Isla del Sol, St. Petersburg: Neighborhood Guide

Updated October 2026.

Isla del Sol is a bay-front island community on the Pinellas Bayway in Boca Ciega Bay, between the St. Petersburg mainland and St. Pete Beach. It is built around a private yacht and country club with an 18-hole golf course and a marina, and most of its housing is condominiums and villas. It suits buyers who want golf, boating and bay views a short drive from the Gulf beaches and Tierra Verde.

We are John and Nicole Kavaliauskas, licensed Florida Realtors with LoKation Real Estate. Here is what official sources and listing records show about Isla del Sol, and what to confirm before you buy.

Where Isla del Sol is

The Pinellas Bayway is a state toll road system made up of two roads: State Road 682, which runs east and west between St. Petersburg and Gulf Boulevard near St. Pete Beach, and State Road 679, which runs south to Tierra Verde and Fort De Soto Park. Published road references note that the two roads intersect on Isla del Sol, midway between St. Petersburg and St. Pete Beach. Street names on the island include Sun Boulevard and Bahia del Mar Boulevard. Homes and condos here carry a St. Petersburg 33715 address.

City or county?

This matters because the jurisdiction sets the flood, permit and rental rules. City of St. Petersburg sources treat Isla del Sol as part of the city. The St. Petersburg Police Department lists Isla del Sol in its Patrol District 1, and the city’s Neighborhood Relations directory includes the Isla Del Sol Owners Association. Be aware that some tourism pages group Isla del Sol with Tierra Verde, which is unincorporated Pinellas County. Confirm the taxing district for a specific parcel on the Pinellas County Property Appraiser record before you rely on city rules.

Housing mix

Listing sites describe Isla del Sol as mostly condominiums, with villas and townhomes and a small number of single-family homes. Condo communities named in listing records include Bahia Vista, Casa del Mar, La Puerta del Sol, Palma del Mar and Playa Escondida. Each building or villa group has its own association, so fees, reserves, insurance, pet rules and rental rules vary from one community to the next. For condo due diligence, see our condo inspections, reserves and SIRS guide.

Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club

The Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club at 6000 Sun Boulevard describes itself as a private club with an 18-hole golf course, 7 Har-Tru tennis courts, 6 pickleball courts, a 76-slip yacht harbor, dining, a fitness center and a pool overlooking Boca Ciega Bay. Club membership is separate from owning a home on the island. Ask the club about membership categories, fees and slip availability before you buy if the club is part of your plan.

Water access and boating

Isla del Sol sits in Boca Ciega Bay, close to the mouth of the bay and Tampa Bay. The surrounding waters are part of the Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve, which the state says was established in 1969 as the first legislatively designated aquatic preserve in Florida. The preserve protects seagrass beds, and boaters must follow posted slow speed manatee zones. Damage to seagrass can bring a fine.

For a condo buyer, boating usually means a club slip, an association dock or a nearby marina rather than a private dock. For any home with its own dock, check depth at the dock and along the route, bridge clearance, permits and seawall condition. Our seawall and dock inspection guide covers what to check, and our waterfront homes guide explains how buyers compare bay, canal and Gulf frontage.

Flood and elevation

Look up the flood zone for any address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and ask the seller or association for an elevation certificate. The National Weather Service Helene impact summary reports that the St. Petersburg gauge set a record of 6.31 feet above mean higher high water during Hurricane Helene in September 2024.

The City of St. Petersburg applies a 49% rule in Special Flood Hazard Areas, not the 50% figure many people quote. If the cost of repairs or improvements equals or exceeds 49% of the structure’s pre-damage market value, the whole structure must be brought up to current floodplain standards, which can mean elevation or replacement. Ask for permits and final inspections for any storm repairs. Citizens Property Insurance also requires flood coverage on its policies in Special Flood Hazard Areas. See our flood zone and insurance guide.

Getting to the beaches and Tierra Verde

From Isla del Sol, State Road 682 runs west to Gulf Boulevard at St. Pete Beach, and State Road 679 runs south to Tierra Verde and Fort De Soto Park. Heading east, the Bayway reaches the St. Petersburg mainland near Eckerd College. The Bayway is tolled. The FDOT toll rate schedule lists three Pinellas Bayway toll plazas and a $50 annual commuter pass that allows two-axle vehicles unlimited passage through all three. Passes expire each September 30.

Things nearby

• Bayway Isles: a gated single-family community just east on the Bayway. See our Bayway Isles guide.
• Marina Bay: listing guides place it on the mainland side, along the northern edge of the Bayway near Eckerd College. See Marina Bay Residence.
• Fort De Soto Park and Tierra Verde: south on State Road 679.
• St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille: west on State Road 682. See our Pass-a-Grille guide.
• Gulfport: nearby on the mainland. See our Gulfport guide.

Rental rules

The city’s transient accommodation handout states that short-term rentals of less than 30 days may only be rented a maximum of three times in any consecutive 365-day period, unless the property operates as a licensed hotel or motel or sits in an approved Resort Facilities Overlay. Some Isla del Sol condos are advertised online for vacation stays. Before you buy for rental income, confirm the property’s status with the city and read the association’s rental rules, which can be stricter.

Who Isla del Sol suits

• Golfers and tennis or pickleball players who want a club close to home
• Boaters who want quick access to Boca Ciega Bay, Tampa Bay and the Gulf
• Seasonal and full-time owners who want a condo with bay views and lower upkeep
• Buyers who want the beaches and Fort De Soto nearby without living on Gulf Boulevard

It is not a fit for buyers who need nightly or weekly rental income without confirming city and association rules first.

Isla del Sol FAQ

Is Isla del Sol in the City of St. Petersburg?

City sources treat it as part of St. Petersburg. The police department lists it in Patrol District 1 and the city’s neighborhood directory includes its owners association. Confirm the taxing district on the Property Appraiser record for a specific parcel.

Does Isla del Sol have a golf course?

Yes. The private Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club has an 18-hole golf course, tennis and pickleball courts and a 76-slip yacht harbor. Membership is separate from home ownership.

What kind of homes are on Isla del Sol?

Listing sites describe mostly condominiums, with villas, townhomes and a small number of single-family homes.

Can I rent my Isla del Sol condo short term?

City rules limit rentals under 30 days to three times in any 365-day period unless the property is a licensed hotel or in an approved Resort Facilities Overlay. Association rules may be stricter. Confirm both before you buy.

How far is Isla del Sol from the beach?

It sits on the Pinellas Bayway between the mainland and St. Pete Beach, with Tierra Verde and Fort De Soto to the south. The Bayway is a toll road.

Next step

Thinking of selling? See what your Isla del Sol home is worth. Buying? Compare other waterfront neighborhoods such as Snell Isle. Call or text (727) 955-1222 or send us a message.

This page provides general information only and is not legal, tax, or insurance advice. Jurisdiction, flood rules, substantial damage determinations, permitting, club membership, association rules and rental regulations change and apply differently to each property. Verify details with the City of St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, FEMA, your association, insurer, lender or a licensed attorney before making decisions. John and Nicole are licensed Florida Realtors with LoKation Real Estate.