St. Petersburg and Clearwater Florida

Colorful umbrellas line Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach

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The fluid exterior of the Salvador Dali Museum

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The sugary sands at sunset

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Bustling Clearwater Beach

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John's Pass Village and Boardwalk

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Wild dolphin leaping in a boat’s wake

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Parasailing over the Gulf of Mexico

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Posing with a mural in downtown St. Pete

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A perfect rooftop perch for watching Gulf of Mexico sunsets

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Sampling beers at Dunedin Brewery, part of the “Gulp Coast” local craft beer trail

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Spring

21 - 30 ºC

Summer

25 - 33 ºC

Fall

17 - 25 ºC

Winter

14 - 22 ºC

January

12 - 21 ºC

February

13 - 22 ºC

March

16 - 24 ºC

April

18 - 27 ºC

May

22 - 31 ºC

June

24 - 32 ºC

July

25 - 33 ºC

August

25 - 33 ºC

September

24 - 32 ºC

October

21 - 29 ºC

November

17 - 25 ºC

December

14 - 22 ºC

Major Airports:

St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE)

Tampa (TPA)
States:

Florida

A beach destination guaranteed to please

Situated on a sun-drenched peninsula separating Tampa Bay from the Gulf of Mexico, St. Pete/Clearwater, with its 56 kilometers of white-sand beaches and lively cultural scene, offers a supercharged getaway in paradise. To enjoy a taste of refreshing Gulf breezes and fiery Florida sunsets, head to Clearwater Beach, TripAdvisor's No. 1 Beach in the USA for 2018 and 2019. Looking for more sugar sand, old Florida vibes or untouched natural beauty? There’s a beach for every mood in St. Pete/Clearwater.

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Beaches, Islands and Neighborhoods

Spend an active morning windsurfing, riding Jet Skis and parasailing at St. Pete Beach. For great shopping, food and drinks in St. Pete, head downtown to Central Avenue, a funky local favorite with an artsy, laid-back vibe. Looking for island vibes? Jet out to Egmont Key to snorkel the sunken ruins or take a short trip north to unspoiled Honeymoon Island. For family-friendly things to do or fresh seafood, head to Madeira Beach to check out the boardwalk shops in John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk, or explore Fort De Soto to the south.

For a lesson in local marine life and a break from the sun, visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium just a short drive from the heart of Clearwater Beach. Or, spend the day traveling along the “Gulp Coast,” the area’s craft brewery trail featuring more than 40 homegrown breweries offering artisanal beers made on-site. Make sure to sample a “Florida Weisse” along the way. This tart, low-alcohol, highly carbonated brew is inspired by the Berliner Weisse. Local brewers make it their own with hints of the tropics such as key lime, dragon fruit and passion fruit.

Downtown Arts Scene

St. Pete/Clearwater could rely solely on its marvelous shoreline for fun, but it doesn’t. It's also home to world-class museums and an up-and-coming urban arts scene. Don’t miss the Dali Museum, home to the largest collection of Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali’s works outside Spain. Then head over to the Morean Arts Center's Chihuly Collection to find iconic glassblower Dale Chihuly’s permanent collection. Both attractions are in the heart of downtown St. Pete. If hip, urban art is more your style, you’ll find hundreds of incredible murals throughout downtown St. Pete and beyond.

Getting Here and Getting Around

It’s a breeze to get to St. Pete/Clearwater’s top beaches and fun-loving communities. There are nearly 100 direct flight options to two local international airports. Plus, it’s only a short drive from Orlando. Once in St. Pete/Clearwater, the high walkability factor and fantastic public transportation will help you easily navigate the area, so you can focus on enjoying your ultimate Florida vacation on the Gulf Coast.