St. Petersburg - Clearwater Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fort De Soto Park featuring a beach
St. Petersburg - Clearwater
Sunken Gardens showing a garden
St. Petersburg - Clearwater
St. Petersburg - Clearwater
Plan time for visits to the top-rated white-sand beaches of the region as well as its varied cultural attractions.  

West of Tampa is a glorious peninsula, stretching from Clearwater south to St. Petersburg. Come for beautiful beaches and discover unexpected cultural treasures.

On the Gulf of Mexico side of the peninsula, the sugary white sands and warm waters of Clearwater Beach make it an award winner, popular with families and singles. Visit the beach year-round. Walk out onto Pier 60 to look for dolphins swimming in the wild and photograph a striking sunset. Nearby is the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, with dolphins, pelicans, sea turtles, otters, sharks and rays. Find more than 120 man-made and artistically decorated dolphins along the Clearwater Dolphin Trail throughout the Clearwater and St. Petersburg region.

Cross the causeway to Clearwater. Attend the Capitol Theatre’s big-name comedy and music acts in an intimate venue. See community theater or participate in adult summer acting classes at the Francis Wilson Playhouse. Head east to Ruth Eckerd Hall along Tampa Bay. Major acts, including touring Broadway shows, perform in this larger venue. Nearby, watch the home team Clearwater Threshers play baseball or Philadelphia Phillies in spring training at Spectrum Field.

Head south along the peninsula to enjoy other beautiful beaches all along the Gulf Coast. Stop at the Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo. In November, Treasure Island hosts the Sanding Ovations festival, with expert sand sculptors making masterful creations and music, food and beach activities for amateur sandcastle builders.

St. Petersburg offers numerous varied museums, from the Florida Holocaust Museum to the Dalí Museum, with an amazingly large number of the artist’s works, and the Chihuly Collection of exquisite glass.

Just inland is Lake Maggiore with the Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. Visit its aviary and look for birds in the wild along its boardwalk.

Complete your Clearwater and St. Petersburg trip at another sandy spot, St. Petersburg Beach. In fact, your vacation could be perfect even if you did nothing but relax on the powdery white sands of the two cities’ famous beaches.

Where to stay in St. Petersburg - Clearwater

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Pass-a-Grille

Pass-a-Grille is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pass-a-Grille Beach or St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches.

Pass-a-Grille
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Downtown St. Petersburg

Downtown St. Petersburg is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Tampa Bay and Palladium Theater.

Downtown St. Petersburg
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Sand Key

If you're spending some time in Sand Key, Belleair Beach and Sand Key Park are top sights worth seeing.

Sand Key
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Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sunset Beach and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches.

Sunset Beach
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Don Cesar

Don Cesar might not have many top sights, but Splash Island Water Park and Pass-a-Grille Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Don Cesar
Clearwater Marine Aquarium which includes marine life as well as a small group of people

Island Estate

Though Island Estate may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Clearwater Beach and Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina.

Island Estate
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
400 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL
The price is ₹16,065 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹16,065
₹21,566 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,045 reviews)
Nice place but not so nice view.
"We chose to forgo our usual condo rental in Treasure Island to stay in the heart of Clearwater. We chose Hilton due to its closeness to the beach, stores, and restaurants. We were not disappointed with the location. This hotel is considered a resort and you pay resort prices for your stay. If you ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

4 out of 5
100 Coronado Drive, Clearwater Beach, FL
The price is ₹24,777 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
₹24,777
₹31,411 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,408 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel right across from beautiful beach! Lots of shopping and dining options within walking distance! Staff was very friendly and helpful!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

4 out of 5
6000 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL
The price is ₹13,903 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹13,903
₹21,074 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,307 reviews)
"My room was full of mold everywhere the smell was terrible and also leaking water from the room on top and there is people working all around the property making noise all the time the hotel is dirty overall"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites

Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
12000 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Treasure Island. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a beach locale and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,275 reviews)
"Room cleaning every 5 days doesnt work for me. Everything else, including stafff was great."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites
Mint House St. Petersburg - Downtown

Mint House St. Petersburg - Downtown

4.5 out of 5
77 11th St N, St. Petersburg, FL
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in St. Petersburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (651 reviews)
"It was a nice stay. Other my room not getting cleaned an more towels it was good."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Mint House St. Petersburg - Downtown
FUSION Resort Waterfront Suites

FUSION Resort Waterfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
290 107th Avenue, Treasure Island, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Treasure Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,044 reviews)
"Wonderful reception"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

FUSION Resort Waterfront Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of St. Petersburg - Clearwater

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great area to visit downtown St Petersburg

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great beaches and restaurants in Madeira beach and Indian shores,only 15/20 mins away

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful walk along bayside, great night atmosphere, lots of events .i.e Saturday Market etc

3/5 - Okay

Pingu

Overpriced for Food, Drink & Accomodation

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful people and a great location to visit

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