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St. Pete Beach
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Revel in the balmy emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico at St. Pete Beach, a coastal town in Florida. Depending on your mood, different sections will appeal. For family fun, visit Upham Beach Park. If you’re looking for a laid-back vibe, claim your patch at Pass-a-Grille Beach—a great spot to catch the fiery Florida sunset. For a one-of-a-kind experience, book an evening LED-illuminated tour on glass-bottom kayaks and marvel at the underwater views. This award-winning beach also offers a mix of mom-and-pop businesses as well as luxe hotels, fine eateries, and funky boutiques. To get here, hop on the Central Avenue Trolley from downtown St. Petersburg. – Tripadvisor
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Restaurants
217 within 5 kms
Coconut Charlie's Beach Bar & Grill
181
0.3 kmRR - RRR • American • Bar • Seafood
Odis mediterrean kitchen
282
57 mR • Speciality Food Market • Mediterranean • Greek
Sola Bistro & Wine Bar
300
0.3 kmRR - RRR • American • Mediterranean • European
Snappers Sea Grill
3,355
0.4 kmRR - RRR • American • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
Larry's Ice Cream & Gelatos
839
0.1 kmR • Dessert • Cafe
Gulfside Grill
476
0.4 kmRR - RRR • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Jimmy B's Beach Bar
2,103
0.3 kmRR - RRR • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Rick's Reef
1,834
0.3 kmRR - RRR • American • Bar • Seafood
Skidder's Restaurant
3,352
0.5 kmRR - RRR • Greek • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
RumFish Grill
3,204
0.3 kmRR - RRR • American • Caribbean • Seafood
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Attractions
113 within 10 kms
Upham Beach
175
0.4 kmBeaches
Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce
5
0.5 kmVisitor Centres
Corey Avenue Sunday Market
68
0.8 kmFarmers Markets
Florida Orange Groves and Winery
457
2.2 kmWineries & Vineyards
Key West Shrimp Company
27
0.7 kmFlea & Street Markets
Mastry's Brewing Co.
99
1.1 kmBreweries
Splash at TradeWind's Water Parks
84
0.7 kmWater Parks
Art Expo Custom Framing Gallery
13
0.9 kmArt Galleries
freeFall Theatre
404
Theatres
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  • Queenie126
    22 contributions
    BEAUTIFUL!
    Loved this beach! Took my son there in a cool rental car once! I'd definitely love to return! Nice location; parking is not expenive but I'd recommend getting there early! Popular because it's lovely! And, God knows I love the beach!
    Visited June 2022
    Written 9 February 2023
  • Vivian M
    1 contribution
    Just Average
    Not sure why St. Pete Beach has such high reviews. We went for the day and public parking was a bad experience as paying for parking was difficult because machine was not working and zone number was worn off the machine. There was a homeless person sleeping on bench with his backpack at restrooms and the restrooms were dark inside. There are no showers for spraying the sand off of you and no lifeguards. The beach sand area was wide a definite plus. Never will go for the day again but would like to try staying in one of their accommodations.
    Visited February 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 17 February 2023
  • Cherry_Wonderdog
    New England3,142 contributions
    Very nice
    Very nice beach facing the Atlantic ocean in St. Petersburg, Florida. It’s one of the nicest in the area, with white sand, blue ocean waves, and plenty of sun (except when it’s cloudy). There are a few too many hotels and condo complexes for my taste, but that’s Florida for you. If you don’t like it, try another state.
    Visited February 2023
    Written 23 February 2023
  • Dylan L
    10 contributions
    A Nice Florida Beach
    I went here last week with my brother and two of our friends while we were staying in St. Petersburg. It is a beautiful beach, good temperature waters and nice surrounding buildings. Parking is tough and sometimes you will find “Florida Man” in the wild, but it’s a great place for relaxing, swimming and other fun activities on a warm sunny day.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 19 March 2023
  • Montauk123
    New York City, New York371 contributions
    Crowded
    My wife and I stayed at a hotel on the beach for 3 days. The water and sand are nice, and nice enough to walk along, but beach was very crowded. Everyone looking to make a buck (Rent chairs, umbrella, bouncy things in water, motorized watercraft, etc. Not relaxing
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 29 April 2023
  • bw134
    Richmond Heights, Ohio75 contributions
    St. Pete Beach is a winner
    My wife and daughters stayed for three days at the Bellwhether Hotel on the beach. The beach was clean and the water clear. The beach was not crowed. My granddaughter was even able to build a sand castle. I want to go back.
