What to do and see in St. Petersburg, Florida (FL): The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

April 21, 2022 Mollie Coke

The sun almost always shines on St. Petersburg, the "Sunshine City" that enjoys an average of 361 days of clear skies per year. Combine that with 244 miles of glimmering coastline along Tampa Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, Boca Ciega Bay and the intra coastal waterways and you have one hot beach destination. Catch the sun, surf and sand at Ft. De Soto Park, or take a hike up the 37-mile Pinellas Trail. Enjoy a Devil Rays game during baseball season or escape to the shady oasis of the Sunken Gardens.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg

1. Tour St Pete BTI LLC

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Tour St Pete BTI LLC

Tour St Pete offers entertaining & unusual walking tours of St Petersburg. We blend history, local legends, art and more to make the type of tour you could only get in Florida! Tours are guided by local resident who's lived in Florida for over 40 years and collected a lot of odd ball trivia and interesting "only in Florida" type stories to share. Locals and visitors alike will enjoy the tour!

2. Speed Boat Adventures

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Speed Boat Adventures

Experience the adventure of a lifetime on our Speed Boat Tour! On this guided and narrated tour with a twist, you are the captain of your own speedboat. Follow our trained and knowledgeable guides to experience the best of both worlds - the THRILL of driving your own speedboat, and the safety of having a skilled guide introduce you to the beauty of the Florida coast. Located in serene Tampa Bay, this 1 hour tour will take you by beautiful National Wildlife Refuges and pass by the historic Fort De Soto Park. You may see pods of bottle nose dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, sting rays, and numerous varieties of local birds. No boating experience necessary! Book a tour today to guarantee an unforgettable experience for the whole family!

3. Eat St Pete Food Tours

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Eat St Pete Food Tours

Come explore some of our favorite locally owned and operated restaurants and specialty stores through a 3 hour walking food tour adventures. Get off the beaten path and delve into delicious eateries while discovering the culture and history in the neighborhoods. Our food tours are limited to 12 guests allowing for a small and intimate experience. Each innovative walking food tour is guided by local experts that are passionate about food and where they live. Chose from the Edge District or Grand Central Food Tour. Visit our Web page for days and times our tours are offered.

4. Doo's Amazing Tours

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Doo's Amazing Tours

Doo's Amazing Tours is the only premier mobile tour company that offers a variety of amazing tours at low everyday prices from Segways, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Spring River and Preserve Bike Tours. We are a local tour company that is very knowledgeable about the local history and wildlife this beautiful city has to offer. So if you’re new to the area or have lived here for many years and you’re open to an amazing adventure or just want to meet a new friend give me a call sometime. We offer the best tours at the lowest prices.

2342 Emerson Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712-1670 +1 855-436-4527 [email protected] http://www.dmglass.com
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Duncan McClellan Gallery

Unique contemporary glass art gallery and working hot-shop (glass blowing facility). Featuring over 100 internationally acclaimed artists, we sponsor monthly rotating exhibits. Come for live glassblowing demonstrations and wonderful art! Facility is also a dramatic events venue and home to educational non-profit 501(c)3 DMG School Project.

Reviewed By stealthyrunner - Fort Myers, United States

Absolutely an excellent private gallery and working glass blowing studio. The are is amazing, and Duncan has done a terrific job of creating a dynamic glass blowing studio with instruction, a superb event venue and a first-class series of different types of art from world-class glass sculpture to modern and traditional art. I have gone back for a second visit and encourage you to visit it and enjoy yourself immersed in incredible art.

6. C Ponies Beach Horses

St. Petersburg, FL 34251-7510 +1 941-773-5196 [email protected] http://www.cponies.com/
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C Ponies Beach Horses

Come ride majestic gypsy horses on the beach or on the trails. Ride as dolphins swim by and even ride your horse while it swims. Most of our horses are rescues, so each ride helps rehabilitate another horse. We are also offering trail rides, just a short drive from Tampa.

