Beacon Groves, Palm Harbor, FL: neighborhood guide
Palm Harbor, FL 34683 · Pinellas County · prepared 2026-09-28 · distances are approximate
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Getting oriented
Beacon Groves is a residential subdivision in unincorporated Palm Harbor, ZIP 34683, in Pinellas County, between N Belcher Rd to the west and US Highway 19 N to the east, roughly 1.4 mi north of Tampa Rd (SR 584) as the crow flies.
- N Belcher Rd — north-south road along the west side of the neighborhood
- US Highway 19 N — main commercial corridor along the east side (grocery, pharmacy, hardware, restaurants)
- Tampa Rd (SR 584) — main east-west route, about 1.4 mi south
- Nebraska Ave / Alt US-19 — Palm Harbor Library is on Nebraska Ave (~0.8 mi); downtown Palm Harbor and the Pinellas Trail are ~1.5-2 mi west
Local streets: Beacon Groves Blvd, Beacon Point Blvd, Citrus Hill Rd, Citrus Hill Ln, Orangecrest Ave, Groveleaf Ave, Grovehill Rd, Orangeside Rd.
Map
Use the box at the map’s top-right to toggle schools, grocery, dining, parks & culture, and shopping. Pin locations are approximate.
Schools (assigned attendance area)
District: Pinellas County Schools. Schools listed for this area by third-party sources:
- Sutherland Elementary School — elementary, 3150 Belcher Rd
- Palm Harbor Middle School — middle, 1800 Tampa Rd
- Palm Harbor University High School — high, 1900 Omaha St
Attendance boundaries are reviewed periodically and were not confirmed against an address for this guide. Confirm by exact address:
Pinellas County Schools attendance-zone lookup ·
GreatSchools ·
Florida DOE School Grades
Grocery (nearest of each)
| Store | Address | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Publix | 35439 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor | ~0.8 mi |
| Walmart Supercenter | 35404 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor | ~0.8 mi |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | 33652 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor | ~0.8 mi |
| Trader Joe’s | 33591 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor | ~0.9 mi |
| Winn-Dixie | 1360 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor (map data; confirm address) | ~2.2 mi |
| Target (general merchandise + grocery) | 900 E Lake Rd, Palm Harbor | ~3.4 mi |
| Whole Foods Market | 27001 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater (Countryside Mall) | ~4.2 mi |
| Costco / Sam’s Club | Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater (confirm exact location) | ~10-11 mi |
Shopping & home improvement (nearest of each)
| Store | Address | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware | 35125 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor | ~0.5 mi |
| Walgreens | 33670 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor | ~0.8 mi |
| CVS Pharmacy | 30387 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater | ~3.4 mi |
| Home Depot | 30144 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater | ~3.6 mi |
| Lowe’s Home Improvement | 41800 US Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs (confirm) | ~5-6 mi |
| Countryside Mall | 27001 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater | ~4.2 mi |
| US-19 N retail corridor | Burlington, Dollar Tree and strip centers along US-19 N | adjacent |
Restaurants & cafés (local independents emphasized)
| Name | Cuisine | Approx. | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bawarchi Indian Cuisine | Indian | ~0.3 mi | Yelp |
| Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill | Mexican | ~0.3 mi | Yelp |
| Piper’s Scratch Pizza Shop | Pizza | ~0.4 mi | Yelp |
| Shogun Japanese | Japanese | ~0.4 mi | Yelp |
| Poke & Ramen Town | Poke / ramen | ~0.6 mi | Yelp |
| Fireside Pizza Cafe | Pizza / cafe | ~1.8 mi | Yelp |
| Casa Ludovico | Italian | ~1.8 mi | Yelp |
| Fatty’s Fish Shack | Seafood | ~1.8 mi | Yelp |
| The Thirsty Marlin | Seafood / New American | ~1.9 mi | Yelp |
| Bogota Kitchen + Bar | Colombian | ~1.9 mi | Yelp |
| Reel BBQ | Barbecue | ~1.9 mi | Yelp |
| East Lake Cafe | Breakfast & lunch | ~3.5 mi | Yelp |
Listings from map data; confirm current hours and menus via the linked Yelp search.
