Located on the western edge of Seminole, Bay Ridge Terrace is an attractive residential area with highly regarded schools and abundant recreational areas. The neighborhood is bordered by 67th Avenue on the north, 59th Avenue on the south, 113th Street on the east, and 116th Street on the west. Just blocks from beautiful Boca Ciega Bay and a causeway ride to miles of beautiful Gulf beaches, Bay Ridge Terrace offers a pleasant setting in thriving metropolitan area of Pinellas County.
Neighborhood children attend Seminole Elementary, Seminole Middle and Seminole High schools, and area churches also offer school facilities. The St. Petersburg College Seminole campus utilizes tech-savvy methods to advance learning with bachelor and graduate degree programs. Within 30 to 40 minutes, Eckerd College and the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg offer excellent academic programs.
Within a 20-mile radius of Bay Ridge Terrace, there is the nearly 260-acre Lake Seminole Park, the Tides Golf Club overlooking the Boca Ciega Bay, the gulf beaches, and the popular Pinellas Trail, where cyclists, hikers, and skaters can wander the full, scenic length of Pinellas County. Residents can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, boating, fishing, and leisurely seaside walks.
Metropolitan hotspots surround Seminole. In Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Tampa, there are a variety of attractions, including bayside entertainment complexes, professional baseball and hockey, music festivals, and museums. Smaller, quaint communities weave in the county include Greek-influenced Tarpon Springs to the north, village-like Indian Rocks Beach and Treasure Island, and Pass-a-Grille in the South. Each offers unique combinations of beach bars, resort wear boutiques, and bay front restaurants.