Reviewed By 568maryannt

Great to be able to be really in deep water with These beautiful rescue horses , the tour guides where very knowledgeable and pleasant and fun , if your looking for something different than just horseback riding on the trails this is for you , we got to stand on the horse like a circus trick and ride in the waters with them , they are fascinating beautiful animals and these people are doing an outstanding job rescuing them and showing them a fun time and a exciting wonderful life . Thank you c ponies for making our anniversary extra special

7. Tampa Bay Yacht Charter

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Tampa Bay Yacht Charter

Charter a crewed 43-foot Viking Motor Yacht, Coast Guard Certified for 20 passengers, from St. Petersburg, Florida. The yacht has an air-conditioned salon, galley, dinette, and restroom. There is a covered aft deck with seating for 8, bow seating for 12 (may have up to 20 for a dockside ceremony or party), bridge seating for 3 plus Captain. Prices begin at $800 for a 2 hour charter and include a USCG Master Captain, First Mate, and Fuel. Half and Full Day Charters are also available. Relocation available throughout the Tampa Bay and Sarasota area. Insist on a USCG Certified Vessel if you have more than 6 passengers.

8. Island Jet Ski Adventures

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Island Jet Ski Adventures

Join us for a 2 hour guided Marine Life Safari Tour on your own jet ski! We will pass through the back country of Dolphin Bay and the surrounding barrier islands, stopping at a breathtaking sandbar. This tour is approximately 25 miles in distance. We will be in search of local marine life, such as dolphins, sea turtle, manatees and more. Don't be surprised when dolphins swim right up to your jet ski!!! We also offer the cheapest jet ski rentals in the area!!!

9. Outerlife Studios - Escape Room St. Pete

1942 2nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712-1347 +1 727-202-6031 [email protected] http://outerlifestudios.com/?ta
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Outerlife Studios - Escape Room St. Pete

Outerlife Studios Escape Rooms in St. Petersburg, FL (St. Pete) offers a fully immersive entertainment experience. Ideal for friends, families, corporate groups and sports teams, we are at the cutting edge of the escape room game industry. You've played the online version, here's the real life one! Can you use your problem solving skills and creativity to make it out of our rooms in 60 minutes? If you are looking for something to do in St. Pete, you found it! Try something different. Top Rated (recommended) Escape Room in St. Pete. Outerlife Studio has two top rated rooms as well as a meeting room/event space. DISARM - Your team has 60 minutes to locate and DISARM a bomb before it blows up! SCORCHED - Jon Doren, a serial arsonist, knows your in his abandoned childhood home searching for evidence to link him to numerous atrocities. You must escape before you too end up SCORCHED. If your asking yourself "What are some fun things to do in St. Pete this weekend?" look no further!

Reviewed By C4708KAsaraht - St. Petersburg, United States

It was my son's 13th birthday, he and 5 friends did Disarm by themselves, and could not have had more fun! (Finished with seconds left to spare) Brandon was their guide and he was amazing!!! It could've been quite a challenge to manage 6 teenagers, but he handled everything with such fun and enthusiasm, the kids are already asking when they can go back! Thank you for an excellent birthday adventure

10. Discover Florida Tours

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Discover Florida Tours

This National Register of Historic Places location features the best-preserved American Indian mound in Tampa Bay, and is the recognized landing site of the 1528 Narvaez Expedition. On this 75-minutes guided tour visitors learn about this ill-fated expedition, as well as about the lives of the Tocobaga Indians, and the hidden history of the Jungle neighborhood. The site itself is on the shore of beautiful Boca Ciega Bay and features a subtropical seaside garden that is home to over 50 peacocks and a small archaeological museum. It's a truly unique experience. We invite you to attend one of our fun and educational guided tours. Tours are held Wednesday through Sunday at 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM. The cost is $10 for adults and $4 for children (2-12). Parking Entrance: 1700 Park St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33710

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