Who says you need to jet to the Caribbean for award-winning beaches? Truth is you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for over on Florida’s Gulf coast, on the radiant shores of St. Petersburg (or St. Pete to locals!) and Clearwater. Home to some of America’s best beaches, these two charming towns balance out lazy beach days with sublime seafood dining, inventive art galleries and a lively, waterfront nightlife.
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Vacations in St. Petersburg and Clearwater don't usually stray far from the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Other things to do? A visit to the gorgeous, family-friendly Fort de Soto Park and the quirky Salvador Dalí Museum! For more big-city thrills and some of Florida's best dining, don't miss out on exploring nearby Tampa. Choose from Clearwater Beach hotels or the best places to stay in St. Petersburg, Florida!
St. Petersburg & Clearwater travel guide
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What to bring back
Artistic mementos from the Salvador Dalí Museum, nautical souvenirs from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, some shimmering sand or seashells from Clearwater or St. Pete beach, literary finds from Haslam's Bookstore and beach-themed artwork, jewellery or apparel.
What to eat
Freshly-caught fish and seafood served up at the many beachfront restaurants (try Crabby Bill’s!), Caribbean-influenced dishes like a cubano sandwich, fresh produce from the Saturday Morning Market and gourmet bites from the many food trucks serving up food from all over the world.
Fun fact
Florida… and Russia? What does one of the world’s sunniest places and one of its coldest have in common? Well, the legend goes that St. Pete’s two founding fathers, John C. Williams and Peter Demens, tossed a coin to win the honour of naming their new city. Railway owner Peter Demens won and chose to name it in honour of Saint Petersburg, Russia, where he grew up.
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