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St. Pete-Clearwater offers 35 miles of award-winning, spectacular white-sand beaches and breath-taking sunsets. With an abundance of arts and cultural must-dos, adrenalin-fuelled water sports and a fast-growing food and craft beer scene, this is the perfect holiday destination for families, couples, and singles alike.
St. Pete-Clearwater’s beaches have consistently been named among the best in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards. In 2021, St. Pete Beach was named America’s #1 Beach and the World’s #5 Beach. This year, Clearwater Beach was voted ‘Best Beach in the South’ by USA Today!
Clearwater Beach not only has brilliant white sands but is also a hub of activity with a nightly celebration at Pier 60 filled with crafters, buskers and live music, and a great place to watch the sunset. 2025 will see the grand opening of the highly anticipated Opal Sol on Clearwater Beach, a sister property to the very popular Opal Sands resort. Comprising 250 all Gulf-view suites and connected to the Opal Sands via a sky bridge, the Opal Sol promises to elevate the already adored beach experience in Clearwater. On laid-back St. Pete Beach, build the perfect sandcastle, fly over the water parasailing or go stand-up paddleboarding on the Gulf of Mexico. With a range of classic Floridian motel properties such as the Postcard Inn on the Beach, and iconic landmark hotels such as the Don Cesar, a stay on St. Pete Beach can be tailored to your desires. In downtown St. Pete, stay at the historic Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, Autograph Collection, that will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. The light pink coloured hotel houses its own yacht marina, numerous tennis courts, a golf course, five eateries and sweeping views of the Tampa Bay.
Opened July 2020, the St. Pete Pier is the anchor of the highly anticipated St. Pete Pier District. Visitors can expect plenty of open green lawn space, observation decks, interactive exhibits about the local marine life, artwork and installations from local artists, a vendor and artisan marketplace, fishing deck, and a variety of restaurants and bars, surrounded by 360-degree views. USA Today even named the pier as the #2 Best New Attraction in the U.S for 2020!
Dial up the heat at St. Pete-Clearwater’s waterfront restaurants, rooftop lounges, nightclubs and bars. Whether it be grabbing a fresh grouper sandwich from one of the local beach bars or enjoying a farm to table dining experience, the area is well known for its culinary options. In 2025, the Vinoy Resort & Golf Club will see the opening of Elliot Aster in their grand dining room, a brand-new Michelin star chef backed upscale eatery, just in time for the 100th anniversary of the hotel! Along the craft beer trail you’ll stumble upon an array of small independent breweries crafting fresh artisanal beers – you’ll have the choice of over 40!
Immerse yourself in some of the area’s awe-inspiring art and culture in downtown St. Pete. Here you will find the world-famous Dali Museum, featuring the most comprehensive collection of Salvador Dalí’s works outside Spain (2440+ pieces), representing every moment and medium of his creative life, as well as more than 70 incredible street murals, which adorn the buildings around Central Avenue.
In 2023, ‘The BayCare Sound’ at Coachman Park redefined the waterside outdoor concert venue experience. The sprawling pavilion includes 4,000 covered seats plus an additional 5,000 lawn seats amidst a stunning 19-acre park along the water in Clearwater, with walking trails and family-friendly features, hosting musical acts across all generations, creating the perfect year-round venue for concerts of all kinds.
Located 90 minutes from Orlando and 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport, St. Pete-Clearwater is your perfect beach destination.
