Location: St. Pete Beach
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Sugary-white sand, dolphins frolicking just off shore and eight major barrier islands make St. Pete Beach a postcard-perfect seaside destination. Situated on a peninsula off Florida's west coast, it balances its oceanfront charms with top-notch art museums, including the largest collection of Salvador Dali paintings outside of Spain. Kayak through the calm waters, take a ferry to nearby Caladesi Island State Park to experience the state's wild beauty or stroll the rapidly gentrifying downtown for one-of-a-kind cafes.
Restaurants in St. Pete Beach
1. Beach Boulevard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By BeverlyZ1008 - Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
I'm not a shopper, but I do like walking down the tree-lined street and admiring how this town has been revitalized since I graduated from high school here over 50 years ago. I also enjoy the side streets for the same reason.
2. Madeira Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Grouper Capital of the World, Mad Beach, or just Madeira Beach-whatever you call this beautiful Gulf-side getaway, you won't have any trouble finding sun, fun and delectable seafood.
Reviewed By Jenny R - Columbus, Ohio
Clean, beautiful white sand beach. Rentals for chairs, umbrellas, kayaks, paddle boards. Restroom facility can be crowded and a little gross after a busy day. Snack shop is expensive but to be expected. We crossed the street and got slices of pizza and drinks and snacks at 7-11. We enjoyed walks and looking for shells as well as just enjoying a beautiful day.
3. Tierra Verde Boat Rentals
Overall Ratings
5 based on 409 reviews
Boat and JetSki rentals in Tierra Verde Florida! Deck boats, Fishing boats, and Jetskis available for rent! Be your own captain and explore the beautiful waters of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Pack a cooler, grab your friends and family and prepare for an adventure! Whether you're looking to go fishing, have an adrenaline-filled time wakeboarding and tubing, or just lounge around and island hop we have just the right boat for you. You can choose from one of our Center Consoles set up with live bait-wells and the latest electronics for fishing or from one of our spacious and comfortable Deckboats with the capability to fulfill all of your watersports needs! All of our boats come standard with new fuel-efficient Yamaha outboard engines, a Bimini top to keep you protected from the strong Florida sun, Navigational aids and Chart Plotters, a VHF radio, and full Coast Guard Approved Safety Equipment! Tierra Verde Boat Rentals has been family owned and operated since 1994. We offer the newest and best maintained fleet, the largest boating area with the top barrier islands right in our backyard, as well as a knowledgeable and friendly staff that is happy educate you and make your rental process a breeze! Come explore with Tierra Verde Boat Rentals today!
Reviewed By Erin B
From the initial call to reserve a boat to meeting the team back on the dock after a day of adventure, the experience with Tierra Verde Boat Rental was fantastic. Everyone was professional, helpful, and positive. The cost was reasonable and there were no unexpected, additional fees or charges. The boat was clean. Truly we had a fabulous day exploring.
4. Treasure Island Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Jill H - Omaha
I took my family here to celebrate my 60th birthday. This was my favorite day! I loved watching my grandchildren see the beach for the first time! This beach is very clean!
We rented chairs and umbrellas from a very nice college age man.
There are many good and drink options all within a short walk.
They have free clean bathrooms.
They also have a giant water slide for a small fee.
5. Saint Pete Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Gorgeous, laid-back St. Pete Beach was voted TripAdvisor's No. 1 Beach in the U.S. and No. 5 in the world in 2012, based on millions of reviews from travelers around the world. When you visit this magical expanse of sand, you'll understand why.
Reviewed By TD S
Wonder what I would do if I lived here? It’s breathtaking! I’m hoping to return. Parking is a premium near St Pete’s Beach. We found a neighborhood seafood restaurant Ricks Reef to grab a bite. Just go right in find a seat type of place and the waiteress Will come over and take your order! There’s plenty of outdoor seating too.
Thanks for the amazing sunshine! I’m coming back every year!