    Visited May 2023
    Written 5 May 2023
  • Phuong N
    Jacksonville, Florida960 contributions
    Another beautiful beach to add into my 4C beaches - Calm, Clean, Clear and Color!
    The water is clear . You can see fish swimming around you and on the top. Beautiful weather in an early summer day. It has wooden walkway to the beach, a clean restroom and parking lot. If you don’t have chairs and umbrella, you can rent. Very convenient! Will be back definitely!
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 10 May 2023
  • Mark G
    Catonsville, Maryland3,279 contributions
    Perfect
    St Pete Beach is a beautiful 4 mile crescent shaped beach with incredibly gentle clear water with powder white sand. Normally our mid to late May visits have the Gulf Of Mexico water in the 82 degree range, but for whatever reason it was 85-87 degrees during our week. The surrounding Tampa Bay coastal area was in the midst of an extreme drought which could possibly be a part of the reason since the rest of the gulf was shown on TV had temperatures around 82. Air temperatures hovered between 88-90 all week. The water was so warm we walked right in without a flinch and there were fish everywhere. One of the other guests staying at the Sirata stated they even saw a Manatee close to shore, something we have never seen here. No wonder it's constantly rated as one of America's best beaches. There are also a lot of great beach bars along this strip.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 May 2023
  • Stephen S
    16 contributions
    Beware of Rental Car Scam
    St. Pete Beach was Great. Leaving and returning my rental car was bad. Booked NextCar through Expedia. This company was half the price of the big name company. Got the insurance $80.00 per week. Collision. Upon getting car they wanted to sell more insurance through them. Return car, guy said there are scrach marks under front bumper. something I never would have noticed or known to look for. Since I declined their Liability Insurance $20 a day. They are going to keep my deposit of $150. NextCar Tampa airport. You Get What You Pay For.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 22 August 2023
  • Cherry_Wonderdog
    New England3,142 contributions
    Beautiful and serious warm water temperatures!
    We pitched a beach tent here during an afternoon during one of August’s heat waves, thereby successfully preventing third-degree burns and stage four melanoma. Our bouts in the ocean water were long and extended, probably because water temperatures soared into the 90s. We’re talking bathwater baby! The beach was delightful, sand soft and powdery, with neighbors respectful of others. The only thing missing at St. Pete Beach for us were vendors to sell you pina coladas which, of course, can sometimes be problematic, too. Our only gripe during our visit was the wind, because it blew away our half-dome tent and required us to rebuild and reinforce under the hot sun. Still, it’s hard to blame St. Pete Beach! ;-)
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 September 2023
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nathaliasouzabh
King of Prussia, PA761 contributions
Love it
Oct 2023 • Couples
The beach is packed. But we can’t ask for the opposite: it’s a beautiful beach! The rocks make it even more beautiful! The water is warm, clear and full of small fish. The sand is white and soft. A lot of shells can be found. There are some tents, I guess for everyone to use. There are also volleyball nets.
Written 8 October 2023
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David S
Fulton, IL250 contributions
Nice
Oct 2022 • Couples
Not much to say but GREAT place to vacation. Nice bars!!!! Great places to eat with seafood that in fantastic. The beach is great with beautiful sunsets.
Written 21 September 2023
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Cherry_Wonderdog
New England3 142 contributions
Beautiful and serious warm water temperatures!
Aug 2023 • Family
We pitched a beach tent here during an afternoon during one of August’s heat waves, thereby successfully preventing third-degree burns and stage four melanoma. Our bouts in the ocean water were long and extended, probably because water temperatures soared into the 90s. We’re talking bathwater baby!

