St. Pete Beach has its groove back.
After more than a year of silence, the rhythmic pulse of live music, laughter, and sunset cocktails returns to one of Florida’s most cherished coastal landmarks — The Beachcomber Beach Resort.
On October 30, 2025, the storied hotel and its legendary sidekick, Jimmy B’s Beach Bar, finally reopen their doors, reclaiming their place as the heartbeat of Gulf Boulevard. For locals and travelers alike, it’s not just a reopening — it’s a rebirth.
A Year the Beach Will Never Forget
When Hurricane Helene swept across the Gulf in late 2024, it left deep scars across St. Pete Beach. The Beachcomber — a vintage paradise of palm-lined courtyards and ocean-facing rooms — took a hard hit. Storm surge flooded the lobby, damaged guest rooms, and forced the lights at Jimmy B’s to flicker out for the first time in decades.
The storm’s impact went beyond one property. The Beachcomber’s closure was a gut-punch to local tourism. Regulars lost their go-to sunset spot; small businesses lost weekend crowds. For months, the only sound from the resort was the echo of construction crews and the crash of the surf — a surreal quiet where, once, the music never stopped.
Restoring More Than Walls
But the Beachcomber was never one to fade quietly. Over the past year, the resort has been a hive of renewal. Teams rebuilt the ground-floor rooms, refreshed the pool and courtyard, and brought the lobby back to life with a gleam that still feels perfectly old-Florida.
Insiders say the goal wasn’t to reinvent — it was to restore the soul. The vibe remains the same: flip-flops at dawn, a rum runner by sunset, and a Jimmy B’s setlist that refuses to quit.
Jimmy B’s: The Party Returns
If The Beachcomber is the body, Jimmy B’s is the heartbeat. And on reopening night, that beat comes back strong. The legendary bar is launching with live bands, locals’ specials, and the kind of sunset energy that can’t be bottled — though you’ll definitely find it in your cocktail.
For the countless regulars who’ve counted down the days, the return of Jimmy B’s means one thing: the real St. Pete Beach is officially open again.