6. freeFall Theatre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 389 reviews
freeFall Theatre is Tampa Bay's most exciting professional theatre! The mission of freeFall Theatre is to pursue art’s greater purposes and the transformative power of theatre – as a builder of community, a source of upliftment, and a builder of cultural legacy. We will present a varied range of classical and new works that are bold, daring, and diverse. Our work will strive to be accessible, and we will present it in ways that invite, entertain, and challenge our audience. We are committed to improving the lives of the citizens of Tampa Bay through our efforts to provide broad access to theatre that represents a high level of artistic achievement, and through educational programs that increase the community’s understanding and enjoyment of live theatre.
Reviewed By vhughes6839 - St. Petersburg, Florida
This theatre is very small but not cramped, just intimate. We love the talent that is here and the performances never disappoint. They do serve drinks outside just before you enter the theatre and snaks, there are also restrooms that are clean for use. If you are late you will have to wait to enter as they will not let you disturb the scene that is being performed which is a good thing, nothing worse than trying to see the performance to have people parading in front of you making you miss it.
7. Sea N Things, LLC
Overall Ratings
5 based on 55 reviews
Ahoy! This is Capt. Greg with Sea-N-Things Boat Trips. I will give you, your family and friends the thrill you all are looking for. We will cruise the waters of the St. Petersburg Beach areas looking for dolphin, manatees, birds, local landmarks and anything else we can find. Each trip delivers its own unique experience. The average trip is 2 hours long for up to 6 people per trip. Please check out the website for great pictures and more ideas of what to expect.
Reviewed By San W - Andover, New Jersey
What a great experience from booking to landing! Captain Greg is all about getting you out on the water and working with you to ensure that you have a great time! Knowledgeable, personable, responsive, and full of energy, he makes the trip fun, educational, and did I say fun?- well it is worth repeating. He took us to the sites we wanted to see and more. Seeing dolphins up-close-and-personal and stopping and getting out to search for wildlife on the sandbar was a blast. This trip was a great way to give our team a chance to have fun in the sun.
8. Pass-a-Grille
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Historic beach area with restaurants, shopping, fishing, bike rentals, boat tours and cozy inns and motels.
Reviewed By Beachgirl_08Pa - Florida
We have visited Pass A Grille a number of times in the past year. It’s a cute little town with restaurants, shops, bars, and nice homes. Parking is hard to find unless you are willing to pay $2.25 per hour. We refuse to pay that much to park so we drive around and search out places to park for free. It’s a nice place to take a little walk but it’s not one of my favorite beaches as it’s pretty narrow and can get crowded. If you are like me and like to have a lot of space between you and other beach goers, I would recommend St Pete Beach or Treasure Island.
9. Island Kayak Tours, LLC
Overall Ratings
5 based on 36 reviews
Come explore Shell Key Preserve with us. We offer three guided kayak adventures, each for just $25 per person. Choose the Sunset tour for the perfect ending to a Florida day, the Back Country Nature tour for views of the mangrove keys you can't get from any motorized vessel, or choose the 50/50 tour for guaranteed time on the island of Shell Key to swim, shell hunt, or relax. Visit our website for more information, or call or text to schedule your tour.
Reviewed By JeanH2022 - Chicago, IL
We had a wonderful time on our tour!!
Pros:
-Scott was a super knowledgeable guide
-beautiful scenery!! Mangrove tunnels, wildlife and seashell island were beautiful!
-our 5 year old did a tandem kayak with my husband and loved it! Scott was so kind and patient with the kids.
-price is super reasonable.
Cons:
-none. It was really fabulous!!
10. Swim with the Fishes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 272 reviews
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to "Swim with the Fishes." Swim with over 30 species of fish in a 33,500-gallon aquarium tank located in RumFish Grill in front of Guy Harvey Outpost, a TradeWinds Beach Resort. Experience what it's like to swim with grouper, green moray eel, tarpon, snook and many other Florida indigenous species!
Reviewed By RRZF - Bethesda, MD
We had a great experience swimming with the fish today. They limit the number of participants on the tour and only 4 people swim at a time. The pre-swim tour is great and swimming in the tank is awesome. If you’re very still, the fish come right up near you. A great family experience that is very reasonably priced.
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