Location: St. Pete Beach
Top Things to do in St. Pete Beach
The 10 Best Things to do in St. Pete Beach, Florida (FL)
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. Pass-a-Grille Beach, Florida
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,626 reviews
Historic beach area with restaurants, shopping, fishing, bike rentals, boat tours and cozy inns and motels.
Reviewed By atljpb - Atlanta, United States
My wife and I went to St Pete Beach recently and visited friends in Pass-a-Grille (or PAG as they call it in Florida). It is a delightful area, highly walkable with lovely restaurants, beautiful homes and views and a laid back, comfortable lifestyle. Simply put..........we could live here......and might. Our friends recently bought a house here and love it. With most people working from home now, it makes sense to be in a relaxed place with natural beauty. PAG certainly qualifies. For great views while eating, the Paradise Grill there is phenomenal unless you are attacked by a hungry seagull (even that is not too bad here). Love to spend more time here and will do so soon. I would recommend it but if I do I am afraid you will like it too and may be competing with us on a home purchase (LOL).
2. Gulf Beaches Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Y1750EKmiked - Mississauga, Canada
We have been members of this Museum for over 30 years. We renew our membership each year on our PAG vacation. The docents are knowledgeable. The photos are remarkable. Then exhibits are well worth experiencing.
3. Merry Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
Historic fishing pier with bait and tackle shop, fishing charters, island excursion charters and fresh seafood for sale. Bike and rod rentals.
Reviewed By terrygU3750EA
If you are looking for a place to fish, when visiting St. Pete Beach- Florida try Merry's Pier. I enjoyed fishing off the pier ( which is free if you have a license). If you don't, you can pay a $3 dollar fee and you can fish. A small bait and tackle shop is located on the premises. While visiting, in October 2019 we caught; Trigger Fish, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackeral, Catfish, Grunts, Spots, and Pin Fish. Watch out for the birds though. They are quite the beggars and will try to still your bait ( sometimes your catch), if you are not careful
4. St. Pete Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,190 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 cherishedceremonies - Tampa, United States
St Pete beach is a beach with a beauty all its own, the water, sand, sunsets, surroundings are all number 1! As a wedding planner, I recommend this beach to hold a beach wedding and is very popular for beach ceremonies, the best time being at sunset when the weather is cooler, the crowd has lessened, and you can take in the beautiful sunsets.
5. Upham Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By Cherylvandrie - Rochester Hills, United States
Great public beach access with ample parking out front and access to a great little snack shop and clean bathrooms within easy walking distance.
6. Key West Shrimp Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Fresh Seafood Market, Fresh grouper, Key west pink Shrimp, Jumbo shrimp, Crabs, Stone crab claws, Crab cakes, Fish Spread, Snapper, Hogfish. Fresh seafood direct from our boat. Family owned and operated.
Reviewed By mejulian - Toledo, United States
I have ordered seafood here online several times and have just placed another order. Have always received fresh, well wrapped seafood shipped to my home in Toledo, OH. I was able to visit the shop while in St. Pete Beach on vacation. Got a lot of helpful information from a friendly staff. They now have a new machine to wrap and seal the seafood, making it ship even better.
7. Corey Avenue Sunday Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
An open air fresh market in the heart of St. Pete Beach. that supports 50+ vendors selling a variety of locally produced products! Free parking - Live music
Reviewed By Terrib24 - Linton, United States
A very fun market with produce, wonderful homemade breads and handcrafted items. There's music to enjoy as you walk around. We always find great things here. Several unique stores on Corey to browse after your done at the market.
8. Horan Park
9. Mastry's Brewing Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By clt124 - Annapolis, United States
My husband and I took an anniversary trip to St. Pete. I had done research on different breweries in the area, and almost knocked Mastry's off the list because of some previous reviews. My advice is- GO THERE! It is a really interesting location, and the beertender Amie was GREAT. She was very knowledgeable about the beers and the area. They brew many different types of beer, and their pumpkin beer was one of the best I've ever had. My husband had an IPA that he really enjoyed. The atmosphere was really nice and it is well worth a trip!
10. Floating Water Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 82 reviews
The Floating Water Park is located in the Gulf, just off the shore behind TradeWinds Island Grand. Relax and float in Florida’s warm waters as you and your kids enjoy inflatable slides, floating trampolines, ocean loungers and island rafts. The Floating Water Park is 15,750 square feet and has certified lifeguards on duty. All guests are required to wear life jackets. Participants must be 46" tall; children 40"-45" tall must be accompanied by someone over 16 years old; all participants must weigh at least 30 pounds. Guests may reach the park by wading and/or swimming out to it or floating tubes can be used for assistance. For your safety, operation of the Water Park is subject to a variety of weather and water conditions including rain, lightning, wind, surf and tides. HOURS: March 15 - Sept. 2: open everyday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (last session at 3 p.m.). Sept. 6 - Jan. 6: open Fri/Sat/Sun, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (last session at 3 p.m.). Jan. 7 - March 15: closed for the season.
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