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Discover St. Pete-Clearwater: Florida’s beachfront cities
Watch out beach lovers, St. Pete-Clearwater is the star of the Florida scene. With a fierce art revival, foodie hotspots, and award-winning beaches, these hip coastal cities are making waves. Stroll downtown to soak up the indie vibes along the St. Pete Pier, dive into culturally savvy experiences, like the Salvador Dalí museum and try craft beers along the famed ‘Gulp Coast’. Then, escape to untamed nature trails. If you don’t paddle out to see the dolphins and manatees, you're missing out.
When it comes to dining, you’re in for a treat. Feast on fresh seafood, just off the boat, savour refined dishes at chic bistros, and sink your teeth into a famous Grouper sandwich, best served with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce.
Want even more excitement? Just a 90-minute drive brings you to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, making it perfect for a mix of high-octane theme parks with laid-back beach days.
Visit St. Pete-ClearwaterUnwind on Tropical Beaches
St. Pete-Clearwater boasts some of Florida’s most stunning beaches, stretching across 35 miles of pristine white sand. You’ll find everything from the serene to lively hotspots abuzz with activity.
Start your adventure with St. Pete, where watersports and tasty food shacks reign supreme. Test your skills with skimboarding and tuck into some Gulf Grouper. Another must-visit is Clearwater Beach. This is the place to be for its bustling promenade, boat tours, fishing pier and family attractions. At sundown, join the street performers and musicians as everyone heads down to watch the famous sunsets on Pier 60.
And If seclusion is what you’re after, there are off-the-beaten-track spots too. Pass-a-Grille Beach is a small dune-backed shoreline, away from the hustle and bustle of high-rise hotels. For ultimate seclusion, explore Shell Key Preserve, accessible only by boat, where you can fully disconnect and immerse yourself in nature.
Visit St. Pete-ClearwaterNature & Wildlife Adventures
Beyond the beaches, St. Pete-Clearwater is a playground for nature lovers. Its vast open spaces offer so much adventure both on land and at sea. Kayak or paddleboard through the lush mangrove forests, and you’ll likely encounter dolhpins or manatees along the way.
The Gulf of Mexico is also a treasure trove for divers, with some of the best spots to explore underwater caves and shipwrecks teeming with marine life.
Or for a taste of that castaway life, hop your way across the region's most secluded islands. On Honeymoon Island State Park, four miles of unspoilt soft sands meet three miles of virgin pine. It's also home to a remarkable bird population.
On land, Brooker Creek Preserve spans 8,700 acres of pristine wilderness ideal for hiking. Explore pine flatwoods, traverse cypress swamps, and keep an eye out for native wildlife. You could spot white-tailed deer, gopher tortoises, and river otters.
Visit St. Pete-ClearwaterA Hub of World-Class Art
St. Pete-Clearwater is a savvy beachside oasis with a strong art scene. The city’s bustling downtown area is home to no fewer than seven art galleries. The Dali Museum is a major highlight, housing the largest collection of Salvador Dali’s works outside of Spain, including his mind-bending surrealist paintings and an immersive 360 experience.
If you want to get creative yourself, visit the Morean Arts Center and the nearby Chihuly Collection. Here, you can marvel at Dale Chihuly’s stunning glass sculptures and even try your hand at glass-blowing at the Glass Studio & Hot Shop. And don’t miss the Morean Arts Center for Clay, where you can dive into pottery classes and craft your own ceramic art.
St. Pete-Clearwater is also a must-visit for street art. All across St. Pete and the surrounding areas, you’ll also find over 600 colourful murals, bringing the city to life. And if you visit in October, you’re in for a treat - the annual SHINE mural festival sees local and national artists coming together to add to the growing collection, all around town.
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