There's a moment every resident of Beach Drive knows that first step onto the balcony, coffee in hand, when the bay is doing something it's never quite done before. A cruise ship easing toward the Skyway. A kayaker cutting through glass-still water. The Pier catching the first gold light of morning. It's the same view, and somehow, it's a different view every single day.
At Residence 2604 in Parkshore Plaza, that moment isn't occasional. It's daily life.
A Front-Row Seat to Downtown St. Pete
Perched high above 300 Beach Drive NE, this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence spans 2,767 square feet, and it was built around one extraordinary feature: a covered, wraparound balcony accessible from three separate points inside the home. It doesn't just offer a view, it offers a panorama, sweeping east to west across Tampa Bay, the downtown skyline, the marina, and the waterfront parks that make this stretch of St. Petersburg so iconic. Sunsets here don't end at the horizon; they end somewhere behind the silhouette of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Step off the elevator and you're welcomed into your own private entry lobby, a rare and coveted layout feature that few downtown residences can claim. From there, the great room opens to a wall of glass, framing the bay like a living painting, softened by high-end plantation shutters and adjustable mesh blinds that let you dial the light and privacy to your mood.
Newly installed wood flooring runs throughout, warming up the timeless architectural bones of the home. The kitchen is where form meets real function: tropic brown granite counters, a gas cooktop, a smart refrigerator, rollout pantry shelving, and a dry bar built for hosting. The primary suite is its own retreat, with two oversized walk-in closets and a spa-like ensuite anchored by a soaking tub and dual granite vanities.
Two secure parking spaces and a large private storage unit round out the practical side of a residence that was clearly designed for people who want both grandeur and ease.
Location: Everything, On Foot
This is the part that turns a beautiful condo into an extraordinary lifestyle. From Residence 2604, you're not just near downtown St. Pete's arts and dining scene, you're embedded in it.
Art & Culture - The Dalí Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, and a growing constellation of galleries along Central Avenue are all within an easy walk. The Mahaffey Theatre hosts world-class performances just steps from your door.
Dining - Beach Drive itself is one of Florida's best restaurant rows, and downtown St. Pete's culinary scene has become a genuine destination from waterfront patios to chef-driven tasting menus.
Outdoors & Recreation - Waterfront parks, the Pier, the marina, and the 50-mile Pinellas Trail put morning runs, sunset strolls, and weekend bike rides right outside your building.
Everyday Life - Boutique shopping, Al Lang Stadium, Tropicana Field, and the energy of a downtown that keeps building on itself, all within a few blocks.
Parkshore Plaza itself adds another layer entirely: 24-hour concierge, on-site management, a heated pool and spa, a fitness center with a massage room, billiards room, business center, library, and an elegant social room with a full kitchen, bar, and formal dining space all wrapped in the fountains and Mediterranean-inspired architecture that make this one of downtown's most distinguished addresses.
Hear It from Kelli:
No one can walk you through what makes this residence special quite like Kelli Welch. Watch her personal introduction to Residence 2604 below, the view really does have to be seen to be believed.