Coffee & fitness
- Coffee & juice: 9th Bar Espresso (~0.9 mi) · Little Brew Play Cafe (~1.7 mi) · The Fix Coffee + Vino, 526 Alt US-19 (~2.1 mi) · Ohana Fresh Cold Press Juice Bar, 1090 Michigan Ave (~1.9 mi)
- Gyms & studios: Crunch Fitness (~0.5 mi) · LA Fitness, 35104 US Hwy 19 N (~0.5 mi; confirm) · Shapes Total Fitness, 32872 US-19 N (~1.4 mi) · Savage Yoga Studios (~1.7 mi) · Clubfit Personal Training, 3795 Alt US-19 (~2.6 mi) · Anytime Fitness, 4942 Ridgemoor Blvd (~4 mi)
Commute & transit
| Destination | Distance | Time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closest highway: US Hwy 19 N (signalized arterial, immediately east of the neighborhood) | ~0.3-0.5 mi | ~2 min | via Beacon Point Blvd / US-19 N |
| Closest limited-access interchange: Veterans Expwy (SR 589) at Hillsborough Ave / SR 580 (Exit 4) — confirm route | ~14-16 mi | ~25-30 min | east via Tampa Rd / Hillsborough Ave |
| Closest toll on-ramp: Veterans Expwy at Hillsborough Ave (southbound entry is tolled) — confirm | ~14-16 mi | ~25-30 min | same as above |
| Tampa International Airport (TPA) | ~18-19 mi | ~30-40 min | Tampa Rd / SR 60 or Veterans Expwy, then Memorial Hwy |
| Downtown Tampa | ~25 mi | ~35-45 min | Courtney Campbell Cswy (SR 60) / I-275 or Veterans Expwy |
| Tampa Premium Outlets (Lutz) | ~28 mi | ~40-50 min | Veterans Expwy / Suncoast Pkwy or I-275 / I-75 |
| Nearest hospital: AdventHealth North Pinellas | ~4 mi | ~10 min | US-19 N to S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs |
| Mease Countryside Hospital | ~5 mi | ~10-12 min | US-19 N / Enterprise Rd to N McMullen Booth Rd |
| Moffitt Cancer Center | ~25 mi | ~40-50 min | Veterans Expwy / I-275 / I-75 to Fowler Ave |
| USF Tampa | ~25 mi | ~40-50 min | Veterans Expwy / I-275 / I-75 to Fowler Ave |
| MacDill AFB | ~28 mi | ~40-50 min | SR 60 / I-275 / Dale Mabry Hwy or Bayshore Blvd |
| Clearwater Beach | ~14-15 mi | ~25-35 min | SR 60 / Memorial Cswy |
| Honeymoon Island State Park | ~6-7 mi | ~15-20 min | Curlew Rd / Causeway Blvd |
Distances are straight-line x ~1.25; times vary with traffic. Confirm routes and toll requirements before travel.
Lakes, parks & recreation
| Park | Location | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Recycle Park | 2330 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor (next to the library) | ~0.7 mi |
| J. Stephen Putnam Park | Palm Harbor | ~1.1 mi |
| Westlake Village Park | Palm Harbor | ~0.9 mi |
| Pop Stansell Park | 797 Florida Ave, Palm Harbor | ~2.2 mi |
| Lake St. George Recreation Area | Palm Harbor | ~2.5 mi |
| Wall Springs Park | Palm Harbor | ~2.8 mi |
| John Chesnut Sr. Park (Lake Tarpon) | 2200 East Lake Rd S, Palm Harbor | ~3 mi |
- Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail — paved rail-trail through downtown Palm Harbor, ~2 mi west.
- Honeymoon Island State Park — nearest Gulf beach, ~6-7 mi via Curlew Rd / Causeway Blvd.
Local extras
- Golf: Innisbrook Golf Resort, 36750 US Hwy 19 N (~2.5 mi) · Lansbrook Golf Club, 4605 Village Center Dr (~3.7 mi). Confirm public/private access with each.
- Breweries: Local Brewing Company, 35631 US Hwy 19 N (~0.8 mi; from prior research, confirm) · deBine Brewing Company, 993 Florida Ave (~1.9 mi).
- Farmers market: Palm Harbor Farmers Market, Pop Stansell Park, 797 Florida Ave — listed as 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am-1pm, seasonal Nov-Apr (~2.2 mi; confirm current schedule).
Utilities & internet
| Service | Provider |
|---|---|
| Electric | Duke Energy Florida |
| Water / sewer | Pinellas County Utilities — Palm Harbor is unincorporated (no city water/sewer); confirm by address |
| Natural gas | Peoples Gas serves parts of Pinellas County — availability varies by street; confirm by address |
| Trash / recycling | Curbside service by private haulers licensed in unincorporated Pinellas County (owner or community arranges); see Pinellas County trash & recycling |
| Internet / fiber | Spectrum (cable) · Frontier Fiber · AT&T Fiber — confirm exact availability by address |
Confirm availability and current plans for a specific address.
Healthcare, veterinary & library
- ER / hospitals: AdventHealth North Pinellas, 1395 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs (~4 mi) · Mease Countryside Hospital, 3231 N McMullen Booth Rd, Safety Harbor (~5 mi)
- Urgent care: BayCare Urgent Care (Countryside), N McMullen Booth Rd area (~4.7 mi) · clinics along Tampa Rd (3820 & 3890 Tampa Rd per prior research) — confirm hours and addresses
- Veterinarian: Country Oaks Animal Hospital & Boarding Kennel, 1412 Belcher Rd (~0.5 mi) · Curlew Animal Hospital, 1100 Omaha St (~3.4 mi)
- Library: Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave (~0.8 mi)
This guide lists factual points of interest with sources for the buyer’s independent review.
It is not an endorsement or assessment of any neighborhood, school, or community.
Distances are approximate and business ratings change; buyer to verify all information.