Is Isla Del Sol safe?
St. Petersburg, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Isla Del Sol as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Isla Del Sol
“Go. Isla Del Sol is an exceptionally peaceful, golf-centered island community with remarkably low crime rates and a quiet residential atmosphere. It serves as an ideal, secure base for visitors seeking immediate access to both downtown St. Petersburg and the Gulf beaches.”
About the area
Isla Del Sol is a master-planned island community surrounded by Boca Ciega Bay, anchored by an 18-hole championship golf course and private marina. The area features manicured Mediterranean-style condominiums, quiet residential loop roads, and a small central shopping plaza.
- Waterfront Resort
- Quiet & Residential
- Golf Community
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Isla Del Sol
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Paved multi-use paths line segments of the Pinellas Bayway, providing convenient bike connections to St. Pete Beach and the Pinellas Trail spur heading south to Fort De Soto.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates compared to broader St. Petersburg.
- Affluent residential base with high home values and well-maintained private condominium associations.
- Prime waterfront setting with immediate causeway access to St. Pete Beach and Fort De Soto.
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with limited walkability outside of the central commercial strip.
- Significant seasonal traffic congestion along Pinellas Bayway during peak winter and spring tourist periods.
- Vulnerability to coastal flooding and tropical storm surge given its low-lying island topography.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent on Isla Del Sol due to its isolated geography, lack of commercial shelter services, and active residential security patrols.
What Isla Del Sol is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful, with residents walking dogs, jogging along Sun Boulevard, and heading out to the golf course.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Brisk traffic on Pinellas Bayway with beachgoers, but residential loop streets remain quiet and safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very calm and secure, with light dining traffic centered around the Shoppes on Sun Boulevard.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with minimal activity and virtually no street crime, feeling very safe overall.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), with Route 68 serving Pinellas Bayway and Sun Boulevard. There is no local rail transit, though the PSTA SunRunner BRT operates a few miles north in South Pasadena.
Most residential parking is strictly reserved for condominium owners and registered guests, but free surface parking is available at the Isla Del Sol Shoppes plaza.
Things to do in Isla Del Sol
- Play a round of golf or enjoy waterside dining at the Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club (member/guest access).
- Walk along the Bahia Shores waterfront paths overlooking Boca Ciega Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway.
- Take a scenic bicycle ride down the Pinellas Bayway trail toward Fort De Soto Park and St. Pete Beach.
Local favorites
- Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club · Private Club · 4.6★ (260)Private waterfront club offering an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, marina, and dining facilities.
- Tony's Pizzeria & Ristorante Italiano · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (420)Longtime casual strip-mall eatery serving classic New York-style pies, calzones, and hearty pasta plates.
- Bayway Diner · Diner · 4.6★ (950)Classic retro-style diner just off the island offering hearty homestyle breakfasts and comfort lunch staples.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.