St Pete Beach

St Pete Beach, Florida, USA

St Petes Beach offers pristine white sand beaches which stretch for miles and numerous watersport activities. The area is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and by Tampa Bay to the east. St. Pete Beach is a significant tourist destination, having all types of accommodation.

St Pete Beach

St Petes Beach is a six-mile barrier island, with a vast expanse of white sand beaches which includes the longest undeveloped stretch of public beach in the county at Pass-a-Grille Beach. Tampa Airport is 35km away.

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St Pete Beach Hotels (21)

Located amongst 5.5 acres of lush tropical gardens the hotel has so much to offer all the family with a variety of amenities close at hand....

Sunset Vistas Beachfront Suites Hotel has a tropical courtyard with feature fountain, a family friendly atmosphere and spacious 2 and 3 bedroom suite accommodation. There are outdoor pools and whirlpo...

Comfortable self catering accommodation offering a great location and ideally suited to families and couples looking for a value for money and relaxing holiday....

Set in 12 tropical acres on the beachfront of the Gulf of Mexico and offering friendly hospitality and first class accommodation; this property is ideal for those looking for a relaxing beach holiday....

There's a great range of facilities available in the quiet and inviting Guy Harvey Outpost TradeWinds Beach Resort....

The hotel enjoys a great location, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and close to the theatres and art galleries of the surrounding area....

Set directly onto the beach, this small boutique style hotel will appeal to families and couples looking for comfortable accommodation with basic facilities; perfect for a cheap, relaxing holiday in F...

A family friendly beachfront hotel offering comfortable accommodation as well as an extensive range of facilities to suit those looking for a relaxing beach holiday....

Set on a tropical waterfront location, this apartment complex offers comfortable self catering accommodation and makes the ideal choice for those looking to be at the marina....

Comfort Inn North Hotel offers comfortable accommodation with amenities on and off site. The complex is ideal for families, couples and those wanting a base for exploring the area....

Although there are limited facilities at the hotel there is plenty to do in the surrounding area which makes this an ideal base....

Offering comfortable accommodation and a good central location, this property is ideal for those on a budget seeking a good base from which to explore St. Petes beach and the surrounding areas....

This hotel provides good value for money and is popular with families and couples due to it's location....

A great all suite complex offering comfortable self catering accommodation and boasting a magnificent beachfront location....

Popular beach hotel offering a fantastic range of facilities and watersports and superior accommodation; the perfect choice for a relaxing beach holiday....

Comfortable beachfront apartment complex with basic facilities making this ideal for families and couples who like to be set on the beach with all the local amenities nearby....

Combining comfortable accommodation with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, this hotel makes a good base for exploring St Pete's and the surrounding areas....

Family friendly hotel which will suit couples and families looking for a quiet hotel with a friendly atmosphere and one that is close to all the local amenities with many good beaches nearby....

Postcard Inn On The Beach Hotel is a beach front property with a laid back atmosphere, colourful boho styling and a surfing theme throughout. The hotel has a beach bar and snack shack, individually st...

This luxury hotel offers every facility needed for a first class holiday. It has first class accommodation, fantastic facilities and a location that makes the most of the beach and the town's ameniti...

First class resort with a stunning location on the beachfront and a great variety of facilities with many designed for children, making this the ideal property for families looking for a relaxing beac...

Beaches

There are a number of beautiful beaches found along the Gulf Coast between St Pete's Beach and Clearwater to the north; these include Belleair Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Redington Shores, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island and Pass-A-Grille beach just south of St Pete's Beach. Between them they offer miles of pristine white sandy shores and plenty of opportunity for relaxing, sandcastle building, wave jumping and enjoying a multitude of watersports.

Things to Do

Visit the downtown area of St. Petersburg, 16 km from the beach area, here you can explore its cultural side where you'll find the Dali Museum, the Chihuly Collection of blown glass work, the Museum of Fine Art and the Florida Holocaust Museum. The area also offers plenty of shops, bars and restaurants.

Just south of St Pete's Beach is the Fort DeSoto Park; covering five islands this 900-acre county park is situated at the entrance of Tampa Bay, with over 3 miles of white sandy beach, there's also fishing piers, canoe and nature trails, playgrounds and a historical fort.

Johns Pass Village and Boardwalk on Madeira Beach is approx 10km from St Petes, and is a popular tourist attraction with a variety of unique shopping and dining options; as well as jet-ski and boat rentals, parasailing, fishing and dolphin watching trips.

Out and About

There are a number of shopping areas around St. Pete's Beach and the Corey Avenue district has been one of them for over six decades. Corey Avenue offers unique boutiques, speciality stores, gift shops and great dining choices. 8th Avenue by Pass-a-Grille beach is a small shopping street lined with a number of interesting shops and at the end of the avenue is Merry Pier, boarding point for the Shell Key shuttle.

For those visiting without a car the Suncoast Beach Trolley offers a regular service which runs from the north end of St Petes Beach with stops all the way up to Clearwater Beach.

Nearby Attractions

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is not your typical aquarium, this is a working hospital dedicated to the rescue, rehab and release of marine animals. Here you can take a behind-the-scenes tour, get up close with animals, feed stingrays, sharks and pelicans, and cruise on an interactive boat safari. While the Florida Aquarium in Tampa is home to more than 20,000 aquatic animals and plants, there's plenty to keep all the family entertained. Offering the opportunity to dive with sharks, swim with fishes and face to face encounters with a penguin. There's also a kids splash pack and wild dolphin cruises available.

There are plenty of opportunities for fun days out along the Gulf Coast; the ultimate family adventure park of Busch Gardens in Tampa features a combination of thrilling rides, exotic animals, and live entertainment; Tampas Lowry Park Zoo has over 1000 animals on 56 acres of natural outdoor habitats; and also in Tampa is the Adventure Island Aquapark, featuring all the usual fun water-slides and pools.

For yearning paleontologists, Dinosaur World is a must, around 70km from St Pete's Beach this 20-acre outdoor dinosaur museum is ideal for children, with over 200 life size dinosaurs, a fossil dig and interactive shows. While the young master builders will not want to miss the experience of Legoland (approx 100 km away) and Legoland Waterpark; and for the pleasure seekers, the attractions of Orlando are just under 2 hours drive away.

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