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With the sand and surf as a backdrop, bars on the beaches of Pinellas County beckon with good drinks and good vibes.
The Hurricane is no hidden gem. Many people know and love it. It's one of the top locations to go to on the beach and there's a good reason why. 1)    The top deck view. The third deck is where it's at if you just want to sit and lazily sip on a cocktail. The third floor deck stands as one of the best places to watch the sunset on the beach. 2)    The atmosphere. I mean the atmosphere literally. Depending on the weather and how nice it is, the third deck bar at the Hurricane can be extremely memorable. It may not seem like much, but being in the open air of the beach and up three stories …
The Daiquiri Deck is one of the more popular bars on the beach, and for good reason. The charms of the Daiquiri Deck are able to attract both the locals and tourists to it's location. The deck: True to it's name, the deck is awesome to sit out at night and grab a drink. It's a great experience to be able to go back and forth from the inside bar and outside deck. The daiquiris: If you want a selection of daiquiris, you came to the right place. With lots of unique blends, you could go to daiquiri deck every night for a month and get different flavor each night. That's variety! The customers: It…
Morgan's (7081 Gulf Blvd St. Pete Beach) is an example of what every beach bar should strive to be – friendly and welcoming to everyone. While the bar has many high points, here are five that distinguish it. The Staff: When I first walked into Morgan's, I was given one of the friendliest greetings I've ever received. Bartender Rick Williams loves his job, and it shows. Morgan's undoubtedly has one of the friendliest staffs I've seen in a long time. The Food: If you want food options to go with your drinks, Morgan's is the place. With an expansive menu featuring great seafood, Morgan's also …

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