 per single ride, Max of $5 a day.    It will take you all the way north to Clearwater or south to Pass-A-Grille if you want.  Please make sure you get back early to board the bus or you may have to Uber all the way home. 
 
JOHN’S PASS PARK AMENITIES: Restrooms and outdoor shower are available. NO chair or umbrella rentals currently. BRING YOUR OWN BEACH EQUIPMENT.  There is plenty of room in the cargo area of the bus to hold your chairs, umbrellas, coolers, etc. There is no concession stand on the beach but plenty of restaurants and shops if you walk under Gulf Ave to John’s Pass Village.  REMINDER:  Label your chairs, umbrellas, coolers.  It will be dark when we arrive home and you will need to check labels to make sure you get your equipment. 
  
INFO LINKS:
John’s Pass Beach
https://johnspass.com/
 Trolley Service Links:
https://www.clearwaterjolleytrolley.com/
Restaurant Info Links:
https://www.opentable.com/landmark/restaurants-near-johns-pass-and-village-boardwalk
https://www.tripadvisor.com/RestaurantsNear-g34410-d117384-John_s_Pass_Village_Boardwalk-Madeira_Beach_Florida.html
 Boat Tours:
https://www.boattoursjohnspass.com 3 options,  pirate boat, dolphin quest, shark attack
https://www.hubbardsmarina.com/dolphin-watching-cruises/  
https://johnspass.com/category/fun-on-the-water/
 
See you at the Beach!

Kathy Eastman – NBBC President
Chris Lukasik – Communication Director

NBBC Policies:  We would like to remind members that NBBC buses are a fragrance-free zone. Please no glass, and cups need to have lids. No ice cream or popcorn is allowed on the bus. A movie will be presented only on the return ride.    We suggest members who are not interested in watching should bring their own noise cancelling headphones/earbuds.  If you plan to watch your own personal device (ie: phone, ipad, laptop) you must have headphones/earbuds to use with it. 
Liability: The Northern Beach Bums Club, its Executive Committee members and volunteers accept no liability whatsoever in the operation or management of NBBC or its road trips. All members have previously signed the NBBC Recreation Release Agreement for participation Day Trips and your forms are already on file with NBBC.  Guests and non-members are required to complete the NBBC Recreation Waiver.  All trips are inherently dangerous, and members participate at their own risk.