The beach was delightful, sand soft and powdery, with neighbors respectful of others. The only thing missing at St. Pete Beach for us were vendors to sell you pina coladas which, of course, can sometimes be problematic, too. Our only gripe during our visit was the wind, because it blew away our half-dome tent and required us to rebuild and reinforce under the hot sun. Still, it’s hard to blame St. Pete Beach! ;-)

Written 4 September 2023
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Fran C
Groveland, FL7 contributions
great day at the beach
Aug 2023 • Couples
The beach is awesome and very long out to the water. Sand is very soft. You get excellent sunsets right on the beach. Beach was very quiet when we visited.
Written 3 September 2023
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Stephen S
Chicago16 contributions
Beware of Rental Car Scam
Aug 2023 • Solo
St. Pete Beach was Great. Leaving and returning my rental car was bad. Booked NextCar through Expedia. This company was half the price of the big name company. Got the insurance $80.00 per week. Collision. Upon getting car they wanted to sell more insurance through them. Return car, guy said there are scrach marks under front bumper. something I never would have noticed or known to look for. Since I declined their Liability Insurance $20 a day. They are going to keep my deposit of $150. NextCar Tampa airport. You Get What You Pay For.
Written 22 August 2023
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Benjamin N
Staten Island, NY76 contributions
Beautiful Beach
Jul 2023 • Family
I went to St. Pete Beach with my family for a vacation getaway, we loved the beach. The sand is soft and powdery white, comfortable to walk on. The water is nice and warm in the Gulf which is good for me, I hate cold water for swimming. We were able to snorkel a little and saw a lot of different fish. Overall just a beautiful beach and we all enjoyed it. Beautiful sunsets.
Written 8 August 2023
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Juliet G
Jackson, New Jersey148 contributions
Jet ski tour to Shell Island
Aug 2023 • Family
At the tradewinds resort, right on the beach, there is a tiki hut, that has Scuppers water sports, you can rent JetSki’s and have a blessed in the Gulf or, you can take a little tour. Our tour guide was Josh. He was absolutely so fantastic. we take the JetSki’s right off the beach and go out about a half a mile and we were racing them for a little while.. then Josh gave the hand signals, and we followed his JetSki over to shell island. It was absolutely beautiful. We parked the JetSki’s and were walking around the beach and the shallow water. He then brought us around shell island to the other side near a sand bar where we got off the jet skis again and m swam
In the water . Then we rode back - the whole thing took over an hour and the reason I liked this so much was that we got to actually explore and see things that we didn’t even know was there. Jessica, Bella, and Chris were very helpful in explaining the prices what’s going on and the website where under 18-year-olds can take an online JetSki safety test which is I believe 25 questions, and you can sign all your waivers also online. IThere is a short video to watch on JetSki safety. This is fun to do with a group- but they only have 3 jet skis so maximum
Of 6 people can go at a time - it’s a little pricey- $200 per jet ski - but it’s so worth the experience beciase it was so much fun and honestly 1 hour is plenty of time— also they have a storage compartment on the JetSki so you can safely put in your money, valuables, cell phones. Nothing gets wet. I suggest wearing sunglasses that are secured because they could fly off, but sunglasses are great because there is water spraying in your face quite a bit and definitely wear a bathing suit and they supply life vests there and again we were so happy we got Josh because he was just so great.
Written 3 August 2023
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Princess51Michigan
Dearborn Heights, MI45 contributions
Post Card Inn stay Feb 2023
Feb 2023
Love the beach. Stay away from some of the old hotels. Stayed at Post card Inn and it has seen better days.
Written 26 July 2023
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Coleen B
Pontiac, MI13 contributions
Best place in FL
Nov 2022 • Friends
Saint Pete is always amazing to visit. There’s always a lot to do or you can do nothing and just hang on the beach. Definitely the place to take family
Written 5 July 2023
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Holzfrog
Thames Ditton, UK1 100 contributions
Stunning beach sunrise
Jul 2023 • Couples
We got up super early and came here whilst in Florida to watch the sunrise based on everyone’s recommendations. It was absolutely incredible! Barely anyone else on the beach and the sea was beautifully warm with stunning fresh shells that had been washed up overnight. We literally watched the sun rise over us whilst a large seabird walked by. It was magical. Couldn’t recommend it enough!
Written 2 July 2023
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