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Vanessa Leikvoll
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Last Modified: February 24, 2026

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Bayway Isles Neighborhood Guide

28of 40 St. Petersburg Neighborhoods

Skyway Views, Gated Isles, Yacht Tans

🧭Bordered by: Pinellas Bayway S to the north, Boca Ciega Bay to the west, Grand Canal and Intracoastal waters to the south, Maximo Channel and Maximo Park waters to the east, accessed through a guarded gate off Pinellas Bayway

📌Well known for: palatial waterfront lots and dolphins for neighbors

👕You'll fit in if: monogrammed boat shoes and perfect hedges

👍Move here for: gated calm, deepwater docks, sunset brags

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: storm surge anxiety

✨The overall feel is: quiet luxury with aquatic smugness

Neighborhood Tags:
SafeQuietSuburban calmOutdoorsyFit & ActiveDog Friendly

Pros & Cons of Bayway Isles

Bayway Isles strengths (top 5)

SafetyOutdoor RecreationPeaceful & QuietFamily FriendlyFitness Oriented

Bayway Isles tradeoffs (top 3)

Affordable HousingBreweriesCoffee Shops
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Bayway Isles Neighborhood DNA

sunset yacht parades, waterfront flex

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Some of the Bayway Isles hotspots include: Maximo Park, The Getaway, Pass-a-Grille Beach, Isla del Sol Yacht & Country Club, and Shell Key Preserve.
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Vanessa Leikvoll — Florida Local Expert

At Snappy Scout, I combine lived experience with real neighborhood data to cut through the hype and help you make clearer decisions about where to move.

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Moving to Bayway Isles - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to St. Petersburg or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to St. Petersburg guide for the big-picture view — or compare Bayway Isles against other parts of the city in our St. Petersburg neighborhood guide.