Treasure Island is a barrier-island city between John's Pass and Blind Pass, connected to St. Petersburg by the Treasure Island Causeway. It combines a resort district and public beach at its center with residential Sunset Beach to the south and canal-front isles on the bay side.
Treasure Island sits between John’s Pass and Blind Pass, directly west of St. Petersburg across the Treasure Island Causeway. It has three parts on the Gulf side: Sunshine Beach at the north end, the resort and business district at the causeway, and Sunset Beach at the south end. The canal-front isles of Isle of Capri, Isle of Palms, and Paradise Island sit on the bay side.
Shane Vanderson works with buyers and sellers of Gulf-front condominiums and waterfront homes in Treasure Island from Engel & Völkers South Tampa.
Living in Treasure Island
Most of the hotels, restaurants, and bars sit in the center of the island, where the Treasure Island Causeway lands, along with the main public beach and a paved beach trail. Sunshine Beach is at the north end near John’s Pass. Sunset Beach, at the south end near Blind Pass, is more residential, with the Sunset Beach Pavilion and Sunset Vista Park. On the bay side, Isle of Capri, Isle of Palms, and Paradise Island hold canal-front homes, and Treasure Bay Golf & Tennis is on Paradise Island. Downtown St. Petersburg is typically 15 to 20 minutes across the causeway, and Tampa International Airport is typically 35 to 45 minutes.
The Treasure Island market
Three markets share the island: Gulf-front condominiums and condo-hotels along Gulf Boulevard; beach cottages, older homes, and new elevated homes in Sunset Beach; and canal homes with docks on the bay-side isles.
Treasure Island took severe surge damage from Hurricane Helene in September 2024, and fire officials reported sand several feet deep on some Sunset Beach roads. Many homes then went through substantial damage reviews. Ask for the city’s damage determination, the repair permits, and an elevation certificate, and get insurance quotes early. Waterfront home insurance in Tampa Bay covers what to expect.
Boundaries
The Gulf of Mexico to the west and Boca Ciega Bay to the east. John’s Pass separates the island from Madeira Beach to the north, and Blind Pass separates it from St. Pete Beach to the south. The Treasure Island Causeway connects it to St. Petersburg, and the John’s Pass and Blind Pass bridges connect it to the neighboring beach towns.
Homes in Treasure Island
Gulf-front condominiums and condo-hotels along Gulf Boulevard in the center and north; beach cottages, older homes, and new elevated homes in Sunset Beach; and single-family homes on canals with docks on Isle of Capri, Isle of Palms, and Paradise Island, man-made isles on the bay side.
Nearby amenities
The central public beach and beach trail; Sunset Beach Pavilion and Sunset Vista Park; Treasure Bay Golf & Tennis on Paradise Island; John’s Pass Village across the John’s Pass bridge; Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach, a short drive south; downtown St. Petersburg, typically 15 to 20 minutes; Tampa International Airport, typically 35 to 45 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the main parts of Treasure Island?
Sunshine Beach at the north end, the central resort district where the causeway lands, Sunset Beach at the south end, and the bay-side isles of Isle of Capri, Isle of Palms, and Paradise Island.
How do you get from Treasure Island to downtown St. Petersburg?
Take the Treasure Island Causeway east. The drive is typically 15 to 20 minutes. The causeway includes a drawbridge, so boat traffic can add a short wait.
How did Hurricane Helene affect Treasure Island?
Helene’s September 2024 storm surge flooded much of the island and buried some Sunset Beach roads in sand. Many homes went through substantial damage reviews. Ask for the city’s determination, the repair permits, and an elevation certificate for any home.
Where do the Treasure Island market figures on this page come from?
The key-facts table is pulled from Stellar MLS and shows the month it was updated. Gulf-front, canal-front, and interior properties behave differently, so rely on a direct valuation for a specific home or condominium.
